A crash on Interstate 10 west of Schulenburg on Father’s Day left one man dead and three people in the hospital. Texas Department of Transportation investigated the crash, but details were not available in time for this publication.

Below is information on the recent activity of St. Mark’s Medical Center courtesy of St. Mark’s Board Chair Dudley Piland: St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) Board and Progressive Health Group (PHG) took another step toward reopening the rural emergency hospital (REH) that ceased all operations on October 12, 2023. In a special meeting on Tuesday, June 18, the SMMC Board approved an Amendment to the Purchase and Sales Agreement (PSA) with La Grange Hospital Holding, LLC (LGHH). LGHH is a Texas limited liability company that PHG formed to own and operate the hospital should the purchase of SMMC be finalized. SMMC will now share the amended PSA with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) as they have the ultimate decisionmaking authority since they now own the note.

board met Monday. New teacher/professional staff for the 2024-25 school year will include: Brook Bradley- middle school science teacher/coach; Barry Donovan- high school math teacher; Alec Hathcock-elementary physical education/coach; Carolyn Honish-elementary 3rd grade resource teacher; Elana Ledwik Carlile-high school English teacher; and Megan Schulze-high school math teacher.

A man exploring the country on foot stopped for a rest in Schulenburg last Saturday. His visit may have gone unnoticed were it not for a brief mention in a report from the Schulenburg Police Department. The report said Officer M.D. Krenek took a call around 6 a.m. about a stranger sitting on private property under a tree near the 1500 block of S. Kessler Ave.

The La Grange City Council heard a presentation last week from the law firm that collects delinquent property taxes for the City. John Banks, a partner with the firm Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins and Mott LLP, explained the collection process at the Council meeting on June 10.

A young man in the Winedale area suffered a serious injury when a horse kicked him in the head on Sunday, June 16. First responders got the call around 8 p.m.

This Independence Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, and Watch UR BAC are reminding drivers about the deadly consequences of drug-impaired driving. If your Fourth of July holiday plans include using drugs, plan for a sober driver to get you home safely. Remember: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. “When it comes to drug use behind the wheel, just don’t do it,” said Sally Garrett, County Extension Agent. “Drugs and driving do not mix.

The Fayette County Fair is pleased to announce that three young ladies will vie for the title of 2024 Fayette County Fair Queen and two more for 2024 Fayette County Fair Jr. Miss.

The City of Schulenburg uncovered some art not seen in 50 years while making repairs to City Hall last week. City Manager Tami Walker said workers removed a small section of the marble facade while performing foundation repairs to City Hall.