Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on the evening of July 19, Deputy Joe Gonzales initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle on Highway 71 near West Point for traveling in the left lane without passing.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Wednesday, July 15 the Fayette County Narcotics Unit along with members of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office completed an ongoing narcotics investigation at a residence in the city of Flatonia.

Coronavirus may have stopped many things from happening this year, however it has brought back the good old days...just with a twist. Ryan Wotipka and his wife, Erin are bringing back The Cozy Theater in Schulenburg, but with an outdoor style.

Memories and recollections. Sometimes it’s a place, a taste or a sound; sometimes all three. Remember the old Warda Store? The taste of the juicy Warda Burger and the sound of dominoes being shuffled.

I went on vacation to Port Aransas last week with my family, which brought with it a big problem in the garden - how to keep everything alive in this blazing hot drought. We left Wednesday evening and planned to get back Monday morning.

The Brenham Banner-Press • The Washington County Fair Association announced the annual fair will take place as a youth exhibitor only event this year. The announcement came while many associations continue to navigate regulations set in place by Gov.

An interactive workshop luncheon is being hosted at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in La Grange on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Women’s Ministry is sponsoring the event. Pre-paid registration is required. The fee is $25 and includes book, lunch and bead packet. All women 16 and up are eligible to attend. The group is non-denominational book club. For information, contact Sherrie at (713) 962-8452 or Peggy at (361) 463-9088.

The La Grange Little League will hold a fish fry on Aug. 5 from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Fayette County Pavilion Hall (Round Up Hall). The meal will consist of fried fish, pinto beans, cole slaw and hush puppies. Tickets are $10 and can be ordered by calling Krystal Dahse at (979) 702-1766. The tickets will only be sold through July 25.

The Little Free Library located at the Randolph Recreation Center, 653 E. Pearl, has started a project focusing on diversity. The Lamplighters, curators of the library, are offering books for kids, adults, and young adults that promote understanding and acceptance of our differences. Our hope is that we can bring more unity to our community. The special books are displayed on the middle shelf. All citizens are invited to come read, return, share.

This summer has left schools preparing for a start of school like never before amidst the current pandemic. Monday’s meeting of the La Grange school board reflected these unprecedented times.