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The Von Rosenberg Store on Travis Street

10 months ago By Rox Ann Johnson

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

This 2010 photograph by Kathy Carter shows the three buildings on Travis Street that once made up the Von Rosenberg Company. Photo courtesy of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

For the Record

10 months ago By News Staff

Bingo for Seniors (60 and older plus guests) will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center on Sunday, Aug. 10 from 2-4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $5 card covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips/snacks and drinks available for freewill donation.

Progressive Health to Close Deal on Hospital August 24

10 months ago By Andy Behlen

The former St. Mark’s Medical Center could reopen as a hospital as soon as the first quarter of next year, according to Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever.

Truck Over the Line Causes Wreck on Bluff During Storm

10 months ago By Andy Behlen

A crash involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler shut down traffic on the Bluff outside La Grange for over an hour Monday morning, Aug. 4.

Truck Over the Line Causes Wreck on Bluff During Storm

Karstedt Crowned Czech Queen at National Pageant

10 months ago By News Staff

Madelyn Karstedt of La Grangr won the Miss US Czech Slovak Queen pageant this weekend in Wilber, Nebraska. Madelyn is the daughter of John and Bonny Karstedt of La Grange.

Madelyn Karstedt with her new crown. Photo credit: Julia Ourecky Photography and the Miss Czech-Slovak US Pageant

Prep Begins for New $4.3 Million Visitor Center on the Bluff

10 months ago By Andy Behlen

Workers at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites were setting up a temporary visitors center this week. The Sites will move their offices into the temporary structure to make way for construction of a new visitors center.

Prep Begins for New $4.3 Million Visitor Center on the Bluff

ARTS Announces Emerging Artists Winners

10 months ago By Cindy Stephens

Open Studio resumed at ARTS Aug. 8. Artists can connect with fellow creatives, work on projects in a supportive environment and exchange constructive critiques with peers. Artists of all skill levels and media are welcome to attend on Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Schmid ARTS Annex. For more information, go here: https://www.artsforruraltexas. org/openstudio.

Women’s Equality in Texas

10 months ago By Women’s Rights Through A Texas Lens

As we prepare to commemorate Women’s Equality Day on August 26—marking the historic ratification of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote—the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas offers this article on the journey toward women’s equality in Texas.

RT Launches First-Ever Restaurant Weeks to Support GFCF

10 months ago By News Staff

ThisAugust, two of Round Top’s beloved restaurants: Lulu’s and Mandito’s Tex-Mex, are teaming up with the Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) to launch the first-ever Round Top Restaurant Weeks, a new annual tradition designed to support local nonprofits and strengthen community well-being.

RT-Carmine ISD Returns to School Aug. 13

10 months ago By Kyla Goebel

School starts again this Wednesday, Aug. 13. Sending prayers for another great school year for all the teachers, students, staff, and families.

RT-Carmine ISD Returns to School Aug. 13

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