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Asa Hill Family: Son Adopted by Santa Anna

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

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Community Enjoys Open House in Winchester

The Open House at Zilss Hall was attended by a nice crowd to view the new kitchen recently installed in the community building. Thanks were given to Michele and Michael Weth who constructed the custom-made cabinets.

Holy Smokers Cook for St. James Preschool

Remember When?

The La Grange Leopards pSheriff T.J. Flournoy returned from Shiner late Friday with the 65-year-old reader-advisor in custody who had promised to cure an eastern Fayette County resident’s illness. The victim, who wished to remain anonymous, told Sheriff Flournoy that he and his wife had visited the healer on several occasions. On the most recent trip, she offered him pills that made him ‘crazy in…

Blood Drive Sunday in Carmine

C A blood drive will be held this Sunday, June 25 from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Ramp Volunteers Paint Ramp

Schneider Graduates From Texas A&M

Carl Schneider graduated from Texas A&M University, School of Architecture on May 13 with a Master of Land and Property Development. His parents are Jeff and Linette Schneider of Sugar Land and his grandparents are Carlo and Bonnie Triolo of La Grange and Shirley and the late Carrol Schneider of El Campo.

Schulenburg Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 21-27. Animal Complaint On May 22, Code enforcement animal control officer Gina Harden picked up five kittens in the 700 block of Baumgarten and took to the Gardenia E.

La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery

Judge Signs Flag Day Proclamation

KJZT St Anne’s Society No. 10 Commemorates Flag Day

LMS Sixth Six Weeks Honor Roll

Blaschke, Mylah Carey, Lillian Deters, Hadley Fryer, Addison Haverda, Gabriel Ibarra, Emiliano Johnson, Kennedy Kleiber, Malee Kocian, Grady Lancaster, Natalee Martinez, Cesar McKee, Harper Michalke, Paige Mihatsch, Rogan Muzny, Mattie Neumann, Kaylon Polk, Journi Robb, Kaydence Rusek, Lauren Smith, Ashtyn Smith, Rachel Sparks, Tyler Staal, Zoey Welker, Cy Wilson, Evynn Wolff, Luke

CattleWomen Announce Winners of Beef For Father’s Day Essay Competition

Each June, Texas Cattle-Women conducts a statewide beef promotion activity known as Beef for Father’s Day. Claiming Father’s Day as a great day to prepare beef, CattleWomen kick off summer as a tasty grilling season. What dad doesn’t like to BBQ?

Stanzel Family Foundation Announces 2023 Clark Scholarship Recipient

The Landa Family Education Foundation congratulates their first recipient of the Clark Scholarship from the Class of 2023, Emily Pesl of Schulenburg. The Landa Family Education Foundation is pleased to partner with the Stanzel Family Foundation in administering the Clark Scholarship.

Stop Flushing Baby Wipes, Sewer Manager Says

The City of La Grange asks residents to stop flushing baby wipes. These products cause thousands of dollars in sewer damages and maintenance costs, which in turn lead to higher rates for sewer customers.

Skid Steer Looses A Track and Catches Fire

A state contractor burning brush on SH 71 just east of La Grange accidentally set a skid-steer loader on fire on Wednesday, June 14. La Grange Volunteer Fire Department received the call around 7:12 p.m.

Juneteenth Celebrated Here

City Moves to Condemn Plastics Plant

The La Grange City Council voted unanimously Monday night to begin condemnation proceedings against the old La Grange Plastics property at 915 E. Colorado St.

More on Hospital Land Deal

The Lee County-based company that loaned St. Mark’s Medical Center $350,000 now appears to own the 38 acres of land that the hospital put up for collateral. The land is located just south of the hospital along US 77 on the north end of La Grange.

Fort the Record

Hospice Brazos Valley is having a monthly support group for caregivers of people who have terminal or chronic illnesses on the third Wednesday of each month from 10 to 11 a.m. This will be held at the HBV office located at 1048 North Jackson in La Grange. For information, call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556.