Sunday March 24, Madelyn Karstedt (right) was crowned Czech Slovak Queen of Fayette County and Lillie Karstedt (center) was crowned Czech Slovak Princess of Fayette County at an event at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. The sisters are daughters of John and Bonny Karstedt of La Grange. They are granddaughters of the late James and Kay Karstedt of La Grange and great granddaughters of the late Ben and Lillie Zapalac of La Grange. Both girls are 7th generation of Fayette County.
A wreck on SH 159 between La Grange and Rutersville Monday morning slowed traffic as thousands of visitors were in the area for the annual Spring Antiques Show in northern Fayette County. Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the crash, but their report was not available in time for this publication. The crash took place near the intersection of SH 159 and Forest Hills East Rd. It involved a black Kia sedan and a white work van. Fayette County EMS transported the female driver of the Kia to Columbus Community Hospital.
The City of La Grange experienced a brief power outage on Wednesday afternoon when a tree limb fell on a line. Assistant City Manager Frank Menefee said the City contractors were trimming trees on Walnut St. when they lost control of a limb. Power was out across much of the town for about 10 minutes. City crews quickly restored electricity.
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of March 17-23.
Agency Assist
On March 22, Sgt. Tobey McFadden responded to the 600 block of Upton for a subject at the police department who was allergic to bees and had been stung by a bee. Mc-Fadden stayed on scene until EMS arrived and began treatment. Animal Complaint
On March 19, Officer James Whited was dispatched to the 800 block of North for goats out. Officer arrived and placed goats back in fence.
