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Questions About Loans

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that little voice

When will we say “ENOUGH”?

Frustration Rising

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Year After Tornado, First Baptist Poised to Hold First Service in New Location

This Sunday at 10:30 a.m. the First Baptist Church will hold their first service at their new location, 5000 SH 71 West, just across the highway from McCourt and Sons Equipment and next door to Advance Hydrocarbon. On the location sits a Discipleship Building and a pavilion. The pavilion is their temporary meeting space until their new Worship Center can be built in the next nine months.

Henkel Hall Changing from Wedding & Event Center to Year-Round Antiques Venue

Interest in Round Top as a destination is greatly spurred by its nationally known reputation as a center for antiques during the annual spring, winter and fall shows. So much so, that when those shows are not operating, visitors are often heard asking “where are the antiques?” - as few are to be found when show venues close.

Pop Up Antiques Show This Weekend Along Hwy. 237

Merchants along SH 237 from Warrenton to Carmine, hungry for customers after the cancellation of the spring market, have organized a four-day “pop-up” show at their regular venues. The event is meant to generate business where very little has occurred since the pandemic “stay home” edict was issued three months ago. The roadside attractions opened Thursday and will run through Sunday.

Bridging the Digital Divide With Refurbished Computers

Our buddy Eric Batchelder in Swiss Alp had one stored in a shed, locked away so his buffalo couldn’t get to it. Marsha Pyle had two in her closet. Mike Koeth, a civic-minded computer repair guy in Weimar, had a garage full of dusty Dells and orphaned HPs guarded by swarms of mud daubers.

Opening Day for La Grange Pool is Saturday

The City of La Grange plans to open the pool on Saturday, June 6 with COVID-19 protocols in place. On opening weekend, the pool will be in operation from 3-7 p.m. both days. The city will limit pool capacity for the first few weeks. Beginning on June 10, the pool will be open from 9 a.m. - noon and then from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday and 3-7 p.m. on Sunday.

Two Fayettevilles Mixed Up in Protest Confusion This Week

A rumor went around the County on Wednesday that there was going to be a protest against police violence in Fayetteville that night. The rumor is false.

ExxonMobil Donates Hand Sanitizer to Fayette County

As part of its COVID-19 response, ExxonMobil’s refinery in Baton Rouge is producing hospital-grade hand sanitizer that they are donating to first responders, hospitals and communities across Texas.

Deer Causes Rollover Near Ellinger

At about 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, the Ellinger VFD was dispatched to a vehicle roll over in the eastbound lane of State Hwy. 71 between FM 955 and Krenek Road. Upon arrival at the scene the fireman found an 18-wheeler on its side. It was had been loaded with sand and overturned as it swerved to miss a whitetail deer. After authorities investigated the accident the VFD worked to clear the roadway…

Adding Pretend Play Helps Children Cope with Trauma

With all the scary things happening in the world, our children often act out daily life in pretend play. After something scary happens, you may notice him or her reenacting it with their toys. This is normal and it helps him cope with fears and emotions.

LG Drive-In Movie Nights Begin Friday

La Grange Main Street is changing with the times and taking a different spin on Movie Nights on the Square. They have updated their plans to the Fayette County Fairgrounds for a Drive-In movie experience. Yes, you read that right. Drive-In movies in Fayette County are here. There is a $5 fee per car and reservations are required as there are only 100 spots available. The movie Friday, June 5 is…

Round Top-Carmine Seniors Graduate Friday at Festival Hill

The 2020 graduation ceremony is set to take place outdoors (weather permitting) at Round Top Festival Institute Friday at 7 p.m. Several guidelines have been put into place in order to make this event as safe as possible for the graduates and their families.

REMEMBER WHEN?

Elaine has dipped into the archives for some news from 1960, 60 years ago.

Movie And Brunch At Casino Hall

Join Historic Casino Hall on Saturday, Aug. 1, to watch the award-winning film West Side Story while enjoying a delicious brunch. Dress in your best West Side Story attire for our costume contest, featuring amazing prizes! Tickets are $15 per person and includes brunch.

County Signs Proclamation for EMS Week

Fayette County Commissioners signed a proclamation last Thursday, May 28, designating the week of May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Fayette County. On hand for the signing were (from left) Pct. 4 Commissioner Tom Muras, County Judge Joe Weber, Pct. 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, Paramedic Doady Rogers, EMS Assistant Director Malissa Mieth, Pct. 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel and…

Local Gardening: Deer in the Okra

The deer at my place must have moved in from Louisiana, because they keep stealing my okra, tomatoes and green peppers.

What Unites Us is Greater Than What Divides Us

Terri Crysel snapped this picture this week in La Grange, saying, “I drove by these two men this afternoon and they were holding hands with heads bowed and praying ... it gave me goose bumps and I almost started crying. It was such a great sight after seeing all these disrespectful looters and all the damage being done all over the world. I turned around and went back to try to capture in a photo…