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Sacred Heart Interscholastic Meet Competitors

The 6th graders from Sacred Heart placed 3rd overall among all the schools at the contest.

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St. Rose of Lima Students Travel to Blue Bell

Reminded of Stalin; U.S. Must Stand With NATO

To the editor: As a little boy, I was really happy when my dad returned from serving in the infantry during WWII. He brought home mental and physical scars, but never doubted the selfless service that he and others had performed in Europe to stop Fascism and champion democracy.

When Will You Ever Learn?

To the editor: Pete Seeger’s song “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” is a protest song against the madness of war. It reminds me of our political situation right now, in real time.

Neighbors

I remember a conversation I had with a friend who warned me about getting too close to neighbors because problems might arise, and the relationship could become awkward. I have found that advice to be avoided and ill-advised.

Senior Connections Looks Forward to A Busy May

Here at Senior Connections in Schulenburg we look forward to many things in the month of May. Heather Barthelme with Fayette County Community Theater will be stopping by for our Lunch and Learn on Monday, May 6, after a delicious meal of grilled chicken and scalloped potatoes from Koopmann Catering.

Seniors Tour Newman’s Castle in Bellville

Senior Connections April outing was much fun for all who attended. After loading up the Schuber bus driven by Vickie Woodward, members appreciated a beautiful drive through the countryside.

Celebrate Older Americans Month

Established in 1963, Older Americans Month (OAM) is celebrated every May. Led by a federal agency, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), OAM is a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities.

Ramp Rebuilt in Schulenburg

LG Chamber Donates to Leo Club

ArtWalk Will Have Fayetteville Hopping

F From the beginning of last summer until January of this year, ARTS puts out a call for artists throughout Texas to feature their works at ArtWalk. The culmination of talented artists that are qualified to answer that call will feature their works at this annual juried art show on the square this weekend.

Reverend Winkler Honored In Cistern

Rev. Eddie Winkler was honored with a farewell gathering at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish in Cistern on Sunday, April 21. He is being transferred to Hostyn and Plum Parishes on June 1. The social hour, which began at 5 p.m. was followed by a barbecue brisket and chicken meal.

Happy Music For Happy People Event Set May 19

Board members of The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located at 275 W. Fairgrounds Rd. in La Grange, within the Czech Village, are excited to invite members and the public to the Second Annual “Happy Music for Happy People” Open House and Event. Renovations and upgrades continue, making this a good time to check them out.

Adopt Me

DOPTABLE Jade and Duke came to our shelter together. They would do well in a home together, but they would blossom separately as well.

Two New Quilt Exhibits Open This Week in LG

Just like the upcoming Texas weather, things are heating up at the Texas Quilt Museum with the installation of two new exhibits. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners and Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Fibers III will be on display from May 2-August 31, 2024.

40-Acre Energy Storage Facility Planned in Warda

Fayette County Commissioners Court accepted a tax abatement application, along with a $1,000 application fee, from Staccato Storage LLC, at their meeting last Thursday, April 25. The company wants to build an 200-megawatt battery energy storage facility on approximately 40 acres of property west of Warda.

Five LHS Students Advance to State UIL Academic Meet

La Grange High School had quite a showing at Regional UIL academic meet last week in the Nacogdoches/ Carthage areas and are advancing several students to state. One Act Play competed at Carthage High School Friday, April 26, and the rest of the Academic team competed at SFASU in Nacogdoches on Saturday, April 27.

Sheriff’s Department Poised for Big Raises

Fayette County is set to receive more than a half million dollars through a new state grant program for rural law enforcement. The money will be used to increase salaries for the Sheriff’s Office, Constables and criminal prosecutors in the County Attorney’s office.

The Struggle to Find Childcare Intensifies

Usually these kind of lines are reserved for Black Friday sales. In a show of just how needed childcare in this area, folks started lining up more than three hours early Wednesday for the 4 p.m.

For the Record

The La Grange Noon Lions club meets on Thursdays from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club. Speakers for May are May 9, Jack Thompson, La Grange City Manager; May 16, Lindsey Kirschner, Hospice of Brazos Valley; May 23, Martin Horst, TxDOT area engineer; May 30, John Etue, La Grange Little League.

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