A wreck on SH 159 between La Grange and Rutersville Monday morning slowed traffic as thousands of visitors were in the area for the annual Spring Antiques Show in northern Fayette County. Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the crash, but their report was not available in time for this publication. The crash took place near the intersection of SH 159 and Forest Hills East Rd. It involved a black Kia sedan and a white work van. Fayette County EMS transported the female driver of the Kia to Columbus Community Hospital.

Sunday March 24, Madelyn Karstedt (right) was crowned Czech Slovak Queen of Fayette County and Lillie Karstedt (center) was crowned Czech Slovak Princess of Fayette County at an event at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. The sisters are daughters of John and Bonny Karstedt of La Grange. They are granddaughters of the late James and Kay Karstedt of La Grange and great granddaughters of the late Ben and Lillie Zapalac of La Grange. Both girls are 7th generation of Fayette County.

The just-completed Easter weekend was a big one in Fayette County. Above are some of the hundreds of kids who came to the Jersey Barnyard’s annual Easter Egg hunt. Of course, the faithful attended special Easter services all over the county as well, like the Easter Vigil at Hostyn’s Holy Rosary Church which began with this outside Service of Light, below, which included a twilight bonfire.