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County’s Sales Tax Up By More Than $220,000

Sales tax money alone isn’t going to solve Fayette County’s budget shortfall, but at least it’s going to help. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar sent the county more than a quarter million dollars last week as its August share of sales taxes collected here.

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New Teacher Feature: Fayetteville’s Robin Wright

This is the second installment of feature stories on new teachers around Fayette County: The teachers at Fayetteville I.S.D. hardly ever leave, so when a job opened up at the elementary school back in March, Robin Wright applied right away.

Blessing of the Backpacks

Chief Urges Caution as Drought So Intense Fire Could Spark Anywhere

Strong wind and high temperature make a perfect recipe for grass fires. La Grange Fire Chief Frank Menefee asks everyone to exercise extreme caution as these conditions prevail.

For the Record

The August meeting of the Parkinson’s support group will be held Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Randolph Recreation Center 653 E. Pearl in La Grange. Meetings begin promptly at 10 a.m. and end at 11 a.m. Everyone is welcome, but we especially encourage those individuals who have been diagnosed, along with their caregivers to attend. For further information, call (832) 561-1447.

Local Sales Tax Revenues

First Eight Months of Year (Jan.-August) Fayette County Cities Pct. Change Tax Rate 2023 2022 2021 2020 2022 to ’23 La Grange 1.50% 1,827,921 1,671,560 1,480,420 1,334,750 Up 9.3% Schulenburg 1.50% 1,011,200 840,175 633,256 602,133 Up 20.3% Flatonia 1.50% 311,099 287,288 266,789 241,144 Up 8.2% Round Top 1.50% 310,977 261,493 225,734 143,406 Up 18.9% Fayetteville 1.25% 162,002 82,602 78,550 66…

One of my Favorite Uncle Jerry Stories

This is one of the many stories conveyed to me by my favorite uncle, Jerry Kana. He was very comical and always told me jokes and funny stories. Whether the following story carries any truth to it, I cannot verify, but I feel it is worth repeating.

Zapata Fought for the Forgotten Peasants of Mexico

To keep Emiliano Zapata and his peasant army out of Mexico City, troops loyal to a rival revolutionary occupied the capital on Aug. 13, 1914.

Child Care Centers Closing Across State

C An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported. A survey conducted by the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children of about 1,600 child care programs indicated 44% were likely to close their doors without additional funding.

HCOE Unsuccessful in Securing Hospital Funding Commitment

Hospital Center of Excellence (HCOE) has failed to obtain adequate funding commitments to save St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC). In June, HCOE signed a term sheet with SMMC that laid out specific terms that both SMMC and HCOE would meet, including bringing $8.5 million in private funding, to complete a change in management that HCOE believed would be necessary to change the trajectory of SMMC…

ARTS Announces Emerging Artists Competition Winners

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is delighted to announce the success of its annual Emerging Artists Competition and Exhibition, which happened on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the ARTS Ross Gallery in Fayetteville.

Taking A Break From Gardening to Talk About Propane Relief Valves

My wife recently acquired some seed potatoes, which are almost impossible to find this time of year. And I was going to write about my plans to attempt a fall crop. But something unusual happened this week that may be of interest to those of us who live in the country.

Fayette County Couple’s Land Management Efforts Applauded

Balloon Business Blowing Up For La Grange Mother of Six

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 Cassandra Butler of La Grange.

Opening Results Mixed for County Volleyball Teams

The Schulenburg volleyball team opened its season with a pair of losses against two very good teams Tuesday. The Lady Horns lost to St. Michael’s 25-18, 25-21, 25-16 and fell to Goliad in five sets, losing that fifth set 15-6.

First Look at New Era of Leps Comes Friday

The La Grange football will host a scrimmage against El Campo Friday as a new era for the team begins. For the first time since 2009, the Leps have a new head coach, Kyle Cooper.

Jobb’s Defensive Prowess Key to Lady Leps’ Success This Season

Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition and then watch their interviews on the FCR’s Facebook page. La Grange senior volleyball player Jena Jobb is going into her third season on the Lady Leps varsity team and certainly knows how to keep the ball off the floor.

La Grange Lady Leps Volleyball 2023 Varsity

Blinn College Offering Dental Hygienist Program

Blinn College invites students to explore rewarding career opportunities in dental hygiene. Two-year program prepares students for highdemand careers as dental hygienists The Blinn College District invites prospective students to explore the exciting career opportunities made possible through its highly regarded and nationally accredited Dental Hygiene Program.