Flatonia named the 2020 Homecoming Queen, Jessica Pope, and Homecoming King, Izick Hernandez, at Friday night’s football game, which the Bulldogs won 34-7. More on that game on Page B2 today.

Michael and Mazie Hess of Ellinger died Thursday, two days after they were both seriously injured after a massive explosion caused by a propane leak leveled their home. Both Michael, 79, and Mazie, 81, were pulled from the rubble by neighbors and flown by helicopter to Austin where they underwent surgeries, but their injuries ultimately proved to be fatal.

Fayette County Commissioners appointed Sylvia Mendoza to serve the unexpired term of the late Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Rosalinda Adamcik, who died in office unexpectedly on August 29. Mendoza has worked in the Tax Assessor’s Office for the past five years.

The City of Flatonia declined to hand over documents detailing the investigation and subsequent retirement of former City Secretary Melissa Brunner. Instead, the City is asking Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to keep most of the details private.

La Grange Main Street will host the 4th annual La Grange Art Stroll on Saturday, September 12 from 3-7 pm on the courthouse square. Over 15 artisans will have their work on display in locations throughout downtown La Grange. Enjoy art and shopping while you stroll through downtown. And if you get hungry, stop by one of our great restaurants or check out one of the new food trucks.

Many of you are planting your fall garden right now (or at least you should be). Now is a good time to start applying what I believe is the backbone of a good organic gardening program - liquid seaweed, molasses and apple cider vinegar.

The BYOB Cooking Team of La Grange (including Charles Schulz, Ron Voss Jr, and Timmy Machala) were crowned Grand Champs at the Fayette County Fair BBQ Cook-Off Sunday. By virtue of their win, they qualify to represent Fayette County as the Go Texan champs at next year’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo cook off. The BYOB team members, center, were joined by Go Texan officials at the conclusion of Sunday’s awards in La Grange. We’ll have more BBQ winners from the fair cook off in the newspaper next week. Photo by Jeff Wick

The Schulenburg City Council voted to slightly raise the property tax rate at a meeting Tuesday, Sept. 8.

If you’re looking for some great fun activities for the entire family; look no further. The annual Tejas Family Fun Day is Sunday, Sept. 13, from 2 to 7 p.m. This event is an opportunity for everyone to come out and enjoy all the fun things that Tejas Camp and Retreat Center has to offer.

Saturday the Round Top Family Library is hosting their annual “Books, Boots and BBQ” fundraiser from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Round Top Rifle Hall. The event is held even years to thank the community and volunteers for their support.