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The Optimism of Graduation Time

As May slips away from us, the prospect of a long hot summer looms.

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State Enters Second Phas of Reopening Plan

AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on May 18 allowed restaurants to increase occupancy to 50% and relaxed his earlier executive orders that limited certain other public activities over the last two months to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

COVID-19: A Crisis of Home

Home is the front line for the COVID-19 crisis unfolding in our nation. How we spend time sheltering in place says a lot about the world we live in. Normally, our differences are masked. It’s hard to tell who gets free lunches at school and who doesn’t, who needs the library’s free internet access for homework, and whose home has the fastest broadband.

Abernathy Brothers Rode Their Way to Fame

President William Howard Taft, all 335 pounds of him, personally welcomed the Abernathy brothers to Washington D.C. on May 27, 1910 and gave the famous travelers a guided tour of the White House.

Ellinger Tomato Fest Cancelled but Parade Marshall And Senior Citizen of the Year Are Still Recognized

The 84th Annual Ellinger Tomato Festival, that was scheduled for May 29-31, 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns. The annual event that normally includes a BBQ cookoff, dance, parade, fried chicken meal, auction and raffle serves as one of the largest fundraisers the organization counts on to support the maintenance and operations of the 1935 community center hall. For those that are…

LG Painted Rock Program Explodes Amidst Pandemic

Connections can be hard to make and especially hard to continue to make during this uncertain time, but little things can make the world a better and bearable place. Here in Fayette County those little things happen to be rocks, yes, rocks and not only rocks, but La Grange “Rocks”! La Grange “Rocks”! is a Facebook page made by Pat Corb in an effort to spread happiness, love and inspiration…

GARDENING

If you’re like me, you’re probably trying to figure out what to do with all the cucumbers you keep picking every day.

LCRA, City of LG Award $20,000 Grant To Renovate Little League Ball Field

The La Grange Little League will renovate the baseball field at White Rock Park to make important safety upgrades and prepare the field to host more teams, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of La Grange.

Flatonia’s Novak Went from No Scholarship Offers to Collegiate Star

Casen Novak has had a remarkable college baseball career.

FOR THE RECORD

Hermann Sons Life June Meeting

No Father's Day BBQ

The Knights of Columbus regularly scheduled barbecue to go for Father’s Day has been cancelled.

SLM Hosts Parking Lot Worship Service, Memorial Day Service Held in Ellinger

The Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County held a parking lot worship service on Sunday, May 24 at St. John Lutheran Church in Warrenton at 10 a.m. The parking lot worship was deemed a success with worship leaders, ushers, parking attendants, tech support, thirty-two cars of worshipers, five cars of visitors and two dogs in attendance.

City of La Grange Covid-19 Updates

At the La Grange City Council meeting on Tuesday, May 26, City Manager Shawn Raborn gave the following update on City services during the COVID-19 crisis:

Moulton Police Chief & Family Test Positive for COVID-19

A look at what's making news just over the county line.

La Grange Police Issue Curfew Violations

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 17-24.

Holy Cross Reopens, Pastor Bible Class Continues

Holy Cross Lutheran Church has resumed services while complying with State guidelines for corporate worship. The Pastor’s Bible Class immediately follows the service in the sanctuary; however, all other Sunday School classes remain cancelled. Members 65 and older and those with underlying health conditions are encouraged to continue to worship from their homes.

Precinct 3 Now Accounts for 15 of Our 18 Active Cases

This week the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management began reporting pre-cinct-by-precinct details about the spread of the coronavirus locally.

Correction

A headline in the Tuesday edition incorrectly stated the deadline for the County Election Office to receive a mail-in ballot application for the Democratic runoff election for the July 14 primary.

After Long Service to the City, Outgoing Councilman Eilert Gets His Own Day

John Eilert stepped down as a councilman for Ward 4 in La Grange at the city council meeting Tuesday night, May 26. He had served in that position for 12 years. The City Council took the opportunity to proclaim that day as John Eilert Day in La Grange.

La Grange Scholarship Ceremony Like No Other

La Grange High School held its annual senior scholarship presentation ceremony Wednesday morning in the high school parking lot. In past years, the event took place in the basketball gym and usually lasted most of the morning as presenters would take pictures with each of the scholarship recipients. The school made some big changes to the ceremony due to the coronavirus pandemic this year. Radio…