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Twice as Nice

For the first time in seven years, the La Grange boys basketball team won a playoff game Tuesday, using a big second half to defeat Jarrell 55-43. “It’s been a while,” said La Grange head coach David Cooper.
Twice as Nice

No La Grange girls basketball team has ever advanced past the third round of the playoffs. This year’s Lady Leps are one win away from doing so.
Late Heroics Helps Schulenburg Boys to Win in Playoff Opener

The Schulenburg boys basketball team squared off against Thorndale Monday night in a playoff matchup that was held at Brenham High school. The Shorthorns triumphed in a battle that came all the way down to the final minute as they were able to pull out the victory with a score of 51-47.
Pipes Still Empty and/or Busted

Some rural residents in Fayette County have now gone 10 days without running water as of Wednesday, Feb. 24.
Power & Water: A Examination of How Things Went Wrong

A better picture began to emerge this week of what happened to the area’s electrical systems during the recent winter storm. Some Fayette County residents had power for only a few hours over the course of three days last week while other areas never lost power.
LGISD School Board: One Big Project Down, One on the Horizon?

Monday the La Grange School board held their monthly meeting with free meals, artificial turf and busted pipes among the items discussed. Here’s a roundup: Construction Every monthly board meeting for the past couple of years, representatives from Claycomb Architects have presented an update on the bond construction projects.
The Texas Military Department

The Texas Military Department delivered bottled water via helicopter Sunday to the La Grange airport. McCourt and Sons provided the unloading equipment. Kim Newton from the City of La Grange was at the airport handing out the cases to those in need. Photo courtesy of Craig Moreau
Superintendent Bill Wagner

Superintendent Bill Wagner of LGISD shared this photo of the busted pipe at the high school that sent water rushing into the cafeteria and library..
Bill Lee, a resident of The View subdivision

Bill Lee, a resident of The View subdivision on the Bluff south of La Grange, said he greatly appreciated the water supplied by La Grange Volunteer Fire Department last Friday. Most residents in the subdivisions on the Bluff were still out of water last Friday. Photo by Andy Behlen
Shock & Thaw

Fayette Water Supply Corporation (FWSC) continues to battle leaks and water well problems following the historic winter storm last week. The corporation issued several boil water notices as water started flowing again late last week to many customers who had been out of water for days.
Numerous Local Schools Deal With Busted Pipes

A number of local school districts suffered busted pipes during last week’s storm, but repair work was quick and classes were set to resume Monday Feb. 22 after all campuses were closed last week.
Local House Fire Still Under Investigation

A home on FM 2981 burned in the early hours of Thursday morning, Feb. 18.
Out in the Cold

Kevin McCourt took this drone photo of the Fayette County courthouse square blanketed by several inches of snow Monday. Pedro Moreno sent us this photo of he and Fred Hernandez trying to keep a livestock tank clear of ice in Muldoon, a problem lots of local ranchers faced this week..
Rolling Blackouts Cause Confusion, Results in Mass Water Supply Issues

The winter storm-induced rolling blackouts affecting the entire state left many wondering who decides where the power goes out and how those decisions are made. As a historic winter storm ravaged Texas, the state’s electric grid could not keep up with demand.
Weather Cancels School

The wintery weather kept all Fayette County kids home from school Monday-Thursday (as of press time) with Friday’s schedule still undecided. Above, Sheilah Roberts Popp snapped this photo at the snow-blanketed La Grange Middle School campus.
Valentine Weekend’s Icy Embrace

Saturday at 8:45 p.m. a trio of Schulenburg Police officers barely avoided injury as one icy accident occurred as they were responding to another.
Valentine’s Royalty

Jefferson Place Assisted Living Center in La Grange held their annual Valentine Royalty crowning ceremony last week. Shown above are Valentine King Michael Anders and Valentine Queen Joyce Dippel..
Despite Pandemic, Sales Tax Revenue Up in Fayette Cities

Towns in Fayette County are off to a great start in sales tax revenue for 2021. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar this week sent checks for February rebates to local governments.
Today's Fayette County Record

Due to a power outage caused by the winter storm at the printing press in Bryan, we are unable to print the physical edition of today’s Fayette County Record newspaper.
$60,000 in Cash is Found Stuffed Inside Crock Pot

Schulenburg Police assisted federal agents with a money laundering arrest on Saturday, Feb. 6.

Lost Pines Toyota Donates to Children’s Advocacy Center

The Children’s Advocacy Center, serving Bastrop, Lee, and Fayette Counties, expresses deep gratitude to Carlos Liriano and Lost Pines Toyota for their impactful donation of $10,000. Dealer Principal Carlos Liriano presented this substantial contribution on Thursday, Dec. 7, during the Children’s Advocacy Center’s annual Holiday Happy Hour and Open House.

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Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Money Laundering Charges

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Thursday, Dec. 14, around 9:20 a.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on I-10 westbound at the 663 mile marker on a 2015 white Jeep Cherokee SUV for a traffic violation. Upon contact with driver several Criminal Indicators were observed.

Holiday Happenings in Fayetteville

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Adopt Me

DOPTABLE Athena, left, is a 2-year-old, spayed German shepherd mix who has been continuously overlooked for 8 months. She is a smart dog and people friendly and ready to be a family member.

After Years Away, Salvation Army Has Re-Started Here to Help Those in Need

As many of us can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, eat our favorite home-cooked feast, and unwrap the gifts under the tree this holiday season, we forget the season’s true meaning until we see that red kettle and hear that bell ring.

Texas Quilt Museum Camper Shows Off Her Amazing Work

Lilly Posas participated in the Texas Quilt Museum’s Kids’ Quilt Camp this past summer, where in one week she learned many methods and techniques of quilt-making.

Never Too Young for a Library Card

Massive Mural to be a Tribute to La Grange History

Along one of the busiest streets in town, a massive mural honoring the history of La Grange is being painted by a famous artist. Tyler Kay Reichart, of Cat Springs, who now lives in the Woodlands, (she goes by the name Tyler Kay) has done hundreds of murals, including recent ones at Houston Intercontinental Airport and in downtown Columbus, started the project earlier this month.

Kelly: Gym Restrooms In Need of Upgrades

Jeff Kelly of the La Grange Optimist Club addressed the La Grange I.S.D. Board of Trustees at their meeting last Monday about the poor condition of the restrooms in the old Hermes Elementary school gym.

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Local Hoops Action Heats Up Before the Holidays

The La Grange girls basketball team had a strong start to district play Friday as they beat Smithville 53-38, powered by a team-high 17 points from Kylie Trlicek and 13 more from Campbell Cooper. The Lady Leps improved to 10-5 with the win and play at Taylor Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

Record-Setting D-II Quarterback Matocha has La Grange Connections

A record-setting quarterback with local connections played in the NCAA Division II national title football game this weekend. John Matocha is a senior star for No.

State Football Champs Crowned

Bellville lost in the state title game Friday 28-26 to Gilmer as the Brahmas fell just short of their first ever state football title. The Brahmas had a first half extra point blocked and then a potential game-tying two point conversion stopped in the second half that proved to be the difference.

Holy Smokers Cook For Serenity Star

La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 19-26.

Record Visits Disney World

Boehnke Family Christmas Held

M Over thirty members of the Boehnke family gathered over the weekend for the annual Boehnke family Christmas. They had family members who traveled all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend this fun and festive event.

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum

Visit the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum during the month of December. As staff members of the Stanzel Museum, we often hear, “You know, I live around here and I have never been to the museum.” We hear it so often that we’ve decided to issue a challenge to our local friends and family to come on in and visit this treasure trove of local history and source of aviation inspiration.

Blinn College-Schulenburg Offers Nonprofit Management Course

An experienced executive with almost 25 years of experience working in the nonprofit organization management industry will lead a new course offered at the Blinn College-Schulenburg Campus in February designed to provide detailed insights into the field.

Texas Ramp Project Builds in Muldoon

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