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Spooky Story Program Friday at Monument Hill

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill will host its 3rd annual spooky stories program on Friday, Oct. 27. Stories begin at 7 p.m.
Fayetteville Holds 46th Lickskillet Days Fest

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Halloween Fun Starts Early Here

Halloween is this Tuesday and is predicted to be one of the coldest ever locally with temperatures barely climbing out of the 40s.
Not Dead Yet: Options Emerge for a LG Hospital Reopening

St. Mark’s Medical Center may be closed, but that doesn’t necessarily mean La Grange’s hospital is going to stay that way.
House Fire Outside LG

A fire Wednesday night resulted in a mobile home fire at 5526 Wied Road, which will likely leave the structure as a total loss.
Fall Antiques Shows: Art, Home Decor & Beyond

Blue Hills at Round Top is buzzing.
Second Chance Passes $4 Million Mark

LG Thrift Store Passes Amazing Donation Total Amidst New Annual Record Brit Russell paid only a few bucks for the inline skates she found on a shelf at Second Chance Emporium in La Grange last week. But a few dollars here, a few more there and pretty soon you are talking about real money.
The Days Are Numbered for Ken’s Barbershop

A Feature by ELAINE THOMAS Another Longtime La Grange Small Business is Shutting Down Ken’s Barbershop on West Travis Street will close on Oct. 25 because of the shortage of professional barbers seeking full-time employment in rural Texas.
Wyatt Hassel Dies at 49

Wyatt Aaron Hassel, 49, passed away on October 13 while on a motorcycle trip in West Texas with some of his friends. Hassel is the son of Renee and Bill Hassel.
Community Theatre Tackles 23rd Full-Length Play: “Harvey”

Since 2016, Fayette County Community Theatre has been providing both a creative outlet and a source of entertainment for the public. Past performances like “A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Back to the 80’s, Drinking Habits, Peter Pan and Wendy, and The Great Gatsby” have established the nonprofit organization as an essential fixture in the community. This year, they are preparing to perform yet another entertaining production, their 23rd full-length play, “Harvey” by Mary Chase.
Lady Leps CC Advances to Regionals

La Grange High School competed in its district cross country meet last week, and with a third place team finish the Lady Leps are advancing to regionals. Individual medalists for the Lady Leps were: Eleanor Carey (4th), Faith Greenwood (8th).
Schulenburg Volleyball Team Downs Flatonia; Stays in 1st

The Schulenburg volleyball team defeated Flatonia Friday 25-10, 25-17, 25-12. The Lady Horns improved to 28-12 overall and 7-0 in district with the victory.
Leps Crush Caldwell For Third Win in a Row

football and some can’t. Nowhere was that gap wider than Friday in Caldwell as the Leps threw for a seasonbest 385 yards on their way to a 53-21 victory over the Hornets.
LHS Band Marching on to Area

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St. Mark’s Says Goodbye

There was orange juice, and champagne and fruit. There was also hugs and tears – and an uneasiness about the future.
Construction Around the Courthouse

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Home Run Derby Champs Crowned in Fayetteville as Part of Alumni Assoc. Fundraiser for Ballpark

The Fayetteville Baseball Alumni Association held their annual fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 7, at the SPJST Ball Park in Fayetteville. The event was well attended. The BBQ Cook Off, Home Run Derby and Corn Hole tournament were all a success. All of the proceeds from the event help to support the cost of the field. Last year turf was laid in the infield. This month a brand new safety net will be put up along the 3rd baseline. The safety net was funded with a generous donation from Second Chance. With the continued support from the community, the baseball field can continue to be better and better. Come check it out. Currently 8U and 9U games are being played at the field every weekend, and on Nov. 5, the season will end with a tournament. The Fayetteville Lions will take to the field in the spring and are looking for a return to the State Baseball Tournament at Dell Diamond. So, if you want to see one of the greatest baseball fields in the area stop on by, watch a game and grab a meal at the concession stand. Burgers, hot dogs, Frito pie and much more is served at every game.
RT-C Keeps Rolling, Sweeps Fayetteville

Round Top-Carmine’s sparkling volleyball season continued with a sweep at Fayetteville Tuesday. Looking every bit like the No.
Cooper Shines as a Senior Leader for Lady Leps

La Grange volleyball player Haylie Cooper’s efforts on the defensive end have put the Lady Leps in the running to make a late playoff push. In a five-set thriller against Smithville last Friday, Cooper recorded a whopping 33 digs to help lead her team to victory.
The Health Care Road Ahead

The Record spoke with Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever about how this week’s closure of St. Mark’s Medical Center could affect EMS services in Fayette County.

La Grange at District Track

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Schulenburg, Flatonia Golfers Shine at Their District Meet

The District 28-2A golf tournament was held last Thursday in Weimar. The Shorthorn boys won the district title, and several Fayette County individuals did well.

Oppermann Promoted With Minor League Team

In advance of the 2024 season, Richmond Flying Squirrels minor league baseball Managing General Partner Lou DiBella announced this week the promotion of three members of the organization’s current senior management team including La Grange native Anthony Oppermann. The team, which is a part of the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants major league baseball team.

Sisterly Pitcher/Catcher Combo Shines for Lady Leps Softball

The La Grange softball team has really turned things around this season after a 1-10 start. The Lady Leps have won 12 of their last 13 games, and a big key to that has been the play of sisters Marissa and Melissa Gonzales.

Athlete of the week

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Spring Clean Up Week April 15-19

The City of La Grange has designated April 15-19, as Spring Cleanup Week. The city will pick up one free load of brush during this week. One load of brush is defined as not more than one pickup truck load. If you have logs, please separate them from the branches. Also, please make sure there is no trash mixed in with the brush. The following schedule will be observed: April 15 & 16 - South Side…

Ellinger Chamber to Meet Tuesday

E The Chamber will have the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. in the dining hall.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of- March 24-30: Medical - 7 Structure Fire - 1 Vehicle Fires - 2 Smoke Report - 2 Fire Alarm - 1 Electrical -

Shelter Has 120 Animals In Their Care

In the first quarter, the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter has taken in 59 puppies and 50 kittens under the age of three months. As of March 29, total intake for the shelter is 350: 193 dogs and 157 cats in need.

RT Chamber to Host Social April 11

The monthly Chamber Social will be Thursday, April 11 from 5-7 p.m. The location has not yet been determined visit exploreroundtop.com for more details.

Author Barbara Ortwein to Present Her American Family Immigration Trilogy in Weimar and Bellville

Historical fiction writer Barbara Ortwein of Germany will be in Weimar on Friday, and she certainly has some stories to tell. Brought to you by the Friends of the Weimar Public Library, you will be glad you chose to attend this free program.

AMEN Serves Over 1,000 In March

AMEN continued to be busy in the month of March. 358 families were served for the month for a total of 1,073 individuals. A total of 173 volunteers for 608 hours served the pantry. A total of 3,445 pounds of food were donated.

Eclipse Will Happen Here Monday

A total solar eclipse will pass over the area on Monday, April 8. The auspicious event is expected to attract huge crowds along the path of totality where the Moon covers the Sun completely.

Lunch-N-Learn Series Continues April 9

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn educational program is a series of 9 informational meetings designed to provide gardening or general landscaping information for homeowners. Fayette County Master Gardeners plan and present a variety of programs from experts in the area and across the state. This series is designed with the homeowner in mind; bring your lunch and learn about a variety…

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