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Apply for Fair Queen by June 16

Attention young ladies entering grades 6-12 in a Fayette County school or home schooled in Fayette County for the 2023-24 school year, the Fayette County Fair Association is seeking ambitious, outgoing individuals who would like to vie for 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss to compete for academic scholarships, prizes and share memories of a lifetime. These young ladies will represent our…

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Nearly $1 Million Grant Going to Pay for Local Emergency Radios

Six local fire departments along with Fayette County EMS will get new radios thanks to a grant totalling nearly $950,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department led the effort to secure the grant funds.

Round Top Summer Antique Shows Wrap Up This Weekend

OP News The summer antique show is going on now through Sunday, June 11. Come to Round Top for great food, beverages, shopping, antiques, live music and more.

KJZT, Judge Proclaim Flag Day Here

National Flag Day honors the adoption of the stars and stripes as our national symbol by the Continental Congress 246 years ago on June 14, 1777. National Flag Day was the dream of Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old school teacher in Fredonia, Wis.

LG Student Deacon Wick Wins First ‘Play’s The Thing’ Award to Camp Shakespeare

Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighters Association Reports the following calls for May 28 through June 3. Accidents - 3 Medical - 7 Grass Fires - 4 Structure Fires - 2 Vehicle Fire - 1 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1 Smoke Report - 1.

Shelter Update

Here are the latest stats from the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter: As of June 2, total intake is 696: 365 dogs and 331 cats in need.

Fayette Community Foundation Administers $68,500 at Third Annual Scholarship Reception

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) proudly hosted its third annual scholarship reception on Sunday, May 21 at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. Celebrations!

City of LG Seeks Proposals for Depositry Bank

The City of La Grange is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions for a Depository Bank to provide banking services to the City. Additional information is available at City Hall located at 155 E. Colorado, or by calling the office at 979968-5805. All bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “BANK SERVICES BID - ATTN: FINANCE DIRECTOR”, and delivered to the main lobby…

Fort the Record

A free sewing workshop class will be held on June 17 for ages 10 to 18 with instructor Cathy Gau. Class size is limited to ten. Students will learn to make a pillow case that they will take home. The library will provide pillowcase kits and sewing machines. A parent or guardian must be present with kids age 10-12. Call or email the Round Top Family Library at (979) 249-2700 or email info…

Wendish Heritage Scholarship Taking Applications

W TWHS Scholarship The Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Program is now taking scholarship applications. The Texas Wendish Heritage Society (TWHS) appreciates support given to the scholarship program.

How About Fidelity Month?

To the Editor: I was recently reminded June has been declared “Pride Month.” An article I recently read by a Princeton Professor suggests a better idea. The Princeton Professor “under no authority but his own” would declare June “Fidelity Month” because he believes instead of dedicating the month of June to a specific interest group, why not dedicate it to a moral virtue such as fidelity.

Movie Choice Not Appropriate for All

To the Editor: Let me first express my gratitude for all this community does for young families. There are many free and fun events throughout the year that we enjoy! Now as a Christian parent, I’d be remiss if I didn’t voice my concern over the movies being shown on the square.

Listen, Build Perspective

To the Editor: Each time I read opinions, I’m struck by the absolutes - the “shoulds” and “should nots” with no wiggle room. But maybe if I stop advocating my position long enough to listen, and look for reputable resources other than the one or two that I routinely use, ones that present a different perspective than my own, I might build a bit of understanding and tolerance.

The Choices of Growing Older

The trials of getting old, in polite company it is referred to as ‘aging,’ are ignored by most of us, until we suddenly find ourselves there—in the throes of aching, stumbling, forgetting, breaking, with lots of time to talk about these ailments. If you are over 70, or perhaps its 75, you know if you join a group of like-aged folks, you will soon be discussing what doctor you saw yesterday, what…

Special Memorial Day Observed in Fayetteville, Flag Display Erected

News Memorial Day In honor of Memorial Day, the Shelby American Legion Post 602 presented the permanent installation of a plaque and six flags on the south corner of the square. The POW/ MIA flag was raised alongside five flags representing the five military branches.