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The Mythic Past and a Local Hero

To the Editor: I read the words of the author of “The Mythic Past” letter last week with some regret. Then what should appear on the facing page but the obituary of Otto Fuchs.

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Families

That Little Voice Families are confusing and mysterious, each member housing different memories, hidden secrets, unexplored desires, and shared experiences with conflicting reactions. I’m assuming this is typical of all households, since my family fits that description.

Round Top Town Hall Meeting Sept. 6 to Discuss Strategic Plan

OP News The Town of Round Top is developing a Strategic Plan for the Town. Voice your ideas at one of a series of Town Hall meetings.

Seniors Enjoy Movie in Flatonia

Senior Connections just could not get enough of going to the movies this month, so that is just what we have done. Members really enjoy going to The Lyric Theater in Flatonia for a matinee movie, then we found a place to have an affordable lunch with fellowship continuing over a meal.

Man Arrested For Burglary And Resisting Arrest With Help from Deputy, Residents

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 18, a call was received by dispatch in reference to a subject trespassing on a property near the Fayetteville area. The caller advised that the subject had been looking around their vehicle before going inside a building on the property and coming back out. A resident with a firearm confronted the subject and ordered…

Adopt Me

DOPTABLE This week marks 18 weeks that Buddy (left) has been sitting in his kennel here at the animal shelter. At 7 years old, this is no way to spend his golden years.

Right Over County Line, Camp Periwinkle Hosts 130 kids From Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center

The Periwinkle Foundation’s Camp Periwinkle hosted 130 campers at Camp For All in Burton, for a week-long, overnight camp for children ages 7-15 who are currently being treated or were previously treated for cancer at Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Center and their siblings. Since inception, Periwinkle’s signature program — Camp Periwinkle — has allowed over 5,000 campers to experience a…

St. Mary Church Bazaar Sunday

E The 73rd Annual St. Mary’s Bazaar will be on Sunday, Aug.

Kubala Receives Ginger Stanzel Bosl Scholarship

The Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship has announced its inaugural recipient. Grant Kubala, a graduate of Schulenburg High School, has been honored with the Ginger Stanzel Bosl Memorial Scholarship this year.

Locals Shocked as Wet Stuff Falls from Sky

The storm cell that passed across La Grange Tuesday caused a power outage across the north part of town. Assistant City Manager Frank Menefee said a large tree limb fell on a three-phase primary line near Taqueria Rio Verde along US 77, which tripped an electrical breaker. Power surged, causing lights to flicker across town. The tripped breaker cut off power to approximately 300-400 electric…

Buzzard Sparks Fire in Wild Week at Flatonia

The volunteers with Flatonia Fire and Rescue could barely catch a break Monday. The action started with a rollover accident on Interstate 10 just before 11 a.m.

New Teacher Feature: Lora Cherry of LHS

Lora Cherry joins La Grange I.S.D. this year as a high school chemistry teacher.

‘Beyond Beer: Beverages of the Bluff’ Program Saturday

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will host a special program, “Beyond Beer: Beverages of the Bluff,” on Saturday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will learn about and sample a variety of non-alcoholic beverages that were popular among German-Texan families in the late 19th century, particularly at community gatherings on the Bluff. The program will also serve as a…

Fayette Co. Fair Kick-Off Weekend

The real Fayette County Fair begins Thursday Aug. 31, but there are several events on the grounds in La Grange this weekend as part of what is being billed as Fair Kick-off Weekend – and there’s no admission. The BBQ cook off is being held this weekend, with awards about 5 p.m. Saturday followed by a free concert by David Lewis. The commercial heifer show begins at 1 p.m. Saturday and a goat…

Fort the Record

Round Top Family Library is hosting teen art class for grades 8th-12th on Mondays from 4 until 5:15 p.m. Contact the library for details.

Tourney Wins Abound; RT-C Shines in Schulenburg

The La Grange volleyball team went 3-5 at the Bastrop Tournament last week as the Lady Leps moved their overall record to 7-11. The Lady Leps beat Iowa Colony, Austin Travis and Austin Eastside, sandwiched around losses to Bellville, Killeen Chaparral, Del Valle, Manor and Lockhart.