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Wonders Never Cease for Fayette County’s Adventurous Martha Tauch

5 years ago By Elaine Thomas

Adapting to new technology might be intimidating for some of us, but Martha Tauch takes it in stride. On a Zoom meeting ably hosted by Schulenburg Regency Social Worker Tracy Psencik, the 104-year-old birthday girl felt right at home. Also on the call were Martha’s son, Arnold, and his wife, Joanne, and me.

Martha Tauch has inspired several generations of Flatonia and area residents and now encourages factory workers in Ohio, who manufacture walkers. They see her smiling face every day on a poster in the plant as they go about their jobs.

Explosion at M-G Feed Heard from Miles

5 years ago By Jessica Montez

The Colorado County Citizen • On Monday, Dec. 28 the M-G feed mill located on I-10 outside Weimar experienced an explosion that was heard from miles away.

Quade-Werchan Post 338 Meeting Will be Held Jan. 7

5 years ago By News Staff

The monthly meeting for American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338 scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 7, will be held.

More County Records Will Soon be Searchable Online

5 years ago By Andy Behlen

Fayette County Commissioners approved a contract for a web hosting service that will allow anyone from the public to search records at the County Clerk’s office online. Typically, anyone wanting to view county clerk records like land deeds and liens must go to the County Clerk’s office in person.

Public Hearing On Tax Break Set for Feb. 19

5 years ago By Andy Behlen

A public hearing over the proposed property tax abatement for the Perdue Farms plant in Schulenburg has been scheduled for Feb. 19.

Communications Tower Proposed on Mazoch Road in Holman

5 years ago By News Staff

Uniti Towers, LLC proposes to build a 240-foot Guyed Tower Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/white strobes. The Site location is 12100 Mazoch Road, Holman, Fayette County, Texas, 78962, Latitude: 29-47-11.671 Longitude: -96-49-04.078. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1180350.

Communications Tower Proposed on Highway 95 in Cistern

5 years ago By News Staff

Harmoni Towers, LCC proposes to build a 283-foot Guyed Communications Tower. Anticipated lighting application is medium intensity dual red/ white strobes. The Site location is State Highway 95, Cistern, Fayette County, Texas 78941, Lat: [29° 49’ 3.649” N], Long: [97° 12’ 55.962” W]. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Antenna Structure Registration (ASR, Form 854) filing number is A1180344.

Ronald Eugene Gartman Estate Claims Sought

5 years ago By News Staff

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters of Administration for the Estate of Ronald Eugene Gartman, Deceased, were issued on December 29, 2020, in Cause No. 12681, pending in the County Court of Fayette County, to: Sheryl Lynn Barta Gartman.

New Year’s Day Oaths

5 years ago By News Staff

County Judge Joe Weber administered the oath of office to several county officials beginning new terms of office on Friday, Jan. 1. Picture above, from left are Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Sylvia Mendoza, Fayette Groundwater Conservation District Board member Robert Leer, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom, Pct. 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, newly appointed Pct. 4. Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Sheriff Keith Korenek (the only one of the 10 officials pictured who chose not to wear a mask to the event), Pct. 1 Constable William Roensch, Pct. 2 Constable Roger Wunderlich and Pct. 4 Constable Jason Strickland. Photo by Andy Behlen

After 41 Years, Tommy Taylor Retires from LGISD

5 years ago By Jeff Wick

For 41 years Tommy Taylor worked in the maintenance department of La Grange Independent School District. Friday was his last day as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement.

After 41 Years, Tommy Taylor Retires from LGISD

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