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Patriotism Extends to Kids Cooking Class

In preparation for the 250th anniversary of America’s independence on Saturday, kids are learning to make various red, white and blue snacks and drinks at La Petite’s Kids ‘N The Kitchen cooking class. The kids made Patriotic Pizza; Firework Yogurt Bark; PB&J Bars; and Red, White and Blue Sprite- led by recent LHS graduate Elena Supak.

Everything’s Bigger This Fourth of July, Including the Fireworks

The Mr. B Fireworks stand on the Bluff south of La Grange opened Tuesday, June 30. Stand operator Blanca Villanueva is pictured above with some of the most spectacular fireworks bundles available for purchase. The America’s Finest package, in the center, features 108 shots for a price of $239. She called it “the most bang for your buck.” Photo by Andy Behlen

Blanca Villanueva of Mr. B Fireworks was setting up her stand next to the Los Pinos Import Shop on the Bluff Tuesday, June 30.

Car Hits Train In Winchester

One person suffered injuries in a crash involving a vehicle and a train in Winchester on Sunday, June 28. According to a report from Union Pacific Railroad, (UP) the crash happened around 8:30 p.m.

City Ponders Major Renovations to Trio of La Grange Facilities

The design firm Parkhill provided this rendering of what a new police station for the City of La Grange might look like.

La Grange City Council pondered some big renovations to City facilities at a special workshop meeting Monday night. The Council met with Chris Casey of the design firm Parkill, who presented various options for improvements at the La Grange Police Station, City Hall and the Randolph Recreation Center.

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Trussell Named All State

Flatonia junior pitcher Jaylee Trussell has been selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association All State Team. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser

After You Ready for Some Football (Predictions)?

The cover of this year’s ‘Texas Football’ magazine features Texas Tech, which hasn’t exactly had the best off season after their star quarterback transfer, Brendan Sorsby, was ruled ineligible because of college gambling revelations.

Baseball great Yogi Berra once said “it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future.” For better or worse, the folks at Dave Campbell’s Texas Football Magazine do their best to predict the finish of every district in the state in their annual magazine that comes out every summer. The folks at Texas Football see La Grange and Schulenburg making the playoffs, but Flatonia, Smithville and Giddings missing out.

La Grange Girls are Little League District Runner-Ups

The La Grange Little League 12-under girls softball all-star team were the district runner-ups, finishing their long run through the tournament with a loss to Washington County Monday in the district title game. Players were Eliana Armstead, Avery Blaschke, Abbigale Eichler, Grace Embesi, Adalyn Emmel, Hailey Faldyn, Audelia Gutierrez, McKynzie Payne, Harper Pittman, Kimberlynn Sheppard, MaKayden Smidovec and Devyn York. Manager was Joey Smidovec.

City of La Grange Approves New Lease Agreement for Gymnastics at Rec. Center

The La Grange City Council met in executive session Monday night, June 22, to discuss a lease agreement for a gymnastics program at the Randolph Recreation Center. Shay Iannelli currently operates the gymnastics program at the Rec Center on behalf of the City.

Local Fire Departments Receive Donation

Martin Luther Lutheran’s Rainforest Falls VBS Inspires Young Learners

Maddi Mach Earns Degree From University of Arkansas

The University of Arkansas honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena. Maddi Mach of La Grange graduated with a BSBME (Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering) from College of Engineering..

Songs on the Square Launches to Grow Music, Community in Fayetteville

Community members gathered Tuesday evening, June 16, to celebrate the launch of Songs on the Square, a new nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening rural communities through live music, support for singer-songwriters, and music education.

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After You Ready for Some Football (Predictions)?

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Patriotism Extends to Kids Cooking Class

Everything’s Bigger This Fourth of July, Including the Fireworks

Car Hits Train In Winchester

City Ponders Major Renovations to Trio of La Grange Facilities

Sports

Trussell Named All State

After You Ready for Some Football (Predictions)?

La Grange Girls are Little League District Runner-Ups

City of La Grange Approves New Lease Agreement for Gymnastics at Rec. Center

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Local Fire Departments Receive Donation

Martin Luther Lutheran’s Rainforest Falls VBS Inspires Young Learners

Maddi Mach Earns Degree From University of Arkansas

Songs on the Square Launches to Grow Music, Community in Fayetteville

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