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Thieves Steal Generators From Kleiber Tractor

La Grange Chief of Police David Gilbreath reports that on Sunday, June 7 at 8:15 p.m. La Grange Police received a report from a concerned citizen that they heard glass breaking at Kleiber Tractor. La Grange Police Officer Mitchell Maxwell responded to the business.

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Farm Bureau Donates To Meals on Wheels

The Fayette County Farm Bureau Board of Directors donated $1,000 to the Fayette County Meals on Wheels Program. Pictured is Fayette County Farm Bureau President Dave Derrick and CCA Executive Director Kelly Franke.

Fayetteville Chamber to Host City-Wide Garage Sale

The ever-popular Fayetteville City-Wide Garage Sale returns Saturday, July 11. Beginning at 7 a.m. and extending into the afternoon, locations all around Fayetteville will be buzzing with shoppers. This year there may be more pent-up demand than normal, given that people have been staying home. Maps of locations participating will be available around town the week before and on the day of the…

June 14 Declared Flag Day

La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe (seated) has proclaimed June 14 as Flag Day in La Grange. KJZT Family Life Society No. 31 accepted the proclamation. Pictured from left is Barbara Eilert, treasurer and Elizabeth Kallus, president. National Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the Stars and Stripes as our national symbol by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. The official date of June 14 as…

Crop Tour Cancelled

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be cancelling the annual Crop Tour that was set for June 22.

FOR THE RECORD

Flag Retirement

Two Carmine Residents Die in Accident

A couple from Carmine died in a traffic accident on Hwy. 290 Monday.

Coronavirus: No New Cases, Nursing Home Testing Begins

According to Fayette Co. Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau, plans were moving forward to test all nursing home staff and residents in the county Thursday, June 11. He said there will be five separate teams from the Texas Military Division conducting the testing, likely be made up of National Guard troops. Moreau said the county has also been in talks with the state to host another…

HURRICANE RECOVERY WEATHERS THE STORM

The Fayette County Disaster Recovery Team is winding down its operations in the coming months, as the organization it passed recovery efforts off to, Samaritan’s Purse, dedicated its first home to hurricane victims Wednesday.

From a One-Room School to a Sub Commander

On the last day of school in May 1947, Miss Eliza Lackey dismissed her students at Luck School. In high spirits, the youngsters in her six grades flew out of the one room schoolhouse west of La Grange near O’Quinn. They were eager to trade their classroom lessons for additional farm chores and perhaps some summer fun.

Stories I’ve Been Told

Plum Proud

Protest Planners Working With LG Police

A group of young people from La Grange are organizing a demonstration against police brutality.

Juneteenth Prayer Rally to Be Held in Downtown LG

The Juneteenth on the Square organization is hosting a Prayer Rally Friday, June 19 on the courthouse square in La Grange beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting about an hour.

Waiting on That Diploma

Senior year has been anything but ordinary for the Class of 2020 at La Grange High School. While graduation was originally scheduled to occur on May 28, the date has been pushed back to the end of June in compliance with precautionary regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While most seniors have technically already graduated by completing their required coursework, they have yet to…

Round Top-Carmine ISD Sports Award Winners

Round Top-Carmine ISD has announced its athletic award winners for this just completed school year. The honorees are:

Carmine Chamber Announces Winners at Annual Awards Dinner

Carmine VFD

Mueller Graduates From A&M

Dr. Brendan K. Mueller graduated from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine on May 16. It was a virtual commencement and viewed at the home of his parents, Tommy and Susan Mueller. Also attending the small gathering was his wife Dr. Julia Mueller, Uncle Brian Mueller and grandparents, Theo and Gladys Svec and Jo Ann Mueller. Dr. Brendan K. Mueller and his wife will be…

4-Hers Compete At District Horse Show

Three Fayette County 4-Hers competed in the 2020 District 11 4-H Horse Show on June 2-3 in Edna.

Court Sacred Heart Installation of Officers

Court Sacred Heart of Mother Teresa No. 2570 held their Installation of officers on Monday, June 1. The newly installed officers will hold their elected office for a term of two years. Also in attendance was Joan Simper, district deputy No. 30 from Shiner and Virginia Olsovsky, Texas State treasurer and member of Court No. 2570. Court Sacred Heart of Mother Teresa No. 2570 is comprised of members…

St. Rose Church Sets Fundraiser For June 14

While St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg will not be able to hold its annual parish picnic due to the COV- ID-19 pandemic, a fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 405 South St.