Members of the Kana/Mocek family recently did a European Tour. They started in Rome at Vatican City, at St. Peter’s Basilica. Besides, Rome, they toured Vienna, Frenstat (the Moravian area where the Kana, Mocek and Orsak ancestors are from) other parts of the Czech Republic, Auschwitz, Poland, then to Prague. Pictured left to right, above, are: Coleen Barnett Carl, Vicki Elson, Leah Mocek, Mary Mocek, Mary Tichacek, Leah Mocek, Rachelle Demny, Lisa Mocek, David Mocek, Denise Peck, Matt Conner, Gracie Conner, Matthew Demny, Beverly Z. Ponder, Michael Mocek, Betty Mocek, John Demny, Doug Mocek, Ryan Mocek, Bettye Pribyl, Eric Corticchiato, Valerie Corticchiato. Right is Ponder holding The Fayette County Record.

Fayette Power Project retirees and former employees held a reunion on Thursday, September 10. About 160 people attended including spouses and guests. Lots of great pot luck food was shared along with decades of memories of many years working together. Any retirees or former employees of FPP that want to be included in next year’s event, can provide contact information to Cheryl Kuhn at (979) 249-6436

One person was hospitalized with minor injuries following a tower collapse at the Lazy Q Ranch last Friday, Sept. 11.

Kocian Baby Koltin and Brooke Kocian of Ellinger announce the birth of their daughter Tatum Elayne on August 25, 2026 at Columbus Community Hospital. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) congratulates the following students on being named to the Summer 2026 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August.

Join the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, Sept. 22, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. for a Lunch & Learn hosted by the chamber in partnership with the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Extension Program at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road, La Grange. This program is free for chamber members and non-members. Register online at the chamber website, lagrangetx. org.

The La Grange City Council voted 5-2 Monday night to pass the second and final reading of an ordinance setting next year’s budget and the first reading of an ordinance setting the tax rate. The budget came in at $19,012,669, up from $17,925,190 in the current year.

Texas Heroes Day will be celebrated around La Grange with special programs on Saturday, Sept. 19. Since its establishment by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas in 2012, Texas Heroes Day has provided an opportunity to commemorate volunteer soldiers who have fought in the service of Texas, with special emphasis on the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expeditions. Today, organizations across the state commemorate Texas Heroes Day by recognizing the military service of Texans, past and present.

The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce September Mixer will be hosted by Tune Up The Manly Salon at 2001 State Hwy. 71, Suite C in La Grange on Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with other chamber members and the community. Register to attend. Free for La Grange Chamber members (two complimentary spots with membership) or $15 for guests.

This year, the La Grange FFA chapter has the exciting opportunity to travel to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the National FFA Convention in October. “This is an incredible opportunity for our members to learn, grow as leaders, meet other FFA members from across the country, and experience the many career opportunities available in agriculture,” said La Grange FFA sponsor Ashley Bishop.