Fayette County beef cattle production continues to be a top performer in the state of Texas year in and year out. Annually, beef cattle producers face numerous challenges ranging from fluctuating cattle prices to environmental events like Hurricane Harvey and extreme drought. Therefore, the Fayette Beef Committee along with the Fayette County A&M AgriLife Extension Service work together and present timely and valuable best management practices to improve efficiency in beef cattle production.

Identity theft is on the rise. In 2021 alone, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) received almost 1.4 million reports of identity theft.

My name isArthur Bosque and I am currently the Ward Four Councilmember here in La Grange. I previously served as Ward One Councilmember for seven years. I have lived in this community for 43 years. I am a member of Knights of Columbus Council #2574. I am on the Board of Directors for the Knights of Columbus Community Board. I am a member of the Holy Name Society and currently serve as President. I am currently a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and have been a member for 43 years. I served as a volunteer Fireman for eighteen years and am currently retired from firefighting. I served as a Little League and High School Umpire for 30 years.

A wreck on Easter Sunday left one man injured and another in jail on suspicion of drunk driving. The crash happened at the intersection of Franklin and Live Oak Streets in La Grange near Fayette Public Library around 6:35 p.m.

Exciting things are happening at Habitat Home Supply, located at 825 N. Main St. in Schulenburg. Starting this Saturday, April 15 they will be open twice a month on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

More than 300,000 Texans picked up a phone or logged on to their computer in FY 2022 to file a report of suspected child abuse or neglect. As a result of those reports, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services saw more than 37,000 confirmed investigations into allegations of child abuse and neglect through the year.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Monday, April 10 at approximately 9:14 p.m. Deputy Seth Nagel observed a vehicle leaving a gas station in the 1800 block of West Travis St. in La Grange.

The City of La Grange has designated April 17-21, as Spring Cleanup Week. The City will pick up one free load of brush during this week.