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Neighbors Nervous as New Truck Stop Planned

The Texan, an up-and-coming chain of destination convenience stores, plans to build a big new store in Schulenburg at the corner of US 77 and Interstate 10. The Yorktown-based chain began spreading from its hometown in 2014 and now operates stores in Cuero, Goliad, Victoria and most recently Monahans.
Early Voting in Fayette Co. Has Already Surpassed 2016 Levels

With a week’s worth of early voting left, Fayette County has already surpassed the total number of early votes cast in the last presidential election four years ago. Back in 2016, some 5,982 locals cast their ballots before election day.
Larger Than Expected Crowds at Antiques Shows

Many locals were surprised about the size of crowds last weekend at the Fall Antiques Show in northern Fayette County, with some wondering whether the influx of people might lead to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Life Amidst COVID, The Battle Continues

Sacred Heart Has First Case Two-and-a-half months since the return to school, Sacred Heart School in La Grange has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a student Tuesday. Principal LaDonna Voekel said she feels “very blessed” that the school was able to go as long as they did without having a case.
Preschoolers Meet Community Helpers

St. James Episcopal Preschool hosted a Truck Touch Wednesday as an introduction to their “Community Helpers” unit. Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, EMS, La Grange Police and Fire Department let students touch, see, and hear what their trucks and equipment do and how they keep us safe. The event was held at First Presbyterian Church, which is where the preschool is operating while construction is being completed at St. James for a new education building with more classroom space. Here La Grange volunteer fire fighter Frankie Srubar shows the students the tools of the trade.
Heritage Fest 2020

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center hosted its annual Heritage Fest on Saturday, Oct. 17.
Ten New Homes are Up in Schulenburg Subdivision With 25 More by Year’s End

DSW Homes has completed ten new homes in its Falcon View subdivision in Schulenburg and plans to complete the remaining 25 by the end of the year, according to DSW executive Beau Yarbrough. “We should be out of there by the end of the year,” Yarbrough said.
Could Fayette Co. Judge Be A& M’s Next President?

Fayette County Judge Joe Weber acknowledged last week that his name has been circulated as a possible successor to outgoing Texas A&M President Michael K. Young.
Sales Tax Revenue Slumps in October

Maybe 2020 looks so bad because 2019 was actually so good, at least for local sales tax revenue. The pandemic slump was particularly evident in this month’s sales tax rebates for the towns in Fayette County.
Big Turnout for Early Voting

Tuesday was the first day of in-person early voting in Texas and locals have sure been turning out, with 1,932 in Fayette County voting just in the first two days. Though voters have had to wait in line, many have reported that the wait is not long. Above, the line waiting to vote Monday morning in the courthouse was about 20 people long. Right: Someone placed a “I Voted” sticker on statue of LaFayette near the courthouse atrium.
While Checking Cell Phone, Driver Flips Rig

Driver inattention was the suspected cause of an 18-wheeler rollover on US 77 near the Hostyn rest stop south of La Grange Wednesday morning, Oct. 14.
Antique Shows Kick Off

This weekend marks the official beginning of three weeks of the fall antiques shows in the Round Top/Warrenton/Carmine area of Fayette County. Above, Benito Perez of Casper and Gerards at the Bull Market in Warrenton poses with a fleet of vintage kayaks and other items from Holland that are for sale in the show. Photo by H.H. Howze
Fayette County 4-H Color Run Held

Fayette County 4-H recently sponsored a 4K Color Run/Walk on Saturday, October 10 in conjunction with National 4-H Week One Day Community Service Project. One Day is a day when all 4-H Clubs/Members in Texas do something to benefit their community. The Color Run raised over $2,500 and was donated to the Emily Fritsch 4-H Scholarship Fund. Sponsors of the run included: La Grange 4-H, Buck Up Auctions and Realty, MidTex Materials LLC, and Orsak’s Café, Capital Farm Credit, Flatonia 4-H, J&J AC and Heating Service LLC, and Round Top Carmine 4-H, Fayetteville 4-H, Grow Wings 4-H, Fayette 4-H Horse Club, Pure Country 4-H, and Schulenburg 4-H and Fayette County Fairgrounds.
Family of Six Escapes Through a Window Amidst Early Morning Fire

A home near West Point burned to the ground early Thursday morning, Oct. 8.
High School Students Work for Suicide Prevention Awareness

Mental health and suicide are often difficult but essential topics to discuss. With September being National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, two La Grange High School students decided to help their fellow students better understand how to handle these difficult situations, using a combination of education, humor and a little competition.
Mechanical CPR?

Fayette County Commissioners approved the purchase of another mechanical CPR device at a meeting last Thursday. Fayette County EMS already has one such device, a Stryker Lucas 3.
Tempers Flare as Political Parade Goes Through LG Neighborhood

For the past few Saturdays, local supporters of President Donald Trump’s re-election have held a parade, dubbed the Fayette County Trump Train, through La Grange and surrounding areas. This past Saturday afternoon, a disturbance arose as the parade traveled through the Northpointe neighborhood in La Grange, with both sides accusing the other of uncivil behavior.
Czhilispiel 48 a ‘Limited Edition’

Czhilispiel 48 has been dubbed the “Limited Edition” version of the annual festival in Flatonia. Because of the pandemic there is a limited schedule activities October 24 and 25.
Local Co-Ops Sponsor Shred Day

National Cooperative Month provides an opportunity for cooperatives to celebrate the benefits of cooperatives with their members and the community. As a special thank you and to celebrate Co-op Month, Colorado Valley Telephone Cooperative and Fayette Electric Cooperative hosted their 3rd Annual Shred Day on Friday, October 2 for their members. PROSHRED, a document shredding firm, provided the on-site shredding truck to shred documents for FEC members in the morning and for CVTC customers in the afternoon. FEC’s Justin Neiser and Aaron Tonn place documents, delivered by FEC members, in the container for PROSHRED’s Alejandro Marin to place in the shredding truck.
Gebhard Road to Get Much-Needed Repair

Fayette County Commissioners Court awarded a $387,000 bid to Jacquez Construction and Trucking LLC for a Cummins Creek bank stabilization project along Gebhard Road. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey back in 2017 gouged through the bank of Cummins Creek along Gebhard Road between Warrenton and Willow Springs..

Swing Into Fayetteville Day Proclaimed

Fayetteville Mayor Mike Stroup (left) signed a proclamation last week designating Dec.

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Hoops Extravaganza: Tourney Season Fills The Gyms

The No. 4-ranked Fayetteville basketball team continued their hot start to the season by sweeping four games at their home tournament last week, beating Prairie Lea 87-31, Louise 80-39, Brazos Christian 8270, and Flatonia 59-55.

For the Record

The City of La Grange would like to inform utility customers that Aqua-Metric Sales Company will be working throughout the city installing the new water meters. The Aqua-Metric work crew(s) can be identified by their Aqua-Metric Sales Company work truck(s) and uniform(s). The City of La Grange expects crews to begin working throughout the city limits starting Dec. 5. It will take approximately…

Truck Carrying Crushed Vehicles Wrecks on I-10

An 18-wheeler rollover on Interstate 10 west of Flatonia slowed traffic for several hours Thursday morning, Nov. 30.

Town Lights Up For 150th Birthday

The Schulenburg Sesquicentennial Celebration took place on Saturday, Dec. 2.

Van Was Parking Above Gas Tanks, Siphoning Fuel Inside

Flatonia Police broke up a sophisticated fuel theft operation last week. Police Chief Lee Dick said Officer Wilbert “Billy” Kalina was on patrol around 1:30 a.m.

Service Center Almost Open

The New Region 13 Education Service Center in La Grange (in the old Bealls building) is on the brink of opening.

National Adoption Month Celebrated With a Special Event at Courthouse

tissues to dry his eyes. “We see a lot of ugly things in this courtroom,” Steinhauser said.

Adopt Me

Oakley (left) is a year-old Border Collie mix. She is a high energy girl who is people and dog friendly. She is just under 30 pounds and ready to fi nd a family to call her own.

Yellow Fever Killed Thousands of Texans

T EXAS History The Texas Congress picked Houston as the new capital of the Lone Star Republic over Matagorda and Washington-on-the-Brazos on Nov. 30, 1836.

Things Mama Never Told Me About Getting Older

I keep being surprised at the advantages of Old Age and I am not only speaking about senior discounts. Pleasantries abound, but are seldom listed. Everyone seems to know the disadvantages, so I will not go there.

Abbott: Battle Continues Over Vouchers

Highlights As time runs out next week on the fourth special session, Gov. Greg Abbott said he will continue to fight for school choice, despite the Texas House once again decisively rejecting it when 21 Republicans largely from rural districts joined Democrats in stripping it from a $7.6 billion education bill.

The Environment Around the Bluff

The front page of today’s paper tells the story of the massive rockfall that took place Friday morning on the limestone Bluff south of the Colorado River from La Grange. The event jogged some memories of a few other historic “rock falls” on the Bluff.

Schulenburg Priest Luke Prihoda Inducted Into Hall of Honor at Sam Houston State

It takes a different breed of pitcher to close out a baseball game. When you look beyond raw talent, tedious scouting reports and box scores, and all that stands between you and victory are the final three outs, few relievers have the mindset required to overcome the pressure and deliver for their teammates.

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