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A Weekend of Unity

155 years to the day after the Emancipation Proclamation was first read in Texas, about 100 people gathered on the courthouse square Friday morning in La Grange to commemorative the anniversary and call for “Unity in the Community.”

Recycling Center So Popular it May Need its Own Department

Fayette County’s recycling program has become so popular that county leaders are thinking about making it into its own department.

Aggie Bonfire Survivor to Speak at LHS Graduation

The La Grange High School graduation ceremony will be held Thursday June 25 at Leopard Stadium at 8 p.m.

Coronavirus Cases Rise

The number of coronavirus cases in Fayette County continues to rise. As of Tuesday afternoon, there were 67 confirmed cases in the county. That includes 27 recoveries and two deaths. That figure of 67 is up by 25 from just a week ago.

At Mid-Year, Half of Fayette County Towns Up, Half Down on Sales Tax

Just as COVID-19 hasn’t infected all parts of the country equally, neither has the economic pain of the pandemic shutdown been evenly felt.

La Grange Summer Day Camp Closes for a Week After Staff Member Tests Positive for COVID

The City of La Grange Recreation Department has closed the Summer Day Camp at Randolph Rec Center for one week after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.

I Wish I Had Written That

During this time of social isolation, I have caught up with my reading. I absolutely loved “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens and dreaded turning the final page. I had seen the title at the top of the NY Times list for almost two years but, due to circumstances last year, I’d stopped visiting the library until recently. But a former student suggested it and I took his suggestion. The novel…

Governor Promises Action To Family Of George Floyd

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott pledged to institute police reforms when he met with the Houston family of George Floyd, who was handcuffed and killed by police in front of a Minneapolis convenience store on May 25.

Moving Forward: The Stereotyping Conundrum

In the 1990s, while working for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), I had my first contact with a Nigerian. Before this meeting, my slate was clear. I had no opinions-- good or bad--about individuals from that country.

Life Of Children’s Champion Inspired Movie

The producer of Blossoms In The Dust flew to Fort Worth on June 19, 1941 to keep MGM’s promise to a woman with a heart as big as Texas.

Mt. Calvary Holds Preschool Graduation

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool in La Grange held their Closing Service and Graduation Ceremony Saturday June 13. It was the first time the preschoolers had gotten back together since coronavirus precautions closed the school in early March. Shown above are the two graduating classes of students who will be going on to kindergarten next year: Left is Mrs. Cari Ulrich’s Caterpiller Class, which…

Art, Wine and Food Mingle at New Downtown LG Bar

The perfect place for an evening drink alongside a beautiful art gallery just arrived in downtown La Grange.

Flatonia’s Central Texas Rail History Center Reopens Friday

Flatonia’s downtown Central Texas Rail History Center (CTRHC) is ready to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, and a new massive model train display (pictured right and below) donated by Flatonia resident Greg Kadlub is ready for visitors to see.

Texas Women’s League Gives out $121,000 to Local Charities, Continued

In Tuesday’s edition we shared 15 of the donations that the La Grange-based Texas Women’s League gave out to local charities. Here are the rest of the donations. In all, the Texas Women’s League was able to give away $121,000 this year, which was raised during their gala in March. Not pictured are Camp Invention, Casino Hall, St. Marks Medical Center, Schulenburg Historical Museum and La Grange…

Albers Graduates With Honors in Houston

Kyra McNally Albers, formerly of La Grange, graduated with honors from Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts with a certificate in Creative Writing on May 23, 2020. She will be attending the University of North Texas with an academic scholarship to study media arts in the fall. Kyra is the daughter of Russell and Kristin Albers Lamm and Patrick J. McNally. She is the…

Schulenburg Man Issued Traffic Ticket After Accident with Fayette Co. Deputy

A Schulenburg man received a traffic ticket after getting into an accident with a Sheriff’s deputy last Friday.

Shared Lutheran Ministry Reopens

The Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County (SLM) churches are reopening. Rutersville and Fayetteville are conducting regular worship as of June 7, following some social distancing guidelines. St. John Lutheran in Warrenton will resume regular worship services on Sunday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m., with graduate recognition. St. John Lutheran in Ellinger has not scheduled a reopening yet.

Fayetteville Chamber City-Wide Garage Sale July 11

Plans are being made to have the annual City-Wide Garage Sale in and around the town of Fayetteville on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 7 a.m. To be included on the map for the sale, e-mail your name and address to info@greaterfayettevillechamber.org before July 1.

Zbranek, Ponder to Wed July 10

David (Zeebo) and Shelly Zbranek of La Grange are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Ashley Zbranek to Joshua Dakota Ponder. Joshua is the son of Jeff and Connie Ponder of McKinney. Lauren is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin with a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies, early childhood through 6th grade. She is employed as a second grade English arts and…