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Two Vehicles Burn After Wreck in Plum

The intersection of Hwy. 71 and Loop 220 in Plum was the scene of two crashes this week.

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Local Sales Tax Revenues

First Six Months of Year (Jan.-June) Fayette County Cities Pct. Change Tax Rate 2022 2021 2020 2019 2021 to ’22 La Grange 1.50% 1,387,493 1,246,241 1,098,679 963,946 Up 11.3% Schulenburg 1.50% 745,930 605,011 458,230 450,036 Up 23.3% Round Top 1.50% 248,461 205,927 175,816 105,286 Up 20.6% Flatonia 1.50% 226,920 205,833 197,579 175,660 Up 10.2% Fayetteville 1.50% 141,373 62,044 58,855 48,833…

Fayetteville Grabs State Baseball Silver

Abbott – again. For the second time in six years the only thing that stood between the Fayetteville Lions baseball team and another state title were those darn Abbott Panthers.

2023 Fayetteville Lions

Head Coach: Clint Jaeger Assistant Coaches: Marcus Sodek, Jake Diggs Tournament Appearances: 9 (1979, 85, 97*, 99, 2012*, 17, 18, 21*, 23) * indicated years state titles won Season Record: 20-7 Player Information Number/ Name Class Position 0 Mason Fenhaus Freshman 2B 1 Karson Corn Senior UT 2 Logan Fritsch Senior C 3 Lawson Fritsch Sophomore DH/3B 4 Reid Gross Junior OF/P 7 Jack Schley Freshman…

Open House Scheduled at Renovated Zilss Hall

News Zilss Hall has been undergoing some renovations to the kitchen this last month. The Winchester Area Civic Association would like to invite everyone to come to view the improvements on the evening of June 14 starting at 6:30 p.m.

City of Carmine to Offer Online Bill Payments

C The City of Carmine is now offering Online Bill Pay. This new customer portal allows customers to easily manage their utility account, monitor usage, view bill, receive text/email alerts, and enroll in auto pay.

Frederick William Grasmeyer: Fayette County’s First German Settler

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.

Remember When?

The La Grange Leopards pushed across two runs with two out in the final inning against the Brenham Cubs at Nelson Field in Austin to win the Class AAA state baseball championship, 3 to 1. The victory climaxed a 21-4 season for the base-running, slick-fielding charges of Coach Leonard May and his assistant Bill Ruskin. The big win brought La Grange High School its first state championship trophy…

Food Manager Certification Training Course Offered

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service to Offer Professional Food Manager Certification Training Course. Statistics indicate that foodborne illness continues to be a health issue in the United States.

CVC Employeed Donate to Animal Shelter

Ben Newton Named to Ole Miss Honor Roll

Benjamin Newton, of La Grange, was named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2023 Honor Roll lists. Newton, majoring in International Studies, was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.

Muldoon Fire Department Open House Set for June 17

News Everyone in the Muldoon area is invited to the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department Open House on Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Movie Nights Heat Up the LG Square

Juneteenth Committee Announces Change in Parade Route

The Juneteenth Committee wants everyone to be aware of changes in the parade route. The Juneteenth Parade begins at 10:30 a.m.

Fayetteville’s Road to the Title Game

Opponent Score W/L Schulenburg 4-13 L Shiner St. Paul 13-8 W Flatonia 1-16 L Somerville 13-0 W Somerville 25-4 W Snook 21-0 W Snook 15-0 W Burton 9-1 W Burton 2-10 L Mumford 3-6 L Mumford 3-5 L Iola 8-7 W Iola 3-4 L Round Top-Carmine 11-0 W Richards 14-1 W Richards 9-0 W Round Top-Carmine 11-0 W Burton 3-2 W

26-1A All-District Baseball Team

With the conclusion of the season, the 26-1A All-district baseball team can now be released. Here are the honorees: MVP: Travis Gully, Senior, Fayetteville Offensive MVP: Keagan Supak, Junior, Fayetteville Defensive MVP: Logan Fritsch, Senior, Fayetteville Pitcher of the Year: Reid Gross, Junior, Fayetteville Newcomer of the Year: Jack Schley, Freshman, Fayetteville FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Colton…

State Tournament Snapshots

More Flooded Homes Demolished on Country Club Dr.

Deputy Uses Fire Extinguishers To Save Man Swarmed by Bees

Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Gonzales saved the life of a man who was attacked by a swarm of bees in Plum on June 1. John Pechacek, a 72-yearold retiree, got out of Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin last Wednesday after spending almost a week in the hospital following the bee attack.