The Texas Association of Fairs and Events had its annual Convention in Galveston in January. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller spoke at the Opening General Session. He was followed by Chet Garner, The Daytripper. There were educational sessions each day followed by new, up and coming entertainers in the Entertainment Showcases. There was a trade show each day that was full of acts and ideas for ways of making your fair a better event. Shenandoah was the main entertainment on Saturday night. They put on a great show. There was a great deal to learn and experience by all who attended.

La Grange H-E-B, under the management of Paul Mikula, has been a dedicated and consistent supporter of the Round Top-Carmine Education Foundation. H-E-B has awarded grants to the RT-C Education Foundation totaling $27,000 to the Foundation over the years 2013-2022. The Foundation funds the Art, Music, and Technology Programs for the students of RT-C ISD. Pictured from left are Jerry Schatte, RT-C Education Foundation President; Paul Mikula, Manager of H-E-B La Grange; and Dr. Linda Patterson, RT-C Education Foundation Executive Director.

On Feb. 8, the Texas Ramp Project volunteers in Fayette County built this 28-foot wheelchair ramp on Chaparral Lane north of La Grange..

The Nitsche Group, a family-owned and operated independent insurance agency that has been serving communities across Texas since 1949, recently announced Julie Schatte as the company’s new chief marketing officer and Paul Biehle as the new director of sales.

La Grange Volunteer Fire Department responded to a grass fire on property along Loop 220 in Plum Tuesday afternoon. They got the call around 4 p.m. The first fire truck that arrived pulled off the driveway to begin attacking the fire, but the truck got stuck in a muddy spot where water drains on the property. The heavy rig sank in the mud. Firefighters pulled just about all the hose they had on the truck to reach the flames. They managed to put out the fire with the help of the property owner, who fought the fire with hand-held sprayers. Once the fire was under control, Fire Chief Frank Menefee tried pulling out the stuck fire truck with his command vehicle, but it wouldn’t budge. The property owner eventually pulled the rig out with a tractor. The pasture caught fire from a small brush fire that got out of control (pictured at the bottom). Photos by Andy Behlen

Grant Juno has made the Dean’s List his first semester at Baylor University. To make this recognition you must have at least a 3.7 grade point average while enrolled in a minimum of twelve hours. Grant is the son of Russell and Shannon Juno of La Grange.

Retired Teachers The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will have a field trip on Tuesday, Feb. 15 at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 W.

The La Grange Chamber of Commerce presented the Citizen of the Year award to La Grange ISD Superintendent Bill Wagner at its annual banquet on Thursday night, Feb. 10. The banquet took place at Frisch Auf! Country Club.

La Grange Fire Chief Frank Menefee instructs Jennifer Cordona of Jefferson Place Assisted Living in the proper use of a fire extinguisher. La Grange Volunteer Fire Department conducted extinguisher training for 20 employees at Jefferson Place last Wednesday, Feb. 9. Jefferson Place manager Debbie Bosque said she tries to schedule the training so that all employees go through it once a year. Photo by Andy Behlen

Those who lost homes in the Hurricane Harvey flood continue to wait for their long-promised buyouts from the County. But the first purchase offers could be around the corner.