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Houston Grand Opera Performs for Schools

Arts for Rural Texas is proud to announce the fall 2023 fine art assembly, the Houston Grand Opera To-Go performance of “Katie: Strongest of the Strong”. With an all-female cast, this 2020 HGO commission from composer Faye Chiao and librettist Anton Dudley is sure to inspire students and families of all ages.

Rosa Meinecke — Not Your Usual English Teacher!

This article appeared several years ago as part of “The Footprints of Fayette” series but with the presentation of the recent awards in Rosa Meinecke’s honor, we thought it was a good time to revisit her legacy:

La Grange Weather Report

Week ending September 22 Week’s high Sept. 18......................................................97 Degrees Week’s min.

Abbott Announces $1.1 Million For St. Mark’s Medical Center

Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $4.5 million grant opportunity awarded by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) for four eligible Texas hospitals that are deemed critical to serving the state’s rural population. The Texas Rural Emergency Hospitals Financial Stabilization Grant will provide qualifying hospitals up to $1.1 million each through a two-year grant to improve healthcare access in rural communities.

Holy Cross Hosting Trunk Puzzle Swap

W If you like to do jigsaw puzzles, you may want to attend the new Trunk Puzzle Swap that will be held on Sunday afternoon Oct. 8 at 4 p.m.

Calling All Polka Enthusiasts For Donor Appreciation Event

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) is hosting a “Donor Appreciation Event” on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and all polka enthusiasts are invited to join in with plenty of happy music and happy people.