2021 Was a Year of Big Headlines in Fayette County
Continued from last Friday’s edition:
Memorable headlines from the Fayette County Record in 2021:
February
Fayette County Fair Association to continue scholarship tradition
City of Ellinger holds public meeting to discuss water issues
Tree trimming becomes an issue in La Grange
La Grange police looking for leads in graffiti case La Grange swimmers shine
La Grange swimmers shine at regionals, Srubar sets school record
Numerous schools deal with busted pipes
Shock and thaw some without water a week
Water and meals arrive at the airport
St. Mark’s a safe haven during storm
Power and water outages add to woes of historic storm
Driver arrested for going around barricades and wrecking on Country Club Drive Water deliveries to the res
Water deliveries to the rescue for Bluff residents
Three running for La Grange mayor
Numerous local schools deal with busted pipes
233 Different power outages worked by FEC and contractors during storm
Rolling blackouts cause confusion and results in mass water supply issues
City of Ellinger to borrow money from county for first election
Fayette County still not designated a disaster area
Lady Leps win second round play off game
Lamer receives heroic service award
March
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu opens in downtown La Grange
Shorthorns make the sweet 16 with regional quarterfinal win over Weimar
La Grange Leopard golfers win home tourney
Propane was in short supply during storm
Father Tim Kosler to retire
Following State lead, county to lift mask mandates
La Grange dance team wins top awards Community Open House for
Community Open House for new La Grange elementary is scheduled
Jan Dockery is running for La Grange Mayor
Mike Stroup is running for Fayetteville Mayor
City of La Grange mask policy differs from the County’s
More vaccines rolling out locally
Texas teachers now eligible for COVID 19 vaccinations
La Grange’s Fisbeck makes history with Alabama
Shorthorns advance to State’s final four
Local electric utilities are managing to avoid chaos faced by other entities across the State.
Bill is filed to ban 18-wheelers on bluff
Founder of the first Round Top antiques fair dies. Emma Lee Turney was 92
41 remaining empty Hope Hill lots donated to the city
$100 million in Fentanyl seized in Fayette County Schulenburg falls in State
Schulenburg falls in State basketball semis
Water needs is a holdup for the new La Grange apartment complex
After a year, county leaders stop declaring COVID ongoing disaster here
County lunchtime closures scrutinized. County commissioners to reconsider this decision
La Grange sweeps track titles in Columbus
Local Alpaca finalist in Cadbury contest
Easter on the bluff event to rekindle German traditions
La Grange One act play advances to bi-district named allstar crew
Power lifters from Flatonia State bound
Display on Czech wedding traditions opens in La Grange
Cross country cyclist coming through La Grange
Highway 77 North of La Grange to get major expansion
1,150 COVID vaccines administered at the La Grange Fair grounds
After 35 years with the La Grange School district, Nora Otto is retiring.
Missy Zoch pitching for Texas Tech throws a no-hitter.
Homebound here have vaccines brought to them
Winedale’s Leon Hale dies at 99
Summer Internship being offered at Kreische Brewery
Wick throws no hitter as Leps win district opener
COVID shots available at Warrenton Antiques Fire Station
April
School Board approves $3 million dollar plan for stadium turf and track
Kunz of St. Rose named states top Catholic School teacher
La Grange golfers sweep district team titles
Major HEB renovations coming to the La Grange store
Local Alpaca is 4th in Cadbury Easter contest
FBI investigating Weimar bank robbery
Life is getting closer to normal at nursing homes
Documents reveal years of city mismanagement by secretary in Flatonia
Turtle Wing Foundation to host Temple Grandin Experience
Schools to continue requiring masks
Local Women’s Suffrage exhibit selected for Houston International Show
Local man drives for help after accidently shooting himself
COVID stats improving locally
After 43 years as church secretary and 2,000 bulletins Kozelsky is retiring
Habitat project clears hurdle to build affordable rental homes for people over 55
Races heat up as Election Day nears
La Grange dominates at district tennis
Gas leak near school causes scare
Lacrosse game at White Rock Park
Lady Leopards outscore Austin teams 49-0 in softball
Hearing set on pet food plant expansion
Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter partnering with Paws in Prison.
County Judge testifies in Austin about Bluff traffic bill
Investigators report finds numerous red flags for Flatonia, Brunner
Shorthorn band invited to 2022 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.
County recognized for recycling a million pounds in 2020.
Fair is working towards traditional 2021 event.
The County elections office will close voting precincts in West Point and Willow Springs. West Point will now vote in Plum
Fayetteville boys win regional team track title
Will Kates hired as head coach in Merkel
St. Mark’s announces Dan Wilford award winners
Juno qualifies for State golf tournament
La Grange school bus strikes a van and rolls over
City tackles issues of speeding and cars in yards
Water plan for new apartment complex uncertain
Only 350 cyclists expected to start one day MS ride.
May
Dockery wins mayor of La Grange and says, “I’m honored after wining”
Mike Stroup is the new mayor of Fayetteville
There is an election tie in Ellinger
Celebrate 150 years of Round Top
Ellinger Chamber preps for the 84th Tomato Festival
Fayette County Fair seeks royalty contestants
Unmarked children’s graves in Dubina get new headstones
Janet Moerbe honored for 33 years of service to the city
20,000-dollar grant from LCRA pays for playground cover
Powerhouse trio gathers for press event. Judge Joe Weber, Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp and former Governor Rick Perry
Leopard baseball advances to face Rusk in area round
Document tampering allegations and Flatonia cuts ties with longtime city attorney Angela Beck who also works for La Grange
St. Mark’s celebrates National Hospital Week
Faith Lutheran school in Warda to graduate first senior class
Paralympics medalist will speak at La Grange high school graduation
Benefit for homeless veterans being held at Paw Paw’s Fire House cafe in Carmine
Turtle Wing Foundation celebrates 10th anniversary
Blinn’s associate degree in economics ranked 10th in nation
Flatonia girls’ golf team is at State
La Grange’s Grant Juno competes at State Golf Tournament
LCRA, Bluebonnet Coop award $19,848 to brighten Round Tops town square
Beer and Birthday cake for Kreische’s 200th
Samaritan’s purse wraps up its 20th and final Hope Hill house. County votes for tax relief to
County votes for tax relief to aid plant expansion
LGISD considers new detention pond to handle storm issues
Fayetteville Lions headed to State quarterfinals
Sky Diving postponed for second time
Jackie Wessels retiring as Veterans Service Officer
Fayette County officers get new body armor through grant program
Faldyn’s artwork sells for $22,000 at Houston Livestock Show
Ellinger to purchase first City Hall thanks to donations
June
Grant for $779,000 sought for downtown projects
LGHS graduation was final event held on natural grass at the football field
Swiss Alp Twister rated EF-1 Mosquitoes becoming health
Mosquitoes becoming health hazard and safety issue
Man shot and killed in La Grange apartment
Crossbow fired in road rage incident
Wal-Mart pickup ribbon cutting held
David Zapalac celebrates 40 years of local banking
Fayetteville Lions roar back to baseball State semis for 8th time in school history.
Fayetteville is baseballs best. Lions win schools third State baseball title. Fayette County Record
Fayette County Record crowned State’s Top Semi-Weekly newspaper
Fayetteville freshman Supak named the title game MVP
Littrell appointed to the La Grange City Council
Fixing La Grange’s drainage issues could cost the city millions
June is National Family reunification month
Demolition has yet to begin on flooded golf course homes but action is coming soon
Texas Women’s league awards $127,925 in grants
Sky diving benefit at Texas skydiving in Lexington still on weather permitting
Bob Stryk named St. Rose distinguished alumni
Six young ladies vying for title of Fayette County fair queen
One hundred seventy first Round Top 4th of July event is scheduled
110-year-old schoolhouse being remodeled in Fayetteville
La Grange Postmaster Mike Kossa is retiring
Hungerford from St. James Episcopal Church is leaving La Grange
St. Mark’s advanced outpatient wound center receives award
Pope Francis names Fayette County priests Monsignors
Former Smithville Mayor faces Fayette Co. Charges
Fourteen safe landings in Habitat for Humanity sky diving fundraiser, which raised $22,437
Blinn Board of trustees adopts 121 million dollar budget.
July
Jernigan appointed to fill Pat Janca’s spot on the La Grange City Council
Fayette County listed among the top places to retire in the State
LGISD hires new band director
St. Mark’s Medical Center brings back Purple Angels
Jobs are awaiting but Fayette County labor force is aging out
Four locals arrested for damage to golf course
Local camp linked to COVID outbreak
Fireman runs to safety as truck hit while responding to a fire
General land office celebrates Schulenburg housing complex
Exemption will allow leopards, cougars at park near La Grange
Local girl and horse ride to a Junior National finals barrel racing rodeo title
Things getting wild at Community Theater. This is an all student production of the Jungle Book.
NRA Foundation awards grants to Sheriff’s Office
The Remnant Church held their annual 4th of July Freedom Party
Fayette County Crime stoppers increase reward for May 30-murder suspect. Two from La Grange headed
Two from La Grange headed to Junior Olympics
Womanless talent show at fair seeking participants
Celebrated Juneteenth and the Silver Star, one of the oldest black owned establishments in La Grange
Round Top library selected to receive ALA grant
La Grange’s Homer Bailey trying to work his way back to the majors
Local business owner arrested on trademark charges
First Presbyterian of La Grange welcomes Laura Gillette as new music program director
Twenty fires sparked by tire problem on a cattle trailer
Council votes to begin Hope Hill Annexation
Second Chance donates $20,000 to Habitat
Local aided in Virgin Galactic space flight
Kallus racking up the world titles in horsemanship
County budget request spotlight-high priced chairs
New La Grange band leadership
Abby Dela Rose competes in all-star game
July is National Vehicle theft prevention month
Lady Horn’s volleyball team receives academic award
LGISD says turf field should be ready for football season
Feed the Need continues to provide food and fellowship
Schulenburg girl scouts plant tree to mark centennial
Bugle Boy programs for nursing homes, Hospice patients continue
National Party of Texas kicks off in Schulenburg Aug 5-8.
Record goes to Minnesota as part of Catholic Heart work camp. Hostyn, Plum youth volunteer. Father Felix is installed
Father Felix is installed
Texas Heroes Museum wants to add memorial
Hallettsville man killed at party in rural Lavaca County
New Leon’s Crossing Housing development coming to Northrup
No vaccine or mask mandate for county employees
Muldoon roads getting needed repairs
Facing a $3.45 million budget deficit, county has some hard decisions to make
August
The Record and Andy Behlen earn top awards from South Texas Press Association
Local connection comes up in Rodney Reed hearing
Active COVID cases back in the triple digits
No remote learning at LGISD this year and face coverings are optional
Flatonia City Manager and City Secretary resign, citing division and chaos
Houston Oilers legend visit Schulenburg
Annual Fayette County 4-H banquet held at Casino Hall
IRS was sending Flatonia lien notices for services delinquencies
Schulenburg Festival attendance down from previous years but event still draws thousands John Conlee to perform at
John Conlee to perform at the Amphitheater
Habitat unveils plan for senior living complex in La Grange
Leo Wick’s TLC of the Fayette County fair
New LG city budget proposed including 4% raises and another police officer
Trying times at St. Mark’s amidst another COVID wave Bridge auctioned off on the
Bridge auctioned off on the courthouse lawn
City to add a little flair to the water tower
Janecka speaks his mind in return to the courthouse to talk about the dog policy in place and that the Gardenia Janssen animal shelter is a godsend
County approves $26.8 million budget