2nd Chance schedule for July given

Second Chance Emporium in La Grange announces its schedule for July 1-15.The donations drop-off area will be closed as follows:•Monday through Thursday, July 1 through July 4.•Monday through Thursday, July 8 through July 11.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of June 21, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 794 for the year – 328 dogs and 466 cats in need.As of June 21, the shelter had 144 animals in its care – 61 dogs and 83 cats.

Regency donates to Food Pantry

Schulenburg Regency recently presented 105 pounds of food collected to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry, with Kirk Landman (left), administrator, representing Schulenburg Regency and Jack Niesner (right), vice president, representing the Food Pantry.

Parishioner builds cabinet for St. Mary’s choir

The choir at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill recently received a new custom-made cabinet for its music and other items thanks to the generosity of a church parishioner.

Church serving as county Red Cross shelter gets grant

A $23,500 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of La Grange will help Crosspoint Community Church, the only designated Red Cross shelter in Fayette County, add a generator to help ensure power remains available at the site during emergencies.

FCF accepting Community Impact Grant applications

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) is now accepting applications for the 2024 Community Impact Grant cycle with a deadline of Sunday, June 30.All registered nonprofits serving up to 80 miles outside of La Grange are encouraged to apply.

Adopt me!

Birdie is a German shepherd mix. She is 55 pounds and about 2 years old. She was brought to our shelter 16 weeks ago. Staff is baffled by her lengthy stay. She is people and dog friendly, although she likes human companionship best.

KCs donate $5,000 to St. Rose School

Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 recently made a $5,000 donation to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.Principal Rosanne Gallia (left) accepted the check on behalf of the school from Council 2902 grand knight Paul Zapalac (right).

Second Chance donates $20,000 to Parents As Teachers

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $20,000 to Parents As Teachers (PAT).

Animal Shelter statistics

The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter took in 133 cats/kittens during May.As of June 14, total intake stood at 772 for the year – 318 dogs and 454 cats in need.As of June 14, the shelter had 145 animals in its care – 62 dogs and 83 cats.