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Leopards boy’s basketball added another big win to their resume in head coach Trent Collier's first stint with a pounding of Taylor High School Dec. 20 by a final score of 86-47. The scoring was on full display and La Grange has seemed to find the flow of their offense pretty

The Flatonia High School girl’s basketball team is having a great year as they just defeated Ganado High School Dec. 20 by a final score of 50-32. They now have a dazzling overall record of 17-2 in head coach Bethany Mc- Leod's first year and they pos sess one of the best players in the state of Texas, sophomore guard Summer Sodek.

Weimar head softball coach Roger Maupin was recently awarded with the Texas Softball Coach of the Year honor from the NFHS after leading his team to a state championship win last May.

COLUMBUS – The Columbus High School girl’s basketball team fell to Second Baptist High School Dec. 18 at the Marley Giddens Center in Columbus by a final score of 61-31.

Gradney signs with University of Nebraska

Fayette County Attorney Peggy Supak announces her decision to not seek re-election. “This decision not to seek re-election was difficult and not taken lightly but is due to family and individual health issues along with the growing demands of the County Attorney’s Of- fice.

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COLUMBUS – Audrey Dyer, eighth grade science teacher at Columbus Jr. High, will celebrate the new year with some “winnings” from the Columbus Education Foundation (CEF). Her application for a CEF Classroom Grant awards her $750 to purchase items on her “classroom dream list.” Her listed items provide new equipment to help students better engage in the learning experience. She is always looking for creative ways to enhance learning for her 120 science students, ages 13-14 years.

COLUMBUS – When word got out that a young veteran was worried about Christmas for his kids, several groups mobilized to bring joy, even for a little while.

Weimar Down-home Christmas parade

CES PTO receives donation from ISB

Cattle on hand: 875 Packer Cows: Higher dressing cutter cows, .83-1.00; fatter util -

If you are looking for a stressfree tradition to add to your holiday celebrations this year, let me offer one suggestion. Make some hot chocolate, gather your favorite people, and enjoy a Christmas movie marathon. For those inclined to take my advice, here is a list of Christmas movies to view with your family.

The children were in the pew in front of me.

One thing I can say for sure for this year is when Santa asks me if I have been naughty or nice. I want to preface my answer with, "I did try!" Well, I thought about trying, which is what counts. At least "they" say it's the thought that counts. I can harken back to my youngster days when I was nice or Santa would take me away on Christmas Eve night, but that happened to my brother, so there is that.

Heaters can cause fires that can cause serious damage, injuries or death. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating equipment caused 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020.

La Grange Lions Foundation to install new covering at Kruschel Memorial Park to make playtime safer and cooler

The FBI is closely monitoring threats to public safety during the holiday season which may be amplified by the ongoing Israel-HAMAS conflict. As we are actively communicating and sharing information with our law enforcement partners, faith communities, and others, this Public Service Announcement is being released by the FBI and DHS to the American public to help protect our communities during religious observances and other holiday- related events.

A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise.

Court Filings Divorces Filed