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More St. Rose End of Year Achievements

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Business Booming In Tiny Fayetteville

With 2023 half over, towns in Fayette County are raking in big increases in sales tax money for their city treasuries. Among them, though, Fayetteville is exploding.

Truck Burns on US 77 After Flat Tire

An 18-wheeler caught fire and burned on the north side of La Grange Monday, June 12. The incident happened on US 77 near the Fayette County Fairgrounds around 5:44 p.m.

Fronberg Finds His Place at Festival Hill

This is the second in our series of articles profiling the young musicians from around the world who are descending on Round Top for the annual Festival Hill summer institute and concert series. Bassoon player Hans Fronberg was preparing to attend the Festival Hill Summer Institute in 2020 when the COVID pandemic began.

TxDOT to Close US 77 For Five Days Next Week

The Texas Department of Transportation will be starting a project to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77, 0.4 miles south of La Grange, on Monday June 19, weather permitting. In order to replace an existing concrete box culvert under the highway, US 77 will be closed for approximately five days from June 19 to June 23.

Fayette County Commissioners Begin 2024 Budget Talks

Fayette County Commissioners held their first budget workshop of the year last Thursday, June 8. Court Administrator Cassie Austin provided a rough timeline of this year’s budget proceedings.

For the Record

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

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.

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.