Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Brazos County Youth Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Dec. 13.

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held its Christmas Party at TCHCC in La Grange on Dec. 19. It was a festive event with a large turnout of members and guests, who sang Czech Christmas songs, enjoyed a turkey and dressing meal with dessert cakes, played a Czech trivia game, and exchanged gifts. Fayette County resident Madelyn Karstedt, the reigning Miss Czech-Slovak U.S.2025-2026 Queen, was introduced and spoke of her experiences since being crowned. She, along with 20252026 Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Little Princess Lillie Karstedt, introduce Maelynn Wasut as a candidate for Fayette County CHS Little Princess. The next Fayette County CHS meeting and annual Soup Social is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 at TCHCC in La Grange. The 2026 officer election will be held. Pictured from left, Miss Texas-Czech Slovak 2025-2026 Little Princess Lillie Karstedt, Maelynn Wasut, and Miss Czech-Slovak U.S. 2025-2026 Queen Madelyn Karstedt wearing Czech krojs.

The La Grange high school Leopard Spots yearbook staff won 15 awards at this year’s Best In Texas yearbook competition, judged by the Texas Association of Journalism Educators. This is the most awards the yearbook staff have received so far, in their eight years of submitting entries, and competed against 1,600 entries from schools all over the state.

Susan Williams went to Popz Star Bar in La Grange on the evening of Monday, July 28, to visit her friend who worked as the bartender that night. She left in an ambulance with three bullet holes in her legs.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov.9-15. Animal Complaint On Nov.

La Grange Police David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 26-Nov.

The winter holiday season brings increased traffic and celebrations across Texas, making it especially important for drivers to make safe choices behind the wheel. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension’s Watch UR BAC program, and local partners are reminding Texans that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

W The last Winchester Women’s Luncheon was held this last week, and invited guests were Kelly Franke and Brittany Hendrix of Combined Community Action, Inc. The Winchester women had taken on a project to assist CCA with stockings for the Christmas baskets that CCA deliver during the holidays.