🌱 How did Schulenburg fare in an early showdown with La Grange?

Cheers La Grange! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How did Schulenburg fare in an early showdown with La Grange?
• La Grange community mourns the passing of Steven Ray Schulze

Also on today's calendar: Susan Gibson at the Bugle Boy! and 1 more event.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 69 and low of 47 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 78, low: 56.
• Saturday: Some sun with a shower or two, with a high of 77 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Schulenburg boy's hoops starts season near .500 mark (bannerpresspaper.com) — Schulenburg High School’s boys basketball team has opened the season around .500, including a close loss to nearby La Grange among several tight early matchups. With a senior-heavy roster and longtime coach Rich Hoogendoorn, the Shorthorns are expected to be one of the stronger teams in the area as district play approaches.
   

• Steven Ray Schulze (lexingtonleader.com) — Longtime La Grange resident Steven Ray Schulze, 59, has passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family. A dedicated worker, volunteer firefighter, and proud cattleman, he built a life rooted in La Grange and nearby communities. Loved ones across La Grange, Houston, Winchester, and beyond are mourning his loss and honoring his generous spirit.
   

📸 Around La Grange

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🗓 Upcoming Events in La Grange

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Trail of Lights 2025
  Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites, 414 TX-92 Spur, La Grange
  5:30 pm

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Other local events

Friday December 12

• Susan Gibson at the Bugle Boy!
  Bugle Boy , 1051 N Jefferson St , La Grange
  8:00 pm

Saturday December 13

• Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King at the Bugle Boy!
  Bugle Boy , 1051 N Jefferson St , La Grange
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• A Girl & A Gun, La Grange T-time
  Fayette County Gun Club , 5338 US-77 , La Grange
  3:00 pm

📣 La Grange Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• NML Book Discussion
  Nesbitt Memorial Library , 529 Washington St , Columbus
  10:15 am
• Smithville Community Gardens Meeting
  Smithville Recreation Center , 106 Royston St , Smithville
  5:30 pm
• LHS Band Winter Concert
  La Grange High School , 820 S Vail St , La Grange
  6:00 pm
• Colorado County Beekeepers Association
  Colorado County AgriLife Extension Office , 316 Spring St , Columbus
  6:00 pm
• Geeks who Drink at Hound Song Brewing Co.
  Hound Song Brewing Co. , 535 Walnut St , Columbus
  6:00 pm
• LES/LMS Winter Concerts
  Performing Arts Center - La Grange ISD , 656 E Travis St , La Grange
  6:00 pm
• HS Band Holiday Concert - HS Gym
  Smithville ISD Smithville, TX 78957
  7:00 pm
• Open Mic Night
  Mutt’s Last Stand , 205 N 3rd St , Smithville
  7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Traffic Alert: Columbus, IH 10
  Tuesday December 9th, the contractor will close both the eastbound mainlanes (EBML) and westbound mainlanes (WBML) at Bernardo Road (FM 2761) to pour… (Nextdoor )

• Hallmark Cards, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Merchandiser (Part Time) - LaGrange, TX 78945 in La Grange. Apply here.
• Domino's Pizza, Inc. posted a job opening for Shift Manager(09347) - 2001 State Highway 71 West in La Grange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near La Grange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Weimar

• County approves temporary interlocal agreement with Weimar Police Department (coloradocountycitizen.com)
• Current with the Citizen – Dec. 10, 2025 (coloradocountycitizen.com)
• Three Wildcats make the All-District team (coloradocountycitizen.com)

Giddings

• Bluebonnet Trails Community Services announces transition of primary care services in La Grange, Giddings (coloradocountycitizen.com)
• Bernell Ruth Koslan (lexingtonleader.com)
• Mark Allen McDonald (lexingtonleader.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I could get canned for this!
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