Kylee Zapalac, daughter of Patrick and Callene Zapalac, graduated Cum Laude on Dec. 18 from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Science. She will be using her degree as an Agriculture Teacher for Jourdanton ISD starting in January. Kylee is a 2017 graduate of Schulenburg High School and the granddaughter of Henry and Betty Zapalac.

Presley’s Power received donations from Rhinestone Angel, Belinda Vinklarek family, the La Grange Bluebonnet Lions Club and close friends. Presley’s Power appreciates the generosity to help make a difference in the fight for Childhood Cancer. Presley’s Power was able to make a large snack donation to Dell Texas Children’s Hospital in Austin as well thanks to the Noon Lions Club who donated snacks that were used to make that donation possible. Pictured left is: Kim Pape on behalf of Rhinestone Angel with Jackie Wessels and Marlana Fajkus receiving the donation.

Going into its ninth year, La Grange Uncorked has become a staple event in the downtown historic district. On average, 15 different wineries set up tasting locations in various boutiques and businesses on the Square. This year, ticket holders will be exposed to a variety of choices to sample from locally made mead to aged to perfection merlots. Not only is the selection of wine something to brag about but let’s not forget the one-of-akind gems that can be found on the Square.

Those who left us in 2021 from January through June: January Bertha Jean (Jasek) Ruether, Sue Ann Morgan Rheman, Hugh Edward Hall, Jr., Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (Nitsche) Klump, Fritz Schoenst, Rhonda Houston McKnight, Bernice (Vacek) Kana Holubec, Dr. Patrick Edwin Clemons, Albert A.

Fayette County Crime Stoppers recently received a $1,000 donation from Carmine State Bank and Round Top State Bank. The organization was started in the 1983 suggested by Judge Dan R. Beck. Original members included Dan Mueller, Otto Steinhauser, John Cufr, Ray Elliott, and Jack Klesel.

The winners of the Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Christmas Decorations Contest, judged by secret judges, are: Residential Residential First Place: The Cartwrights, 780 N. FM 1291 Residential Second Place: The Michalskys, 745 Michalsky Road Residential Third Place: The Marinos, 208 N.

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce along with Joe and Nancy Philabaum hosted a dance featuring the band SoundProof on Saturday, Nov. 20. Food donations and ticket sales, as well as a generous donation from the Ellinger Chamber Board resulted in a monetary donation of $250 towards the AMEN Food Pantry. Ellinger C of C directors and officers pictured from left: Erica Michalsky-Secretary, Jeff Cook, Nicole Ramirez-Vice President, Bradley Dunk, Tom “Silverfox” Kubena, Paula Urban-Treasurer, Michael Schlabach-President, Paulette Urban, Lawrence Urban and Diane Marusik.

Brenton James Ayers and Jordan Paige Knesek Daniel Georges Attal and Carson Leigh Woody Georg Raimund Ulbrich and Betsy Clara Johnson Anderson Tom Harvey Hill and Judith K. Elias David Hernandez and Lisa Ann Coonrod David Hunter Cowey and Bailey Morgan Bottorf.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 19-25: Smoke Report - 1 Medical - 4 Fire Alarms - 2 Accidents - 4 Grass Fires - 2.

Hostyn Soup/Noodles Soup-Noodle-Bake Sale will Soup-Noodle-Bake Sale will be on Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022.