Fifty years ago, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) selected the site for what would become the Sam Seymour Power Plant, also known as the Fayette Power Project. Over the next few years, the state-chartered river authority would condemn thousands of acres of land around the community of Biegel, which now lies under the plant’s cooling reservoir, Fayette Lake.

La Grange Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574 will be taking pre-orders for barbecue turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys are 16-18 lbs. and cost $60. If possible, please reserve your order before Nov. 19 by calling (979) 9685117. Pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 27 between 4 to 6 p.m.

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E Shared Lutheran Ministry St. John in Ellinger will host the first Wednesday service of Advent on Dec.

St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger has donated $13,000 to the Turtle Wing Foundation in Schulenburg, representing 10% of the proceeds raised from its annual bazaar held the fourth Sunday in August. The funds will support the foundation’s mission to assist children with learning challenges and their families.

As of Nov. 8, the total intake for 2024 for the Gardenia E.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Nov. 3-9: Mutual Aid/Grass Fire - 1 Medical - 5 Fire Alarms - 2 Electrical Fire - 1 Vehicle Fire - 1 Illegal Burning - 2 Smoke Reports - 2 Grass Fires - 6 Accidents - 5 Gas Leak/Odor - 1

Robert Earl Keen is a Texas music legend whose storytelling has shaped Americana for over four decades. With hits like “The Road Goes on Forever,” he earned a place in the Texas Heritage Songwriter Hall of Fame and influenced countless artists. Known for his dynamic live shows and acclaimed albums, Keen has headlined major festivals and won the American Music Association’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Though he retired from touring in 2022, his creative spirit lives on with new projects like his latest release, Western Chill, and continued concert dates including the upcoming benefit concert at the Round Top Festival Institute.

Saturday Production of Community Theatre Play Saved When Teen Steps Into Spotlight The three-day run of Fayette County Community Theatre’s “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” completed its run Sunday after three days of packed houses at the Fair Pavilion. And the western drama had a little extra drama before Saturday’s production when the female lead completely lost her voice.

T here might not be a better place to see and hear a movie than the concert hall at Festival Hill. And four days of movies filled that venue and others around town at the first annual Round Top International Film Festival.