“Seeing the community come together for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt was wonderful,” shared Sue Patterson, Founder and Chief Organizing Officer. “From the local businesses to the individual volunteers, this was a major collective effort by the Fayetteville community. It was a huge success with more than 200 in attendance.

Colorado Valley Communications (CVCTX) brought together students, industry professionals, and state leaders for two impactful days focused on the future of rural broadband on March 18-19. The back-to-back events — a hands-on Career Day for local students followed by a Texas Rural Broadband Association (TRBA) Field Day for legislative staff — highlighted both ends of the broadband story: inspiring the next generation workforce and demonstrating how policy translates into real-world connectivity.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102 gathered with the American Legion Post earlier this month to celebrate the 107th birthday of the American Legion H.J. Ehlers Unit 102. The American Legion and the American Legion Auxiliary is an active and vital part of La Grange, serving the veterans in our community. Throughout the history of La Grange, the community has united to form this vital organization.

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The Sacred Heart Altar Society members met on Monday March 2, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard financial reports. Members were asked to please bring outstanding dues up to date. Dues remain at $5 per year. Three cards of thanks were read to members in appreciation for remembrances received. Twenty ladies attended the meeting. The Spirituality Chair Marian Tajchman informed members that the Lenten Season is a time of Penance and Promise. During this month of March, we journey to the cross with our acts of penitence and reflect on our mortality (remember man thou art dust) and the shortness of life (and to dust thou shall return). Just like Our Lord’s earthly life, every moment of our lives is leading up to the last moment; we will either go to God in Heaven or suffer the fires of hell. Let us not tire of doing our good works and penance. May our Lenten observance be a joyful journey, not a forced march. In this month, we celebrate the Solemnity of St. Joseph (March 19) and the Solemnity of the Assumption (March 25). Church Preparation Co-Chair Earline Trlicek invited members to volunteer to assist with the many tasks involved in getting everything in place for the Holy Week and Easter celebrations. Judy Langhamer spoke briefly about ordering flowers for Easter. An announcement will be in the church bulletin regarding donating toward Easter flowers for the Altar. It was reported that Peggy Sulik, Elaine Bodine, and member volunteers continue to care for the vestments and altar cloths as needed.

The Winchester Area Volunteer Fire Department Annual Meeting was held Tuesday with Winchester area residents coming out to enjoy a fried fish dinner and hear the fire department news. All the first responders, past and present, were introduced with an explanation regarding their years in the fire department.

“Oh boy, did we hunt Easter Eggs up there,” longtime La Grange resident Verna Reichert recalled of childhood visits to the Bluff. Continuing this cherished tradition, Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host their annual Easter on the Bluff on Saturday, April 4 from 2-7 p.m. The familyfriendly event will feature children’s egg hunts on the grounds, living history demonstrations, and games. All are invited to take part in the long-standing tradition of celebrating Easter atop the Bluff overlooking La Grange.

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