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Lyle Lovett and His Acoustic Group to Play in Fayette Co.

Following an extensive run of U.S. tour dates, four-time Grammy-winning singer, composer and actor Lyle Lovett confirms an additional run of shows with his Acoustic Group in early 2023. Kicking off on January 30 in Santa Fe, NM, the tour includes stops at the historic Gruene Hall in New Braunfels and The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston. In addition, Lyle Lovett and his Acoustic Group are coming to the iconic Concert Hall Stage at Round Top Festival Institute on Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30. General ticket sale for the Festival Hill Date begins Monday, December 12 at 10 a.m.
Santa Arrives in LG Via Train

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Fayetteville Celebrates A ‘Country Christmas’

Saturday afternoon rain showers didn’t dampen the holiday spirit in Fayetteville as folks packed the town square for their annual “Country Christmas” extravaganza. The event included a homes tour, lighted parade (shown left), a Christmas tree village and visits with Santa inside the old fire station.
Sibling School Records Highlight Big Meet for LG Swimming

Eleven swimmers from the La Grange High School swim team participated in the 4A TISCA North Texas Invite in Grapevine Texas on December 2 & 3. During this two day meet the LHS swimmers accomplished many goals. The LHS swim team had 9 swimmers in the A finlas and 9 swimmers in the B finals on Saturday. Twelve swimmers improved their times from Friday’s prelims to Saturday finals. A brother and sister duo smashed school records. LHS had nine top ten finishes in the meet. Six swimmers set personal best times at this meet. The LHS women came in fifth place overall out of 12 teams with only 6 swimmers participating in the meet The men swimmers came in ninth place overall out of 14 teams with only five LG swimmers participating in the meet.
Summer Sodek Has Emerged As a Freshman Phenom for Flatonia Hoops

Flatonia freshman basketball player Summer Sodek came into high school ball on a mission as she’s already been in double figures for scoring a handful of times to start the season, also leading her team to a tournament title in Fayetteville this past weekend.
Basketball Scoreboard

12/6/22 RTC girls 67, Buckholts 12 RTC 22 18 15 12 – 67 Buckholts 1 2 5 4 – 12 RTC scoring: Tess Eilers 21, Jill Eilers 16, Kennedy Flinn 13, Mallory Krause 7, Kim Rohde 6, Avery Nelius 2, Gretchen Sacks 2. Record: Cubettes are 2-2 overall and 1-0 in district.
Harris Chosen Lone Finalist for LG City Manager

The La Grange City Council selected David J. Harris as the sole finalist for the vacant city manager position at a special meeting Monday night, Dec.
Christmas Memories Sparkle and Shine

During this hectic holiday season, nine of your Fayette County neighbors paused to share some special Christmas moments. They answered questions about their favorite memories, best and worst childhood gifts and favorite Christmas melody.
Hydrogen Plant Idea Gets Chilly Reception at a Public Hearing

Monarch Energy didn’t exactly get a warm welcome at the La Grange School Board meeting Monday night, which included a public hearing over the company’s request for tax incentives. More than a dozen citizens spoke against the Californiabased company’s proposal to build a hydrogen fuel generation plant powered by renewable power.
Ellinger Hopes $1.4 Million Plan Fixes Water Woes

The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation (ESWSC) broke ground last Friday on a $1,428,000 ground storage tank and water treatment facility. “It’s going to help Ellinger grow,” said Ellinger Mayor Matt Mikulenka.
Schmeckenfest Draws Thousands to Downtown LG for Holiday Fest

The 15th annual Schmeckenfest was held in downtown La Grange Thursday (it’s always the first Thursday of December) and one of the biggest crowds in the history of the event showed up. The weather was clear with just a touch of chill, making for perfect conditions for the sampling of the 32 wassail booths spread out around the courthouse square.
Limbaugh Heading to Panhandle

Schulenburg I.S.D. Superintendent Duane Limbaugh announced at Monday’s school board meeting that he has been named the sole finalist for the superintendent job at White Deer I.S.D., which is located in the Texas Panhandle northeast of Amarillo.
Christmas Parades to Light Up Fayette County

The annual Schmeckenfest parade in La Grange (5:15 p.m. Thursday Dec. 1) will include lots of Christmas lights, but if you haven’t gotten your fill there’s weekend opportunities for two more lighted parades.
La Grange Fall Job Shadow Event A Big Success

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Local First Responders Remember One of Their Own

Fayette County First Responders gave a momentous farewell to Ledbetter Volunteer Firefighter Karl Goehring at his funeral on Tuesday, Nov. 29.
Schmeckenfest is Thursday in LG

La Grange’s biggest Christmas festival, Schmeckenfest, returns for the 16th year this Thursday, Dec. 1, from 5-8 p.m.
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – in Hostyn

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Downtown Bathrooms Built; Now Who Is Going to Unlock Them?

The new office space and public restrooms have been completed at Founders Park on the square in downtown La Grange, but officials have yet to work out the details on when the restrooms will be open. Fayette County owns the pocket park, which is located next to the County Clerk’s office at 252 West Colorado St.
Venegas, Ramirez Lead a Flatonia Football Team Hoping to Knock off the Defending State Champs

Flatonia football players Fidel Venegas and Reese Ramirez have been the anchors for a rolling Flatonia football team that’s made a nice run in the postseason as they prepare to face defending state champ Shiner this week in the third round.
Leps Fall to Schulenburg, Brenham

After starting the season with two straight wins, the La Grange boys basketball team found the going a little tougher this week as the Leps lost by 10 Monday at Schulenburg and then lost 56-39 at home Tuesday afternoon to Brenham.

Two Students Win Trip to D.C.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that Reagan Moreau, a sophomore from Fayetteville High School, and Rylynn Thumann, a sophomore from Weimar High School, will represent the cooperative in June on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C.

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Military Ball Being Planned for May 18

An Armed Forces Appreciation Dinner and Dance will be May 18, at 6 p.m. (Doors open 5 p.m.) at the American Legion Hall in Flatonia.

Lions Work On Butterfly Garden in LG

La Grange Noon Lions Club’s March Serve 12 project was the restoration of the Butterfly Garden located at the Fayette Public Library. .

Kubala Throws Out First Pitch

Emma Kubala threw out the first pitch at the Schulenburg softball game on Tuesday, March 19, as part of the school’s Turtle Wing Game. It was a strike. Turtle Wing’s mission is “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential,” and Turtle Wing Games are part of the foundation’s education and advocacy efforts. Turtle Wing partners with local high school…

St. Rose of Lima Track and Field Athletes

St. Rose of Lima students in grades 4-8 were able to compete in three recent track meets.

Lady Leps Roll On, LG Baseball Falls

The La Grange softball team improved its record to 3-0 in district and 11-10 overall with a 12-2 victory at Taylor Friday. La Grange’s Marissa Gonzales pitched a complete game two-hitter with five strikeouts.

Second Chance Donates to Faison Society

Schulenburg Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents during the week of March 3-9. Animal Complaint On March 6, Officer Juan Castilleja was dispatched to the 600 block of North in reference for loose sheep.

Blinn College Assisting Students, Families With New FAFSA Applications

The Blinn College-Schulenburg Campus is offering expert help to students and their families navigating the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process. FAFSA Night will be held Monday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Liberal Arts Building Room 127. A financial aid specialist will be available for consultations in completing the 202425 FAFSA forms. No appointments are…

Easter Egg Hunt Saturday in Carmine

News An Easter egg hunt will be held at the Carmine City Park on Saturday, March 30 beginning promptly at 10 a.m. when the Easter Bunny arrives.

WACA Spring Fling Saturday; Scholarship Offered

The 7th Annual Spring Fling sponsored by the Winchester Area Civic Association will be held March 30 beginning at 9 a.m. with a pancake and sausage breakfast.

New Power Plant Here To Employ Up To 100

The proposed City of Austin-Lower Colorado River Authority electric generating plant on Cedar Creek east of La Grange would employ approximately 500 people during construction and as many as 100 full-time employees when the facility reached full production. Following a study of 22 possible locations in central and southeast Texas, Austin city council members and LCRA directors unanimously…

4-H Places at Houston Livestock Judging Contest

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Houston Livestock Show Judging Contest on Monday, March 11. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team Maroon was the Reserve Champion Junior Team.

Petras Speaks to La Grange LEO Club on Banking

List of Graves in the Williams Creek Cemetery

ALBRECHT, AugustH. Charles F.

More Photos from Friday’s County Livestock Show

Fayette County 4-H Competes in HLSR Food Challenge

Several Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Food Challenge Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday, March 12. The Fayette County 4-H Senior Team consisting of Elena Supak, Tori Newton, and Eleanor Carey placed 4th in the Senior Main Dish Category.

Seniors Hear Benefits of Ambulance Membership

In a way of providing important information to our members and community at large, we sure enjoyed the presentation on Tuesday evening from Brian Slay, the representative from MASA, an ambulance coverage provider. He came and met with us at Robert’s in Flatonia at 6 p.m. and gave us a most informative presentation of the facts and figures on the benefits of joining the membership they offer…

Optimist Club Easter Carnival Coming to LG March 28-31

Merriam’s Midway Carnival is returning to Fayette County Fairgrounds for Easter Weekend, March 28 - 31, sponsored by The La Grange Optimist Club. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. All-you-can-ride armbands are $20.

Donation Made for Outdoor Interactive Exhibit Space

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