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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…

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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…

Workouts to Resume for LG Athletes, With Precautions

A Note from La Grange athletic Director Matt Kates regarding Summer “EDGE” Program workouts, and Sport Specific Instruction:

Fayetteville Students Receive Over $340,000 in Scholarships

Twenty-two students of the senior class of Fayetteville ISD received their diplomas Friday, May 29 in ceremonies held on the school’s track field at 8 p.m.

Volleyball/Basketball Skill Sessions for Incoming 7th/8th Grade Girl Athletes

On June 15 and 16, La Grange ISD will offer volleyball/basketball skill sessions for our incoming 7th and 8th grade girl athletes. The sessions will be from 8:45 - 10:15 a.m. The Edge conditioning program for Middle School athletes will be 10:30-11:30 a.m.. Incoming 7th graders must have a physical to participate. Each athlete must bring their own water bottles to last the entire time. The…

Official Urges Preparedness for 2020 Hurricane Season

The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30 and the seasonal average is 12 named storms, with six being hurricanes.

Local and State Winners Announced in Catholic Daughters Education Contest

Winners in the Court Annunciation #1962 La Grange, Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), National CDA Education Contest were announced on Tuesday, May 26. This contest is held annually on the local Court level with the first place entries being sent to Texas State CDA for judging; and then these first place entries are advanced to the National CDA Education Contest.

Record Welcomes New Warda News Correspondent

Last week was Gladys Giese’s last column as news correspondent for the Warda news. She began writing the weekly column at approximately 15 years of age. She stopped briefly while living in Houston, but picked back up again in the 1970s. We are grateful for her work and dedication over these many years.

Lehmann Awarded HADA Scholarship

La Grange High School senior Lauren Lehmann has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship from the Houston Automobile Dealers Association (HADA).

Locals’ Art to Be Featured in Columbus

Plan to attend the opening of Gemini, The Two Sides of Light, an exhibition of paintings featured at the Live Oak Art Center in Columbus, Texas. The free event offers attendees the opportunity to enjoy the creative works by two nationally known and internationally collected artists, Karen Vernon and Ken Muenzenmayer of Round Top.

High Wire Act

Gary Antosh snapped this photo last Friday in the early afternoon at his home west of La Grange of a copperhead balancing on the top wire of his fence, about four feet off the ground. “I’ve seen a lot of copperheads in my day, but I’ve never seen one straddle a barbwire line like that,” Antosh said. He added that it’s been a busy year so far for copperheads on his property. He’s seen six.

Janda Retires From NBT After 38 Years

After 38 years of honorable service at National Bank & Trust, Patsy Janda retired on Friday, May 29. The Bank celebrated Patsy’s retirement with a cake from Humble Creations Custom Confections and lunch catered by Guadalajara. In addition, a surprise parade of well-wishers drove through the parking lot honking their horns and taking a few minutes to visit with Patsy from their cars. It was an…

CDA No. 1962 Meets, New Officers Installed

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 held their monthly meeting on May 26 at 7 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Meeting Room.

Bluff Haven Yard of the Month

The Yard of the Month for June in Frisch Auf!/Bluff Haven is located at 207 Richard Road. Homeowners are Brian and Brenda Killough.

AMEN Serves 675 Individuals In May

The AMEN Food Pantry has made changes due to the coronavirus impact. The pantry hours have changed to Monday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 noon with a drive-thru format only. This change was made due to the heat in the afternoons. The volunteers build food bags and disperse by family head count to the clients.