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Texas Ramp Builds in La Grange

Local Animal Shelter Has 41 Cats Currently in Care

As of April 12, the total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 406: 220 dogs and 186 cats in need.

Silver Drivers Safe Texans Program Offered June 13

The Silver Drivers Safe Texans course is being offered through a collaboration between Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, City of La Grange, The Schulenburg Regency Villas, and the Fayette County Extension Office. Silver Drivers Safe Texans will be offered at two locations on Thursday, June 13.

How Did We Get Into this Mess?

Becky Snyder spoke to the LGISD school board at Monday night’s meeting about what she believes lead up to the situation that school districts are having to deal with in relation to library books. Here is her message: I’m sure by now, you might not look forward to the first part of these meetings. You have important things to take care of, yet the focus of every meeting is library books. I am…

The Rest of the Story

To the editor: In response to the letter “SBOE Cuts Public School Funding.” Let’s start with the title. Talk about grossly misleading.

Be an Educated Voter

To the editor: Everyday we hear about the fears associated with the election of an individual, which if elected, could end democracy. The greatest fear towards the end of democracy is in the voters who chose not to vote for the very best candidates.

Don’t Repeat Falsehoods

To the editor: Anything worth repeating or believing is worth verifying. This task isn’t too difficult and doesn’t require much time.

Mistakes Matter

To the editor: When time is short and tooth is long, things we’ve learned so dearly from our mistakes are a measure of wisdom ever lost to the practically perfect among us. How is it then that our politics favors the art of looking wise while never having to admit to a mistake? It seems not at all a fair fight that the tyrants of the world, who gained power by surviving a gauntlet of dire…

Fayetteville to Hold Special Election

F The City of Fayetteville is holding a special election to reauthorize the road tax. Road upkeep and repairs are funded by a quarter of one percent of the City sales tax.

Willie Nelson Mass Returns to Round Top Dance Hall

All are invited on Sunday, April 21, at 10:30 a.m. to the historic Round Top Dance Hall for “The Spirit of Willie Nelson,” a Tribute Mass celebrating Willie’s 91st birthday.

Voice Connection

As I walk the streets of San Miguel, I am amazed at how many people are talking on their phones. Since legs are the main transportation vehicle in town, streets are busy, not New York City busy, but always pedestrians strolling to or from somewhere.

Fayette 4-H Members Compete In Victoria at Spring Spectacular

Fayette County 4-H members participated in the District 11 4-H Spring Spectacular Contest on April 4 and 5 in Victoria. Events included Public Speaking, Educational Presentations, Quiz Bowl, Fashion Show, 4-H has Talent, and Consumer Decision Making.

Chamber Donates to Leo Club

The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce recently donated 10 percent of profits from their 2024 Cake Auction to the LEO club..

Food Bank Truck in Waldeck Saturday

E Central Texas Food Bank Truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church located at the junction of FM 1291 and FM 2145 on Saturday, April 20 from 10-11 a.m. Food distribution will be a walk up method.

Book Scrutiny Still an Issue for LGISD

Once again the La Grange School Board meeting began with commentary on the concern for book purchases, only this time the majority of the speakers were commenting on the need to allow the librarians to do their job and choose books that are appropriate for the age and reading level of the students.

Wheelchair Donation From an Old Friend

Many locals may remember Pastor Bill Hassel who served Saint Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange from 1985 to 1998. He endeared himself to many during this time, but then along with wife Renee moved on to serve First English Lutheran Church in Victoria. Pastor Bill was stricken with ALS a few years later and continues to fight the disease as well as serving others wherever and whenever he can. He…

TxDOT Releases New Highway 77 Route Recommendation

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) completed a feasibility study concerning truck traffic on US 77 through La Grange. The study recommends that TxDOT develop a relief route to carry truck traffic on US 77 through the Hostyn area, around the Bluff and away from the center of town.

At Least Four New Businesses Coming to Schulenburg

Commercial activity in Schulenburg picked up recently with four new businesses opening or soon to open. Workers have been busy renovating the old Diamond S Restaurant at 22 N.

LG’s Busiest Intersection to See Expansion in the Coming Weeks

Contractors with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently cut down the large tree in front of Fayette Savings Bank in La Grange, at the corner of Travis St. and Jefferson St.

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