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Czhilispiel 48 a ‘Limited Edition’

Czhilispiel 48 has been dubbed the “Limited Edition” version of the annual festival in Flatonia. Because of the pandemic there is a limited schedule activities October 24 and 25.
Local Co-Ops Sponsor Shred Day

National Cooperative Month provides an opportunity for cooperatives to celebrate the benefits of cooperatives with their members and the community. As a special thank you and to celebrate Co-op Month, Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative and Fayette Electric Cooperative hosted their 3rd Annual Shred Day on Friday, October 2 for their members. PROSHRED, a document shredding firm, provided the on-site shredding truck to shred documents for FEC members in the morning and for CVTC customers in the afternoon. FEC’s Justin Neiser and Aaron Tonn place documents, delivered by FEC members, in the container for PROSHRED’s Alejandro Marin to place in the shredding truck.
Gebhard Road to Get Much-Needed Repair

Fayette County Commissioners Court awarded a $387,000 bid to Jacquez Construction and Trucking LLC for a Cummins Creek bank stabilization project along Gebhard Road. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey back in 2017 gouged through the bank of Cummins Creek along Gebhard Road between Warrenton and Willow Springs..
COVID & Halloween: Downtown LG Events Go Virtual

The start of October marks the countdown to Halloween and the fun activities, events, and celebrations everyone looks forward to. However, will Halloween this year be a trick or a treat as the CDC puts out their guidelines on how we should celebrate Halloween?
Opinions Differ as Antiquers Return for Fall

Not all antiques vendors in north Fayette County are happy about the County allowing the Fall Antiques Show to proceed later this month amidst the coronavirus pandemic. “We’ve been closed since March for a very good reason,” said Danny Smith, co-owner of Carmine Antiques.
FEC, Out of Room, Considering Move

The La Grange City Council granted a request from Fayette Electric Cooperative to rezone two lots on North Von Minden Road from residential to commercial. The two properties lie next to FEC’s pole yard. FEC General Manager Gary Don Nietsche told the Record Monday that the Coop may eventually move its offices from downtown La Grange to the Von Minden Road property.
Second Chance Donates $10,000 To Local Fire Departments

Second Chance Emporium recently donated $1,000 to each of the ten volunteer fire departments in Fayette County. Since most of the departments were unable to hold their usual fundraisers this year, support from the community is needed more than ever. Pictured from left to right are: Front row: Julia Thomas, Second Chance Assistant Store Director; Gayle Schielack, Second Chance Store Director. Second row: Frank Menefee, Chief - La Grange; Jeff Proske, Chief - Schulenburg; J.C. Pohl, President - Carmine; Dennis Gerland, Vice President - Carmine; Daryl Ray, Secretary - Carmine; Frankie Srubar, Chief - Round Top/Warrenton; Eddie L. Schneider, Chief - Winchester; Larry Bartosh, Chief - Ellinger; Stephen Kelly, Assistant Chief, President of the Fayette County Firefighters Association - Muldoon; and Randy Noviskie, Chief - Fayetteville. (Not pictured are Ledbetter and Flatonia.)
4-H Week Proclaimed, Students Honored

Fayette County Commissioners heard annual reports last Thursday from the 11 4-H Clubs in Fayette County. Representatives from each club reported on their activities over the past year. Fayette County has one of the most active 4-H programs in the region, with clubs in Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange, Round Top-Carmine, Schulenburg and Winchester. 4-H also has a county-wide horse club, a shooting sports club and the new Grow Wings 4-H Club, which is dedicated to youth with disabilities. After the presentations, Commissioners signed a proclamation designating the week of Oct. 4-10 as 4-H Week in Fayette County. “You are a very positive part of this community and we’ll always be behind you,” said Pct. 4 Commissioner Tom Muras. Photo by Andy Behlen
LG-Native Kocian Named Game Warden of the Year

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proud to recognize Victoria County game warden John Kocian as its recipient of the 2020 Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Officer of the Year Award. Kocian graduated from La Grange High School in 1997 and earned his degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in 2002. Kocian was accepted into the 49th Texas Game Warden Academy class and graduated in 2003. Kocian has served the communities in Victoria County for 17 years. Jon and his wife Amanda have three children, Aubrey, Chelsey, and Kyle. Jon is the son of Virginia Kocian and the late Ed Kocian of La Grange and the grandson of the late Ed and Victoria Matocha of La Grange.
O’Quinn Grass Fire Sunday

Just because it’s been a wet start to the fall after a long dry summer doesn’t mean the fire danger is over. La Grange firefighters responded to a grass fire in the O’Quinn area Sunday. Fayette County Sheriff’s Department photo
School Construction 90% Done

The La Grange Independent School Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting Monday, with a lot on their plate. Here’s a roundup of some of their actions: Superintendent Contract The board approved the 2020-2021 contract for Superintendent William Wagner with a 4% annual increase of $5,480 and an automobile allowance of $6,600.
Bus Compartments Hold a Surprise

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Sunday at 1:55 p.m. Reserve Drug Interdiction Investigator Jeremy Ellison conducted a traffic stop on a bus traveling west on I-10 for a traffic violation. The driver gave inconsistent stories about his travel pattern and other criminal indicators were observed. Consent to search the bus was given and during the search concealed compartments were located. Deputy Terry Guentert assisted at the scene along with Flatonia P.D. Officer Chris Kucera. Ellison located several vacuumed sealed packages in a sealed compartment, which contained $186,070 in U.S. currency. Drug Interdiction Investigators David Smith and Sgt. Randy Thumann also responded and assisted. Arrested and transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center was 55 yr. old Jose Luis Salazar of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Salazar was charged with money laundering. There were four passengers on the bus who were released.
Cravens Crowned New Schützenkönig

The 148th annual Round Top Schützenfest proved to be an exciting and entertaining day for the members of the Round Top Rifle Hall and their families. The annual shooting contest for Round Top Rifle Association members was held on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
Historical Marker Dedicated At Old Fayette County Jail

Since March the Texas Heroes Museum in downtown La Grange had been closed because of pandemic precautions. But for one day, Saturday, the treasured history and artifacts of Texas Heroes that are on display inside the museum – which is housed in the Old Fayette County jail –was open again for a celebratory occasion.
Two Free Lectures Spotlight New Exhibits at Quilt Museum

The Texas Quilt Museum gives quilt aficionados two opportunities to see new exhibits and hear more about them –for free. On Saturday, September 26 at 3 pm, noted art quilt collector Frank Klein will speak on avian behavior and showcase his bird photography in conjunction with the exhibit “Flying High: For the Love of Birds.” The exhibit features 41 quilts curated by Museum codirectors Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes.

Orona Scores Three as Leps Beat Sealy

La Grange’s Hector Orona, left, scored three goals Tuesday as the Leps beat Sealy 5-0. Victor Soto and Phillip Arceneaux both scored goals as well and goalie Antonio Landaverde helped keep the Tigers off the scoreboard. La Grange is now 3-1-1 overall. Photo by Jeff Wick