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1973: Two Local Car Thefts Attributed to Same Subject

A 1973 Ranchero stolen from an E. Fannin St. address in La Grange shortly before midnight Saturday was abandoned at Ellinger where it had run out of gas. Missing from Ellinger was a 1973 Monto Carlo containing several prized guns. Despite allpoints radio bulletins issued by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, the Monto Carlo had not been located by the following day. Sheriff’s officers said…

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Ron And Pam Knotts Help Host Langenberg Reunion

M Ron and Pam Knotts recently hosted a family reunion along with Pam’s brother and sister-in-law, Ray and Christy Langenberg, at the Shiloh Community Center near Hallettsville. This reunion was a great gathering of the Langenburg family and descendants of the Mache and Mathias Lorfing families.

Second Chance Donates to BRIDGE

Winchester 4-H Club Members Selling Poinsettias

W The Winchester 4-H club members are taking orders for the purchase of poinsettias for Christmas. You may order red, white, and pink at $12 each.

Bowling Results

Tuesday Night Mixed Week 3 – Sept. 19, 2023 Halpain Construction Red 8 Strike Force 8 Leward Anders & Sons, Inc.

Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series Presented by ARTS

Music has played an important role in the history and personality of Fayetteville, and the historic courthouse and town square have played supporting roles in providing a family-friendly venue for many community and music events over the years. Now there’s an effort to combine support for the two – live music and the Fayetteville courthouse square – in the inaugural Fayetteville Courthouse Music…

Bramblett Recognized by American Legion

The American Legion, Post No. 102 La Grange extended a ‘well done’ to James Bramblett for his service above and beyond the call of duty to the community.

Methodists Reunite for Fun at Fair

Some of the former members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship Group of the Travis StreetUnitedMethodistChurch (now the New Life Methodist Church of La Grange) got with each other recently for some fun and fellowship at the Fayette County Fair Parade. After the parade ended we all went to enjoy more fellowship and lunch at a local restaurant and then at the Fayette County Fair that evening. The…

Austin County Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Association Meeting Oct. 14

The governing board of Austin County Farmer’s Mutual Fire Insurance Association, Inc. pursuant to the bylaws, calls an annual meeting of the membership of the Association to be held Saturday, October 14, 2023 beginning at 8:00 A.M. at the home office of the association located at 16836 Fordtran Blvd., Industry, Tx. The membership meeting is called for the purpose of electing commissioners for the…

Fayetteville ISD Seeks Bids For Water Well Drilling & Installation

Fayetteville ISD is accepting bids for the drilling and installation of a water well for irrigation. The irrigation system requires 78 gallons per minute to operate. On-site evaluations for bids should be scheduled with the Superintendent by calling 979-3784242 or emailing jwharvey@fayettevilleisd.net. Bids must be submitted by October 3 by 4 pm. You may submit your bid by mail to Dr. Jeff Harvey…

Texas Comptroller Visits Quanta Services in 'Good Texas Tour’

On the southeast Texas stop of his Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar visited Quanta Services’ Lazy Q Ranch in La Grange, a leading specialized contract service provider that works to create a skilled workforce to support the state’s growing energy industry.

113-Year-Old Newspaper Edition Well Preserved

Woman to Woman Event Saturday

On Saturday, September 30, 2023 an event called “Woman to Woman: Shifting Our Crowns will be presented by BRIDGE (Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity and Growth thru Education). The event will be held at Randolph Recreation Center 653 E.

18-Wheeler Collides With Trailer

Bretz Named Leopardette Sweetheart

Homecoming Queen Nominees

La Grange Subvarsity Recaps

The Freshmen Leps football team took on Somerville’s JV team Thursday at home and won 43-6. It was a great team effort by the Leps to improve to 3-2 going into the bye week. Touchdowns were scored by Eli Gillium, Dillian Johnson, Dwodney Thompson and Luke Anderson along with 2-pt. conversions from Sterling Walla and Luke Anderson. The Leps now go into their bye week as they prepare for their…

Thrall Beats Flatonia 28-21 in District Opener

Three times Friday Flatonia rallied to tie their game against Thrall. But they weren’t able to put together a fourth rally as Thrall escaped with a 28-21 win over the Bulldogs.

107 & Counting! – County’s Oldest Celebrates Another Birthday

La Grange’s Mary Lee Mewis turned 107 Sunday. But Fayette County’s oldest living person didn’t have a party that day.

Students Give Reports as 4-H Week Nears

Fayette County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to sign a proclamation recognizing the week of Oct. 1-7 as National 4-H Week in Fayette County. The Court also heard an annual report from the Fayette County 4-H Council.