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Raphael’s Refuge 25th Anniversary

Raphael’s Refuge, home of the Monument to the Innocents, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary. Pictured are two of the founding members, Mildred (Midge) Elam and Rex Moses. Midge, having recently stepped down from her position on the board, is still available to show visitors around the premises and share more about the ministry. Raphael’s Refuge is a place of healing, a place to honor babies who…

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Second Chance Donates to Senior Connections

CDA, BBRC Donate So Giddings State School Football Players Can Eat Meals At Away Games

At their Aug. 26, semiannual meeting, the Bluebonnet Regents Council (BBRC), National Society Daughters of the American Revolution approved the request by member, Sherry Hebert, to cover the cost of the meals for 15 athletes at the Giddings State School as they travel to football games. The BBRC made a gracious donation of $300 to the Giddings State School of the Texas Juvenile Justice System…

Schulenburg and RT-Carmine Volleyball Teams Keep Rolling

The Schulenburg volleyball team knocked off 5A Victoria West Friday 25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21. Landry Zapalac had 37 assists for the Lady Horns.

La Grange Begins District Play This Week at Smithville

After a bye last week, the La Grange football team begins district play this Friday at Smithville in a battle of 1-4 teams. Smithville won its season opener against Austin Travis, but has since been outscored 176 to 44 in four straight losses.

Flatonia Rallies to Knock Off Thorndale 35-28

The Flatonia football team rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat Thorndale 35-28 Friday. The win improves the Bulldogs’ district record to 1-1 and their overall record to 4-2.

RT-Carmine High School Class of 1950 Reunites

C The Round Top-Carmine Class of 1950 met Sept. 23 at JW’s Steakhouse in Carmine.

For the Record

La Grange city offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 9, for the Columbus Day holiday. Waste Management’s residential and commercial garbage service will be on their regular schedule for the week of the Columbus Day Holiday. Please put your garbage cart out on your regular pick-up day to be serviced.

Hillhouses Donate $30,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center

The Children’s Advocacy Center, serving Bastrop, Lee, and Fayette Counties, is honored to announce a significant $30,000 donation from community supporters Steve and Sumer Hillhouse. This generous contribution will be instrumental in the establishment of a fully equipped Children’s Advocacy Center satellite office in La Grange, designed to enhance support for victims and families in Fayette…

Artist Inspired by Fayette Co. Landscapes

Second Chance Donates to Queen of The Holy Rosary

Fayette 4-H Competes in Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Sept.16. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team was the Champion Junior Livestock Judging Team.

Texas Extension Education Week Proclaimed Here

1973: UT’s Winedale Collection Acquires Antique Bohemian Organ

Oct. 2, 1973 A hand crank organ, more than a century old, joined the collection of locally-used 19th century objects at the University of Texas outdoor museum at Winedale.

Guild Tours Quilt Museum

Deborah Bradley, above, the Director at the Texas Quilt Museum, hosted The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild at the Museum. Deborah’s enthusiasm and love for the exhibits and the building’s history were inspiring. From the current Exhibit “All Creatures Great and Small” to the quilts that were over 100 years old, the galleries were filled with beauty and fine art. Deborah’s vision of future events and…

Bluff Road Alternatives To Be Unveiled Thursday

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will unveil potential alternative routes for US 77 in Fayette County at an open house meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5.

One Dead After I-10 Collision

A crash involving two 18-wheelers claimed a life on Interstate 10 Friday morning, Sept. 19.

For the Record

Hermann Sons Life Rutersville will have their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m.The meal will be chili dogs and members are asked to bring a side or dessert.

County Gets Passing Grade on Audit; Road Complaints Arise

An independent auditor gave Fayette County a passing grade on it’s annual financial audit. Greg Trlicek of Stephenson, Legrand and Pfeil LLLC presented the County’s 2022 annual financial audit at the Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday, Sept.

Highway 159 to Close for Days at a Time Next Year

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) informed the Fayette County Commissioners Court about major road construction that will begin on SH 159 north of La Grange next year. The Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged a letter it received from TxDOT at their meeting last Thursday outlining the construction plans.