9/11 remembered

At the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club, member Joshua Villanueva shows the creation he made in remembrance The annual observance, also known as Patriot Day and National Day of Service & Remembrance, occurs on Sept. 11 in memory of the victims killed in the terrorist attacks in 2001.

Prepaid college tuition plan enrollment under way

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds families that it’s not too late to save on enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan.The $25 application fee to enroll is waived for September and October enrollments. Enrollment runs through Feb. 28, 2026.

4-H Fun Night set Sept. 18

Fayette County 4-H will present 4-H Fun Night on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange from 4 to 6 p.m.

Turtle Wing to begin 15th year

“As Turtle Wing Foundation begins the milestone 15th year, we want to share an update on our work and progress,” Destiny Siptak, Turtle Wing executive director, said.

4-H Fun Night set Sept. 18

Fayette County 4-H will present 4-H Fun Night on Thursday, Sept. 18 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange from 4 to 6 p.m.

Blinn board OKs FAST for HS students

For the second consecutive year, the Blinn College District Board of Trustees has opted into the FAST (Financial Aid for Swift Transfer) program, providing free or reduced-cost dual credit courses to high school students.

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Free College Application Week slated Oct. 13-19

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) announce Free College Application Week, Oct. 13-19.In its first year, Free College Application Week will be Oct. 13-19 in 2025 and every year afterward, it will be held the second full week of October (Monday-Sunday).

St. Rose News

CAFETERIA MENU•Thursday, Sept. 11 – Hamburgers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ranch beans, fruit, milk.•Friday, Sept. 12 – Peanut butter/jelly or grilled cheese sandwiches, carrot sticks, chips, fruit, milk.•Monday, Sept. 15 – Corn dogs, pork and beans, fruit, milk.•Tuesday, Sept.

Shorthorn News

CAFETERIA MENU Breakfast•Thursday, Sept. 11 – Assorted muffins, dry cereal, strawberries/ blueberries, juice.•Friday, Sept. 12 – Bagel with cream cheese, dry cereal, apple slices, juice.•Monday, Sept. 15 – Yogurt, dry cereal, granola bar, tropical fruit cup, juice.•Tuesday, Sept.