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Caboose Gets New Lease on Life

Solid cypress boards and fresh yellow paint are giving a bright new face to a caboose at the La Grange MKT Depot Museum. “Thanks to a grant from Second Chance Emporium, we will be able to tell this caboose’s story for years to come,” said Gale Lincke, a longtime director of the nonprofit museum.

Sheriff’s Office to Hold Seized Gun Auction

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office needs to clear out all the forfeited firearms in their gun cabinet, and local gun dealers will have the chance to buy them at auction on Thursday, Sept. 28.

Time to Plant Trees Here, But Citrus is Tricky

Fall is the best time of year to plant trees and shrubs. Cooler weather places less stress on trees, allowing them to grow a deep root system during the winter.

Taekwondo Classes Offered at Round Top Family Library

OP News Junior Master Gardeners for fourth through sixth grades, art class for grades second through twelfth grades, jazz dance for grades kindergarten through sixth grades, chess club for ages 7 and up, and Taekwondo for ages 7 and up are all free classes offered during the week. Contact the library for more information and to register.