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Oversize Load Knocks Down Power Pole

2 years ago By News Staff

An oversized load traveling on SH 159 pulled down lines and a utility pole just outside of La Grange on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 20. La Grange Fire Chief Frank Menefee said the incident involved a secondary electric line along with telephone and cable lines. La Grange Fire Department responded and blocked traffic while City of La Grange crews replaced the pole and restored power.

Oversize Load Knocks Down Power Pole

Schulenburg Police Report

2 years ago By Troy Brenek
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of On Feb. 4-10.
Schulenburg Police Report

Watson Calls for Shutting Austin’s Portion of the Power Plant in Five Years

2 years ago By Andy Behlen
In a newsletter last week, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson reiterated his City’s commitment to divesting in the Fayette Power Project (FPP) outside La Grange. Austin Energy, the City’s power utility, owns 50 percent interest in two out of the three coal-fired units at FPP. That represents about 13 percent of Austin Energy’s total generating capacity. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) operates the plant and owns the remaining portion.

About 90,000 Gallons Of Water Flood Church

2 years ago By Jeff Wick
Where carpet used to be, pieces of cardboard form steeping stones on the barren, sticky floor all throughout much of New Life Methodist Church in La Grange. Sheetrock has been cut out from the lower walls all around the complex.
About 90,000 Gallons Of Water Flood Church

For the Record

2 years ago By News Staff
The La Grange Knights of Columbus will hold a drivethru fish fry fundraiser on Friday, Feb. 23 from 4-6 p.m. at the KC Community Center in La Grange, located at 190 S. Brown St. The meal will include fried fish and hushpuppies, cole slaw, pinto beans and buttered potatoes for $14/ plate. Meal is on a first come, first served basis.
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