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U-Turn on Highway 77 Injures Two

A Houston man suffered serious injuries in a wreck on US 77 north of La Grange. The crash happened near the intersection of Bear Creek Road and US 77 around 4:17 p.m.

Fayette County Saturated by Recent Rains

To the left is a picture of Lane Pool Creek in the Cozy Corner area of Fayette County, running nearly two feet over the county road Saturday, swelled by recent rainfall that has saturated Fayette County. LCRA’s weather station on the Colorado River above La Grange had gotten 7.59 inches of rain in the last week with more predicted Monday and Tuesday. Some areas of the county have gotten nearly a foot of rain in the last week.

Fayette County Saturated by Recent Rains

County Leaders Debate Audit Practices

Fayette County Commissioners hired local CPA Greg Trlicek to perform audits of each County department that handles money. Every year, the County hires an outside accountant to conduct an overall audit of the County’s finances, which is required by state law.

Goehring and Polasek Are Top Grads at RT-C

On Thursday, May 4 Round Top-Carmine High School hosted its Academic Banquet to award high school seniors with financial scholarships and graduation honors. So far, the senior class of 2023, comprised of 12 students, earned approximately $63,400 for post high school education including academics or trades.
Goehring and Polasek Are Top Grads at RT-C

Fort the Record

Friends of the Schulenburg Library are hosting their annual Book Sale at the library at 310 Simpson St. in Schulenburg, beginning Monday, May 15 to Tuesday, May 23 during regular library hours. Books are from a variety of sources including many donations of long loved collections by those in declutter mode. Whether you wish to buy or just browse, all are welcome to ply the organized sections. Prices start at fifty cents. Hardcovers from a dollar. Proceeds benefit the library.

Local Athletes Grab Titles at State Track & Field Meet in Austin

“ It means so much, considering last year I was out with an injury. Being able to come back and do this, having these medals feels great.” – La Grange’s Austen Diggs, who won the state title in the 200 meters Thursday after winning state bronze in the 100 earlier in the day.
Local Athletes Grab Titles at State Track & Field Meet in Austin

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