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County Gets Passing Grade on Audit; Road Complaints Arise

2 years ago By Andy Behlen

An independent auditor gave Fayette County a passing grade on it’s annual financial audit. Greg Trlicek of Stephenson, Legrand and Pfeil LLLC presented the County’s 2022 annual financial audit at the Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday, Sept.

Highway 159 to Close for Days at a Time Next Year

2 years ago By – Andy Behlen

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) informed the Fayette County Commissioners Court about major road construction that will begin on SH 159 north of La Grange next year. The Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged a letter it received from TxDOT at their meeting last Thursday outlining the construction plans.

Gun Auction Raises $32,000 for Sheriff’s Office

2 years ago By News Staff

Sgt. Ron Naumann holds a 12 gauge Remington 870 shotgun as auctioneer Lee Fritsch (right) calls out the bids at a gun auction hosted by The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, Sept. 28. The Sheriff’s auction included more than 100 firearms that have been seized and forfeited in criminal cases. The auction raised about $32,000 that will be used to supplement the Sheriff’s Office budget. Photo by Andy Behlen

Schulenburg Homecoming Royalty

2 years ago By News Staff

Schulenburg High School held its homecoming festivities last week, culminating with Friday’s football game, where the homecoming royalty was announced. From left to right, Keaton Walker and Rodney Walton were named Homecoming Queen and King and Annelyse Galipp was named Football Sweetheart. For more on the game see Page B1 today. Photo by Audrey Kristynik

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

2 years ago By News Staff

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Sept. 17-23: Illegal Burn - 1 Structure Fire - 1 Medical - 3 Accidents - 5 Grass Fires - 2 Fire Alarms - 2 Lawn Mower Fires - 2

Fort the Record

2 years ago By News Staff

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) is now accepting applications for the 2023 Community Impact Grant Cycle until Sept. 30. Nonprofits within an 80-mile radius of La Grange, Texas can apply. Priority will be given to programs focused on Mental Health and Workforce Development and education, but others can apply to the FCF Donor Response Program, available yearround. Donors can connect with pressing rural area needs through this program. Organizations can apply to the Donor Response Program Grant at any time, but only once every 12 months. Learn more and apply at www.faycofoundation. com/nonprofits

LG Elementary Kids Get Visit from Alpacas

2 years ago By News Staff

Driver of Tractor Dies From Injuries in Wreck

2 years ago By Andy Behlen

The local man thrown off a tractor in a crash on FM 609 last week has succumbed to his injuries. Elroy John Zimmermann, 96 of La Grange, died on Saturday, September 23.

Scouts Witness a Wide - Ranging Council Meeting

2 years ago By Andy Behlen

As a pair of boy scouts looked on as part of their merit badge requirements, the La Grange City Council discussed their plans for hiring a new city manager at a meeting Monday night, Sept. 25.

Scouts Witness a Wide - Ranging Council Meeting

One Injured in Wreck at Highway 77 Construction Zone

2 years ago By – Andy Behlen

One person was injured in a crash involving a car and a pickup truck on US 77 south of La Grange Wednesday morning, Sept. 27.

One Injured in Wreck at Highway 77 Construction Zone

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