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St. Rose of Lima Stations of the Cross

On Holy Thursday, before the Easter Break the eighth grade class of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School portrayed the Stations of the Cross for the school family and community..
Easter at the Barnyard

The Jersey Barnyard outside La Grange held their annual Easter Egg Hunt among other farm-friendly activities Saturday, and a huge crowd showed up. Above is one of the age group Easter egg hunts (a total of 8,000 eggs were hidden across all age groups). Photo by Jeff Wick
Flatonia Powerlifters Place at State

This past weekend Flatonia High School had three athletes compete in the Boys State Powerlifting Meet in Abilene. Gentry Doyle, fourth from left, competed in the 114 weight class. He finished 10th squatting 245 lbs, benching 130 lbs, and deadlifting 225 lbs for a total of 610 lbs. Josh Ramirez, center, competed in the 220 weight class, he finished 5th place squatting 550 lbs, benching 325 lbs and deadlifting 500 lbs for a total of 1,375 lbs. Tadan Alvarado, right, competed in the super heavy weight class. He finished in 5th place, squatting 610 lbs, benching 340 lbs, deadlifting 530 lbs for a total of 1,480 lbs. “We would like to thank manager Dalton Otto (second from left) for helping at the meet and the parents that made the trip to Abilene to support us at the meet,” coach Shane Walker, left, said.
Shorthorns Golfers Third at District

The Schulenburg Shorthorns competed in the District 28-2A golf meet Monday in Weimar. The boys team finished 3rd overall. Pictured from left to right are Kaz McBride, Jayson Scheafer, Kevin Nieto, Alex Lozano, Claire Antosh, Oz Oldham, Brett Janacek, Jalen Wilson and Jackson Faith. Not pictured is Kenny King.
Lady Leps’ Historic Soccer Season Ends in the Area Round of Playoffs

The third round of the playoffs remains elusive for the La Grange girls soccer team. For the second time in program history, the Lady Leps marched to the second round of the 4A playoffs, but their stellar season was ended Tuesday in Rockdale with a 3-1 loss to Salado.
School Board Approves $3 Million Plan for Stadium Turf, Track

Now that the new elementary school is complete, La Grange ISD turns its attention to another big construction project. On Monday the La Grange ISD Board of Trustees approved the renovation of Leopard Stadium to include the installation of a new turf field and a new eight lane all-weather track.
Vaccines & Antiques: Only in Fayette County

The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department and the Texas Military Division are distributing about 200 doses a day of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine at the Warrenton Antiques Show this week.
Fire Call Results in Charges of Electricity Theft, Resisting Arrest

Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested a man from the Jeddo area (in the far southwestern corner of the county)for criminal mischief and resisting arrest following a structure fire on the man’s property last Friday.
Kunz of St. Rose Named State’s Top Catholic School Teacher

The Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops named Schulenburg’s St. Rose School Teacher Donna Kunz as this year’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year.
Wick Throws No-Hitter As Leps Win District Opener

The La Grange baseball team went to Austin Saturday afternoon for their district opener and easily defeated Austin Eastside 20-1, in a game called after five innings because of the mercy rule. La Grange senior pitcher Wyatt Wick threw a no-hitter and Kaleb Pyle had the big game at the plate for the Leps with two hits and three RBIs.
Hofferek Scores Twice as the LG Girls Win Playoff Opener

The La Grange girls soccer team is headed to the second round of the playoffs – tying the longest postseason run in Lady Leps’ soccer history. The La Grange girls head to the second round thanks to a 4-0 win over Navasota in a bidistrict playoff game Friday in Rockdale.
LGISD Second Grade Jump Rope Champions Crowned

The second-grade students at La Grange Elementary School have been working hard the past couple of months during their Physical Education class to develop and advance their jump rope skills. On March 24, the Fayette County Helpers Organization hosted the Little Leps Jumping Journey Contest for approximately 135 students.
Interstate 10 Police Chase, Standoff Has Deadly End

A police standoff on Interstate 10 ended in the self-inflicted gunshot death of a driver who led authorities on a 95-mile chase. The name of the deceased has not been released.
Show Time

The fairgrounds in La Grange were a busy place Friday as kids from all across the county showed their animals at the 2021 Fayette County Junior Livestock Show. The sale was held Saturday. Here’s the top winners:
Winedale’s Leon Hale Dies at 99

Leon Hale, one of Texas’ most beloved writers, died Saturday at the age of 99. He lived out his final years of his life at his “country place” with his wife Babette near the Fayette/Washington County line in Winedale after retiring from the Houston Chronicle in 2014.
Homebound Here Have Vaccines Brought to Them

Dozens of National Guard troops conducted a door-to-door coronavirus vaccination drive intended for homebound residents of Fayette County last Friday. Fayette County Emergency Management organized the effort.
Flatonia & Schulenburg Pitchers Hurl No-Hitters

Janecka Dominant With 15 runs in the first inning and 13 more in the second, the Flatonia softball team blasted Bloomington 28-1 Tuesday in a game shortened to two-and-a-half innings by the mercy rule. Ali Janecka pitched a complete game no-hitter, with seven strikeouts.
La Grange Soccer Teams Open the Playoffs Friday

Two years ago, the La Grange boys and girls soccer teams made school history with the program’s longest playoff runs in the sport. The Lady Leps advanced to the second round and the Leps advanced to the third round.
Storm’s Balancing Act

Tuesday night a powerful storm blew through Fayette County with high winds that took down lots of branches. Mostly damage was minimal, but this huge sycamore tree (estimated wight of about 2,000 pounds) snapped at 977 N. Jackson Street and then stayed balanced atop the roof, apparently doing no major damage. Shown here is Jimmy Dwigans of CTL Tree Service about to get to work taking down the tree. “We had a few members in the St. John area out of power, about 60, and a few in the Camp Lone Star area. No major problems or outages to report,” said Fayette Electric Cooperative Director of Communications Catherine Poppe. Photo by Jeff Wick
LGISD School Board Hears Complaints, Finalizes Calendar

Four individuals spoke at Monday night’s school board meeting. Two of them spoke against the proposed child and adult care food program to offer free suppers.

AMEN Sees Large Increase of Volume for the Holidays

The AMEN Food Pantry board and volunteers appreciates the community for all the support given to the pantry. The foods needs were great, however with your donations of food and money, the pantry met the needs. As we move forward in 2024 the need is there for food and monetary donations. The board says thank you for your past and current support.

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AMEN Receives Donation Holy Smokers, NHS

Early Childhood Education Conference Offered Feb. 3

On Saturday, Feb. 3, a 7 hour Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference will be held at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange.

Thank You

To the Editor: On behalf of the Salvation Army of La Grange I would like to extend our gratitude to the citizens of Fayette County and all who contributed to the Red Kettle campaign this year. It was a huge success.

Control Your Dogs

To the Editor: This letter is written based on concerns I have about walking/jogging/bike riding. First of all, please correct me if I’m wrong, but do private citizens have free access to safely walk/jog/bike ride on public roads? I think so, as long as you do not trespass on one’s private property.

Knesek Decision was Rushed

To the Editor: The issue I have with the decision by the to go ahead with the plan to demolish the iconic old Knesek building in Fayetteville town center, is less with the decision itself than with the high handed manner in which this important matter was presented to the City Council by board representatives of the Fayetteville Community Center (FCC) organization. According to Mr.

Emotions for a New Year

“The universe is one being. Everything and everyone is interconnected through an invisible thread of stories.

A Look Back at Those Who Left Us from January-June 2023

Charlene Kay Wright, Bill Franklin Crider, Helen Josephine Blaha Campbell, Betty Louise (Blank) Schuchardt, Rosie Lee (Stibora) Novosad, Richard Allen Kaspar, Ivor M. “ Marie” Rohrbach, Delmus August Brau, Bernard Ignac Mozisek, Michael (Mike) Walker, Anita Teresa Craft, Jeannete (Jane) Marie Keilers, Rosalie (Rose) Marie Muras Berger, Lundy Allan Wantland, Charles Milford Richter, Barbara Wolf,…

Remember When?

Dec. 28, 1973 The energy crisis? Inflation? The rain? The Chicken Ranch? One would be hardpressed to select the biggest Fayette County news event of 1973.

Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Protection Kick-Off Meeting will be Jan. 9 in Giddings

The public is invited to attend a project kick-off meeting and join the Middle Yegua Creek Watershed Partnership on Jan. 9 in Giddings.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec.

Adopt Me

Astro (Shepherd mix) and Herman (Retriever mix) are both around 2 years old. They are both neutered, current on vaccines, leash and kennel trained.

Record Visits Czech Republic

Almost $200,000 Seized After Traffic Stop on I-10

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Tuesday afternoon around 1:25 p.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on I-10 Westbound at the 662 milemarker on a 2023 white Chevrolet Silverado 2500 pickup for traffic violations.

Smith-McMillan NSDAR Chapter Christmas Luncheon Held Recently

The annual Smith-McMillan NSDAR Chapter Christmas Luncheon was held at the Fritsch Auf! Valley Country Club. During the social prior to the program, members and guests mingled and perused the many beautiful Christmas raffle items whose sales benefit the chapter’s scholarship fund for area high school recipients. Regent Pamela Burke opened the program part of the luncheon at 11:30 a.m. along with…

Several Events Slated for New Year’s Eve

Sunday is New Year’s Eve, and celebrations will take place all over Fayette County. Listed below are some of festivities open to the public: • The Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse will host a New Year’s Eve Dance at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Hall with music by Southbound 955.

Deputy Santa Delivers Toys to 600 Local Children

The Year in Review: A Look Back at the Headlines from 2023

A lot happened in 2023. Here’s a look at some of the top headlines from January through June of this year.

Several New State Laws Take Effect in 2024

Our property tax code is undergoing a ton of changes as we head into the new year, thanks to several bills passed by the Texas Legislature last session that officially take effect next week. A total of 31 new laws will hit the books starting Monday, Jan.

Suspects Sought in Ace Hardware Theft

Schulenburg Police are looking for two women who allegedly stole merchandise from the Ace Hardware Store in Schulenburg. The theft occurred shortly before noon on Friday, Dec.

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