Bartley’s Snack Shop opened earlier this spring at 244 N. Washington St. (next to the Depot museum) and they have steadily added new items. They have classic and new candies and Blue Bell ice cream among other items. Above, recent La Grange High School graduate Nataley Polasek works the counter. Right is the exterior of the building.
The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange recently set up a new exhibit inside their museum to celebrate the United States’ 250th Anniversary (pictured above). The exhibit features three timelines covering important events from the past 250 years in America, Texas and the Czech Republic. TCHCC Historian Carolyn Heinsohn and TCHCC Geneologist Janice Hrncir compiled the information on this exhibit. TCHCC also upgraded signage and photographs in its permanent exhibits thanks to a generous grant from the Czech Embassy to the United States.
La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery (center) signed and read a proclamation at Monday’s City Council meeting designating June 19 as Juneteenth in the City of La Grange. Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when the enslaved people of Texas were first informed of their freedom. On hand for the signing were Christy Johnson (left) and Gloria Ellis (right) of the La Grange Juneteenth Committee.
