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La Grange Subvarsity Football

The JV Leopards improved their district record to 2-0 last night with a 38-0 win over the Caldwell Hornets. Touchdowns were scored by Caleb Hensley on a pass from Quade Brothers, Holdyn Cooper on a pass from Quade Brothers, Ryder Price on a pass from Quade Brothers, A rushing touchdown by Ramon Ortiz and 2 rushing touchdowns by Quade Brothers Defense played well in the shut out, and there was an…

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Schulenburg Wins Battle of Fayette County

Football fans in Southern Fayette County filled the stands in Flatonia for a crosscounty rivalry game between the Schulenburg Shorthorns and the Bulldogs. Schulenburg prevailed 2843 in a game that was much closer than the score indicates.

LHS Band Marching on to Area

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.

Commissioners Vote To Keep the Burn Ban

Fayette County Commissioners Court voted to extend the burn ban at their meeting last Thursday, Oct. 12.

Construction Around the Courthouse

For the Record

Arts for Rural Texas is offering a free music series during the month of October. The Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series is held from 6-8 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn. Scheduled artists include: Oct. 17, Tim Burge; Oct. 24, Brennan Nase and Steffany Johnston; Oct. 31, Chad Richard. For more information, call (979) 378-2113.

Feed the Need Collecting Gobble Kits to Distribute at Thanksgiving

Fall is in the air, and for Feed the Need Missions that means Gobble Kits. Every year Feed the Need organizes and distributes Thanksgiving meals right here in La Grange, in addition to continuing to serve the physical and spiritual needs of our community every Monday night on the square with our hamburger/ hot dog meal. Gobble kits include everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for a…

‘Taylor’-Made Success Story

In this monthly series, local realtor Andrea Schutter Riebeling does a Q & A with local business leaders about what inspires them. This month’s interview is with La Grange native Taylor (Toddy) Bigon.

How to View Saturday’s Eclipse Here

An annular solar eclipse will pass over the area on Saturday, Oct. 14.

Escaped Convict Turns Over a New Leaf

T EXAS History After Joe Horner’s battle with the buffalo soldiers on Oct. 11, 1874, the wild young outlaw seemed headed for an early grave.

Dad, the Turning Row Terror

I titled the following story: “Dad, The Turning Row Terror.” This is not out of disrespect for my Dad. We were brought up to always be respectful to our elders and to our mother and father. This was just a seven year old boy’s opinion and after 73 years, I feel it’s OK to relive it.

Texas Employment at Historic High, But Jobless Rate Is Up

C By GARY BORDERS For the 30th consecutive month Texas showed job growth, reaching just under 14 million jobs and outpacing the nation in its annual rate of employment growth, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. “Our world-class Texas workforce has grown by more than 400,000 jobs over the last year, thanks largely to the energizing job creation by our private-sector employers,” said…

Gardening Patience Rewarded With Roselle

Gardening often involves a lot of patience, as I learned recently with my roselle plants. Roselle ( Hibiscus sabdariffa), as its scientific name implies, is a member of the hibiscus family, and as such are distantly related to okra and cotton.

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…

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.