Schulenburg ISD has appointed Dr. Tina Herrington as interim superintendent for the school district.

The Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series, presented by Arts for Rural Texas, returns this March with live acoustic shows every Tuesday evening on the historic courthouse square in Fayetteville. Music has played an important role in the history and personality of Fayetteville, and the historic courthouse and town square have played supporting roles in providing a family-friendly venue for many community and music events over the years.

News The annual domino tournament sponsored by the Winchester Area Civic Association was held this past week with 31 teams participating. A fried chicken dinner was held prior to the gaming.

The main topic of discussion at the February meeting of the La Grange School Board was the four-day week calendar proposal. Superintendent Andy McHazlett cited the primary reason for considering a fourday school week calendar was teacher recruitment and retention.

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Two vehicles collided at the intersection of SH 159 and the Highway 71 Bypass in La Grange Tuesday evening, just one day before the state activated new traffic lights at that intersection. La Grange Police Capt. Troy Stevens reported that the wreck took place around 5:32 p.m. on Feb. 18. A white 2020 Lincoln NKZ was traveling west on the Hwy. 71 feeder road in front of Whataburger. The Lincoln had stopped for the flashing red light at the intersection, but then it took off into the intersection. The Lincoln collided with a white 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 that was heading into La Grange on SH 159. All parties declined EMS transport. Police cited the driver of the Lincoln for failure to yield the right of way.

On Saturday, February 7, students from the La Grange HS Band performed at the UIL Region 18/26 Solo & Ensemble Contest. Congratulations to the following students on their outstanding performances: Class 1 Soloists (Gold Medalists):

The La Grange Senior Citizen Activity Center, Inc. will host Game Day on Thursday, Feb. 27 from 9-11:30 a.m. at the City of La Grange Randolph Recreation Center. Game Day will be held every second and fourth Thursday of each month throughout 2025. For more information, contact Liz Tannler at (281) 543-1976.

Recent discussions about the Round Top Precinct Courthouse brings up a deeper story – the perception of “outsiders” changing the tiny hamlet in northern Fayette County. “Round Top has been changing for a long time,” said Round Top Mayor Judith Vincent.

Last weekend Janessa and I took the long road to Ennis to cover the Ennis Czech Music Festival for the Texas Polka News. The festival started out Friday night and continued Saturday with a full day of polka music at the Ennis Sokol Hall.