La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of March 30-April 6. Animal Complaint On April 3, Officer Steven Haynie was dispatched to the 200 block of N.
La Grange Police Report

Non-Profit Spotlight

Turtle Wing Foundation helps children with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. 1203 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 505-5090 Fayette Co.

Stansberry Selected as Deputy of the Quarter

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that Deputy Chris Stansberry has been selected as the Deputy of the First Quarter for 2025. Deputy Stansberry has been with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office since September of 2024.
Presenting Deputy Stansberry with his Deputy of the First Quarter plaque is Sergeant Duane Meagher on the left.

Body of Missing Woman Found

The case of the missing woman in Fayetteville has now turned into a death investigation. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office confirmed this week that the body found on Coufal Rd. last Tuesday belonged to 39-year-old Viviana Ortiz-Zuniga. Ortiz-Zuniga was last seen on the night of Wednesday, April 2.

Educational Spark

Until a few months ago, the welding area at La Grange High School was outdated and cramped. Holes and burned areas were visible in the partition walls between each aging work station.
Educational Spark

Battery Storage Lawsuit Dismissed

Last week a visiting judge dismissed the lawsuit between neighbors over a proposed battery electric storage system (BESS) in the Warda area. Late last year, plaintiffs Jim Clements, Guadalupe Gutierrez, Cynthia Gutierrez, Mark Heater and Carolyn Lehmann sued the McBroom family to stop the construction of a BESS facility on the Mc-Broom’s property, which lies along Warda Church Rd.

FOR THE RECORD

Library Book Sale 

The Fayette Public Library’s annual used Book Sale is this weekend. Friday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, April 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, April 27 from Noon to 4 p.m. 

Ellinger VFD Feast 

Ageless Artistry Reception a Success In Schulenburg

On Saturday, April 12, the Schulenburg community came together to celebrate the remarkable talents of our senior artists at the Ageless Artistry reception. Over 100 attendees filled the gallery space, creating an atmosphere brimming with celebration and camaraderie. Guests enjoyed an impressive display of 180 pieces of artwork, showcasing the skills and passion of our 28 talented artists. The event was a feast for the eyes and the palate, with abundant food and beverages shared among all who entered.
Ageless Artistry Reception a Success In Schulenbur
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