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Eight Different Leps Score TDs as La Grange Bashes Manor New Tech 54-20

Eight different touchdowns were scored by eight different Leopards Thursday in what started as a 4A playoff game, but turned into a football program wide celebration for La Grange. In their most lopsided playoff victory since current NFL star J.K.
State-Bound!

The Fayetteville volleyball team qualified for it’s first-ever state volleyball tournament with a threeset victory over Round Top-Carmine Saturday in the regional finals in Brenham. For three consecutive seasons, the Fayetteville girls had been stopped one win short of going to state. Now the Lady Lions, who have a remarkable 44-2 overall record advance to play Sulphur Bluff (26-9) at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the state semifinals at the Culwell Center in Garland. The winner of that state semifinal advances to play the Veribest (34-5)/Blum(35-12) winner for the state title Thursday at 3 p.m. back in Garland. Lots more about the regional final in Sports, Section B, today.
Honoring Veterans, All Across Fayette County

In Praha: Sunday Nov. 7 was the 59th consecutive Praha Veterans’ Day ceremony.
$47,855 Grant Made to Schulenburg Fire Dept.

With the support of a $47,855 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Schulenburg, the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department will construct a new building to store and protect its firetrucks and other emergency equipment.
Fayetteville Jaeger-Bombs Richards

For three years the Fayetteville volleyball team has been knocking on the door of volleyball greatness. Now, they appeared poised to knock that door down.
Round Top-Carmine Sweeps Nordheim

It was a back and forth first set as Norheim kept things close until the Cubettes pulled away towards the end of the set with four straight points to take an 18-14 lead. Round top kept their cushion and ended the set with a kill from Salinas and a 25-17 win. The black and gold scored the first point of the second set and eventually took an 8-2 lead with more kills from Salinas. After a timeout from Nordheim, Round top stretched their lead even more, which included a tip ball from setter Mallory Krause en route to a dominating 25-8 set win. The Cubettes jumped out to
Schulenburg Wins Thriller Over Thorndale

The Schulenburg volleyball team won a thrilling regional quarterfinal match over Thorndale Monday in Smithville. The Lady Horns won the second and third sets 25-23, 25- 15 and then bounced back from 26-24 fourth set loss to win the fifth set 15-9.
Bleached $1 Bills Part of Counterfeit Operation Uncovered at Local Motel

La Grange Police arrested a San Marcos woman for forgery and drug charges after uncovering a counterfeit money printing operation at the Carter Motel. The arrest came on Tuesday, Nov.
New Book Celebrates 50-Year Journey That is Festival Hill

For the past two years Carl Cunningham, famed Houston performing arts critic and writer, has dedicated his time to writing the rich history of Festival Hill, from its humble beginnings to the international acclaim it enjoys today.
Walking the Earth With Eyes Turned Skyward

When Dick Peck talks about flying, he gets a little sentimental. “Flying is almost spiritual to “Flying is almost spiritual to some people.
Three County Volleyball Teams Advance to 3rd Round

Fayetteville The second round of the volleyball playoffs was a mixed bag for Fayette County teams. Two squads, La Grange and Flatonia, saw their seasons come to an end, while Fayetteville, Round Top-Carmine and Schulenburg march on to the regional quarterfinals.
Locals Shine at State Cross Country Meet

The state cross country meet was held last week at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, and several county athletes competed. In the 4A girls race, La Grange’s Ellee Sodolak finished 86th out of 152 runners in a time of 12:50, which was her personal best for the season by 25 seconds.
Leps Stun Smithville With Late Surge, Grab District Runner-Up Playoff Spot

A football season on the brink just three weeks ago has turned into a season to remember for the Leopards. With the score tied 22-22, La Grange scored two touchdowns in the final two minutes of their game Friday at Smithville to stun the Tigers 37-22 for the Leps’ third consecutive victory.
State to Acquire 152+ Acres as Part of Highway 77 Expansion

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to widen US 77 from La Grange to just north of the Lee-Fayette County Line. TxDOT announced the plans in public notice that appeared in last Friday’s Fayette County Record.
Fayette County Man Lays Wreath in D.C.

Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11, 2021 and amidst the pandemic, there are fewer than normal local events to honor the veterans, but there are still ways to show your appreciation locally. Here are some of the planned events: LGISD Virtual Program • La Grange ISD has prepared a very special Veterans Day performance to show our veterans just how much they mean to us and to say thank you for everything they do and have done for our country.
Hunters Can Expect Banner Year for Deer

Cracks of rifle shots at dawn heralded the opening of deer season in Fayette County Saturday morning, Nov. 6.
Lady Leps Beat Lake Belton in Playoff Opener

The La Grange volleyball team is heading to the second round of the playoffs after a come-from-behind victory over Lake Belton Tuesday in a marathon 4A bidistrict round battle in Rockdale. La Grange lost the first set 25-22, but bounced back to win the next two sets 25-19 and 25-21.
Lady Horns Win Bidistrict Title

The Schulenburg volleyball team had no trouble knocking off Woodsboro in the first round of the 2A volleyball playoffs Tuesday. The Lady Horns won 25-21, 25-13, 25-8.
Flatonia Beats Bloomington in Playoff Opener

The Flatonia volleyball team won its first round playoff match Monday by beating Bloominton 25-15, 28-26, 25-27, 25-20 in Victoria. The Lady Bulldogs (22-18) now advance to play Thrall (22-7) in the second round of the 2A playoffs Thursday, Nov.
Woman Awoken by Deputies As Fire Threatens Her Home

A fire on Camp Lone Star Road burned a pair of structures and threatened a residence Saturday morning, Oct. 30.

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition and then watch their interviews on the FCR’s Facebook page. Recent Players of the Week: Nov.

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Roads Flood in Muldoon Area

M The Muldoon area has seen over 10 inches of rain in three days. Flooding is all across the area.

Drabek Named to SAU’s Dean’s List

Abegayle M. Drabek earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in the fall 2023 semester, securing a reputable position on Southern Arkansas University’s Dean’s List.

Animal Footprints in Fayette

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.

Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels Meets Wednesdays

Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels with Combined Community Action meet every Wednesday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Mission and Ministry Building located at 250 Augsburg Ave. in Carmine.

Remember When?

Jan. 25-29, 1974 Approximately $880 was collected by 50 ladies and 18 schoolgirls who canvassed the residential areas of La Grange Monday night for the annual National Foundation – March of Dimes Mothers March.

Traffic Stop Leads to Felony

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Tuesday morning around noon, Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on I-10 westbound at the 661 mile marker on a 2019 grey Volkswagen Jetta for traffic violations. “Upon contact with driver several criminal indicators were observed,” the report said.

2024 LG Chamber Banquet Award Winners

Award Winning Czech Film Coming to Flatonia

The award-winning Czech comedy drama BUKO makes its Flatonia and Fayette County premiere on Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m. at The Lyric Theater.

Legendary Band, Legendary Venue

A sell-out crowd enjoyed a two-hour performance of 10-time Grammy-winning Western Swing band “Asleep at the Wheel” Saturday at Festival Hill.

A Second Suspect in McDonald’s Robbery Arrested By LGPD

La Grange Police arrested a second suspect allegedly involved in the armed robbery at the McDonald’s Restaurant on Nov. 9, 2023, Police Chief David Gilbreath reports that investigators identified 22-year-old Mikael “PeeWee” Eans of La Grange as one of the suspects who robbed the La Grange McDonald’s at gunpoint on Nov. 9, 2023.

Shrimp for Scholarships

Bluff Gorilla On the Mend

The famous bluff gorilla that stands watch along Highway 77 in La Grange was playfully bandaged up, right, by his owners the Mihatsch family after a semi truck overturned on the highway about 10 p.

Wear Red Campaign is Friday

La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery reminds everyone that Friday, Feb. 2, is National Wear Red Day. The day is an effort by the American Heart Association to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease in women.

Quilt Block Classes Return to Winchester

After a three-month hiatus, the Winchester Quilt Block classes will begin on Feb. 10. The classes taught by Margaret Atkin, Pat Karisch and Rhoda Gersch start at 10 a.m. and will run to 4 p.m.

Fate of Four Books Causes Lots of Discussion at LGISD Board Meeting

La Grange ISD’s new Library Materials policy changed how new books are added to the library. The new policy was put to the test at Monday night’s meeting when four books from the to-be-purchased list were challenged by school board members Calvin Mersiovsky and Anthony Wessels.

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