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Calvin Mersiovsky will continue in his La Grange ISD Place 6 school board position. Dr. Karen Roberts went unopposed for the LGISD Place 7 position on the school board.

Rube Waddell was perhaps baseball’s most interesting man. Considered by many to be the greatest pitcher who ever lived, he is better known for his eccentric exploits both on and off the field. He was literally one of the weirdest players in history, but baseball fans loved him.

“Stubby is gone”

Mothers, Love and Boo-boos

- AUTHOR UNKNOWN

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

Many Texas political races including two Colorado County races are going into overtime, or rather, they’re going into a primary runoff election on May 28.

ONTRERAS Although there are no hard numbers, experts say legal challenges are becoming more common in lower-ballot elections in Texas.

COLUMBUS – The Seniors Together group, both Columbus and Weimar, held a rummage sale for the community. Proceeds go to help fund the activities and other expenses associated with running senior group centers in Colorado County. Seniors Together meet in Columbus and Weimar and plans are in the works to add Eagle Lake to the list. For more information on meeting dates or sponsoring the groups, call 979-733-6610 or email threecrossesministries2014@ gmail.com.

COLUMBUS – A dedicated staff member of the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Shelley Janik, has accepted the position of office manager. Shelley works tirelessly every day for the chamber’s members. She is the cheerful voice you hear when you call and the cheerful face you see when you come to the office. She is always upbeat and seeks to meet the needs of chamber members, the community at large, the visitors and tourists.

COLUMBUS –The Columbus Chamber of Commerce has chosen Alejandra Diaz, CHS Class of 2026, as the new Junior Ambassador for 2024-2026. She is joining 2023-2025 Junior Ambassador Brooklyn Eden.

OAKRIDGE – It just keeps getting bigger and better as the Oakridge Volunteer Fire Department opens up its doors to its new fire station for the annual fundraiser on May 4 in Oakridge near Weimar. The chicken fried steak dinner were not the only highlight of the day. Instead of pie in the sky, it was pie in the face as the Oakridge VFD chief and president got a taste of whipped cream. The event was filled with laughter, games, and the thrill of winning, making it a day to remember.

SCHULENBURG – Schulenburg Police officers conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on May 4 at 8:16 p.m.

LHS advances five to State UIL Academic Meet

Sheridan Elementary School Students of the Month

LA GRANGE – The commissioner’s court accepted the grant budget for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department in a special meeting on May 2.

ROUND TOP – It’s the wedding reception of the year!

ELIS selects April Students of the Month

Schulenburg High School athletics brought the weights out to the football field April 30 at David Husmann Memorial Stadium as they had three metal stations set up for squatting and one orange padded seat for the bench press. The ones participating were a number of athletes, mostly football players, who cheered each other on as they lifted weights. There were also coaches on hand to help spot the athletes during their reps and provide extra support as well. One of the coaches on site was head football coach and athletic director Luke Hobbs.

Flatonia High School senior Kobe Burton not only made it to the state track meet at University of Texas, but excelled by earning a gold medal in the 2A boys shot put event last weekend.