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UT Tyler Researchers Coming Here to Study Crayfish

The University of Texas at Tyler received $180,371 from the state comptroller’s office to study Texas-based crayfish and help improve conservation efforts for the species. Dr. Ryan Shartau, UT Tyler assistant professor of biology, serves as principal investigator on the two-year research project.

Flatonia Keeps Rolling

Last Thursday, the Flatonia Bulldogs hosted Shiner and came away with a 4-2 victory. Titan Targac pitched a gem of a ballgame.

Community League Baseball

A meeting is scheduled for Sunday, April 14 at 1 p.m. at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange to discuss the upcoming 2024 community league baseball season. Please contact Roland Zoch at 979-966-9397 or Eldor Becker at 979-540-0329 with any questions or concerns.

Horns Stun Weimar 6-5

Bryce Stoever scored the wining run on the bottom of the 8th inning as the Schulenburg baseball team beat Weimar 6-5 Tuesday. Aaron Janecek had three hits for the Shorthorns, including a double and a triple.

Sisterly Pitcher/Catcher Combo Shines for Lady Leps Softball

The La Grange softball team has really turned things around this season after a 1-10 start. The Lady Leps have won 12 of their last 13 games, and a big key to that has been the play of sisters Marissa and Melissa Gonzales.

Oppermann Promoted With Minor League Team

In advance of the 2024 season, Richmond Flying Squirrels minor league baseball Managing General Partner Lou DiBella announced this week the promotion of three members of the organization’s current senior management team including La Grange native Anthony Oppermann. The team, which is a part of the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team.