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FOR THE RECORD

Join for National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6-8 p.m.

The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department stayed busy with three fires last weekend. The first call went out around 2:19 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26, reporting a fire on US 77 just south of On Pointe Dance Studio. Fire Chief Darren Guentert said the first responding units found a pile of lumber on fire. Several other piles of lumber and structures were located nearby. The fire was quickly contained. The department responded with four quick response trucks, a tanker and command vehicle. They cleared the scene about an hour after arrival.

Key to the City Given to Oktoberfest Fanatics

Mayor Jan Dockery presented the key to the city a group of friends who regularly return to La Grange for the annual Oktoberfest, which was held Saturday in downtown La Grange. The buddies said they already have it on their calendar for next year. Pictured here are Patrick Jumper, Matt An, Mayor Dockery, Josh Orr, Chuck Grear, and Jeff Ketzle. Photo by Regina Keilers

City of LG Hires New Trash Service

The City of La Grange hired a new trash pickup service, BVR Waste and Recycling of Brenham. City Manager Jack Thompson said he and a committee of City staff reviewed three proposals from other companies providing solid waste, recycling and specialty collection services.

Sports

Schulenburg Replaces Ferguson as Head Football Coach/AD After Year-and-a-Half

Schulenburg football coach Clay Ferguson talks to his players after a game last season, Ferguson’s first during which the Shorthorns went 6-6. Friday the school announced that Ferguson was being relieved of his head coaching and athletic director duties. Photo by Andy Behlen

Thirty-five years ago Schulenburg won a state football title. Now the program is entering into it’s fifth different head coach in the last five-anda- half seasons.

Flatonia Falls to Ganado

Flatonia’s Bryson Morrill, shown here earlier in the season, led the Bulldogs in receiving yards Friday versus Ganado. Photo by Stephanie Steinhauser

The Flatonia football team ran into a tough Ganado squad Friday and lost 39-13 on the road. Adrian Anderson ran for 117 yards and one touchdown for the Bulldogs, and Boston Targac added 43 yards rushing and a touchdown.

Leps Ready for Homecoming/ District Opener

The suddenly surging La Grange football team will try to make it three-blowout victories in a row as they host winless Katy Harmony this Friday at 7 p.m. for homecoming. The game is also the district opener for both teams. The homecoming parade/pep rally will be this Wednesday. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. on Vail Street by the Elementary and proceed down Vail south, straight down to the football field where everyone can file into the stadium for the Community Pep Rally immediately following the parade.