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Dig Into the Past at Kreische Brewery’s Archeology Day Saturday

The third annual Archeology Day at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will be on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With nine hands-on family activities, artifact exhibits from the Kreische collections, tours and presentations, and a special take-home prize for participants, the event is bigger and better than ever.
Firefighter Frankie Srubar Tells It Like It Is

A Monthly Feature by ELAINE THOMAS Rural communities depend on highly trained and motivated volunteers like Frankie Srubar to battle fires and respond to medical emergencies When Frankie Srubar reflects on his 35year career as a Fayette County volunteer firefighter, he voices a single regret. “I was 33 or 34 years old when I got started.
Von Minden Named National Merit Commended Student

La Grange High School Principal John Pineda has announced that Landon Von Minden has been named a Commended Student in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
Oktoberfest Packs on the Fun in Downtown LG

Folks from all over crowded the Courthouse Square on Saturday, Oct.
Bluff Road Alternatives Costly, Complicated

More than 120 folks attended the open house in La Grange Thursday over a possible alternative route for US 77 in Fayette County. Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) unveiled three potential alternative routes at the meeting.
Key Victories

Three Fayette County Volleyball Teams Win Important District Matches Tuesday Beats Weimar The Schulenburg volleyball team jumped into first place in their district standings with a four-set victory at Weimar Tuesday. The Lady Horns won 2522, 25-23, 20-25, 25-14.
Trlicek Wins $200 Football Jackpot

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Schramek Shines in Shorthorns Win

Schulenburg football player Brycen Schramek made two crucial plays in order to help will his team to their third win of the season on homecoming night last Friday. In a 10-0 bout vs Hearne High School, Schramek booted a clutch 25-yard field goal midway through the third quarter and also legged a monster punt on a snap that went over his head, cradling the ball and running for space, then sending it all the way down to Hearne’s side of the field. Schramek’s dad, Buck Schramek, also was a punter at Schulenburg. “Brycen was big for us,” said Schulenburg head football coach Luke Hobbs. “Every point matters. Especially in a defensive game like we had where offensive points are hard to come by. He flipped the field very well for us whenever we punted. His kickoffs were amazing, too. He had a PAT, he had a field goal, and that’s four points right there and tons of field position, so he was just huge for us and was a very big part of the win.” Schramek’s much needed playmaking has made him our selection for this edition’s Athlete of the Week.
Schulenburg Band Royalty

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St. Mark’s Hospital to Shut Its Doors

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange is ceasing all operations and closing its doors, effective 7 a.m., October 12, 2023, announced the hospital’s Governing Board.
La Grange Band Places First in Class

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Schulenburg Grabs Big Win on Homecoming

The Schulenburg Shorthorns defeated a very athletic football team from Hearne 10-0 on Homecoming Friday night, bringing the Horns’ record to 2-0 in district and 3-3 overall. “(Hearne) hasn’t given up many points all year, and I know why now,” said Schulenburg Head Coach Luke Hobbs after the game.
Lady Leps Climb Back to Even in District Play

The La Grange volleyball team finished out the first half of district play strong, smashing Manor New Tech 25-7, 25-13, 25-16 Friday night at home. The victory improved the Lady Leps’ overall record to 15-21 and evened their district mark at 3-3.
Schulenburg and RT-Carmine Volleyball Teams Keep Rolling

The Schulenburg volleyball team knocked off 5A Victoria West Friday 25-19, 19-25, 25-23, 25-21. Landry Zapalac had 37 assists for the Lady Horns.
Guild Tours Quilt Museum

Deborah Bradley, above, the Director at the Texas Quilt Museum, hosted The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild at the Museum. Deborah’s enthusiasm and love for the exhibits and the building’s history were inspiring. From the current Exhibit “All Creatures Great and Small” to the quilts that were over 100 years old, the galleries were filled with beauty and fine art. Deborah’s vision of future events and renewing old ones will help the Museum grow and CVQG is proud to be a part of it. The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meets the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Randolph Recreation Center, 653 East Pearl Street, Room A East, La Grange, TX 78945. Guild meetings begin at 6 p.m. on even months and 10 a.m. on odd months. Meetings are always open to the public. Learn more about this wonderful service organization right here in La Grange by visiting www.coloradovalleyqg. com or by emailing cvquiltguildtx@gmail.com.
One Dead After I-10 Collision

A crash involving two 18-wheelers claimed a life on Interstate 10 Friday morning, Sept. 19.
Schulenburg Homecoming Royalty

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LG Elementary Kids Get Visit from Alpacas

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Scouts Witness a Wide - Ranging Council Meeting

As a pair of boy scouts looked on as part of their merit badge requirements, the La Grange City Council discussed their plans for hiring a new city manager at a meeting Monday night, Sept. 25.
One Injured in Wreck at Highway 77 Construction Zone

One person was injured in a crash involving a car and a pickup truck on US 77 south of La Grange Wednesday morning, Sept. 27.

UT Tyler Researchers Coming Here to Study Crayfish

The University of Texas at Tyler received $180,371 from the state comptroller’s office to study Texas-based crayfish and help improve conservation efforts for the species. Dr. Ryan Shartau, UT Tyler assistant professor of biology, serves as principal investigator on the two-year research project.

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Lady Leps Pound Manor New Tech 18-0

The La Grange softball team had no trouble with Manor New Tech Monday, winning 18-0 in a game shortened to three innings because of the mercy rule.

Wyatt Wick Pitches Complete Game Shutout for UT-Tyler

Former La Grange High School standout pitcher Wyatt Wick hurled a complete game shutout for UT-Tyler Friday in a 6-0 win over Eastern New Mexico. Wick threw 79 pitches, allowing just five hits and one walk while striking out five in a seven-inning effort in the second game of a doubleheader.

Turtle Wing First Pitch in La Grange

Annual Open Mic Poetry Night April 25

You might be a poet! Don’t laugh… In celebration of National Poetry Night, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library will present its 3rd Annual Open Mic Poetry Night at 6:30 p.m. on April 25 at the City Gazebo, and they would love to celebrate you.

Lions Club Car Show a Big Success

Shrimp Boil It’s not too early to save the date to dance to live music, throw down ice cold beer, enjoy all-you-can-eat shrimp and lots more. Bring your family and friends to the Fayetteville/ Ellinger KC Shrimp Boil on Friday, May 19.

Holy Cross Couples Club Selling Annual Mothers Day BBQ Chicken

The Couples Club at Holy Cross Lutheran will have their annual BBQ Chickens on Mothers Day, May 12. Chickens are $12 each and cups of sauce are $3.

Equal Treatment?

The the editor: Was it ironic or perfect timing that I read in the Fayette County Record on Good Friday the title of a letter “Apply the Law Equally?” To every Christian, Good Friday is the anniversary of the Biblical account of the arrest, torture and abuse of Jesus – a perfect example of the opposite of applying the law equally. Has there ever been throughout human history equal application…

Clown Circus Democracy

The the editor: Little Donnie Bonespur, blood brother of Tsar Putin, and Joe B. Woke are the main party selections for the Presidency.

Table Memories

The the editor: I recently ran across this letter that I had sent to the Editor a few years ago. In these times of turmoil and change, I thought it would be a nice piece to reprint and remember the things that mean the most, especially after the Easter season.

Liberals Are Funny

To the editor: To the writer of “Apply The Law Equally,” I appreciate the laugh. The writer would be a good candidate for a lame stream media position with all the liberal talking points.

The Care and Feeding of Friendships

Friends. Who are they? Why do I want them? What is my role in maintaining and keeping them? I’ve been fortunate to have friends, individuals who freely added stability, energy and honesty to my life.

Guild Works on Quilt of Valor Project

Twenty-two Colorado Valley Quilt Guild members had a wonderful time trying something new with the Guild’s Quilt of Valor Project. Scraps of Patriotic material were cut into various lengths and widths and each Member was asked to make 8 1/2” or 9 1/2” blocks using a Log Cabin design. Debbi Gabler and Jo Anne Hill guided us through the steps and a beautiful QOV quilt was pieced.

Donations To Turtle Wing Foundation Matched Up To $5,000

It’s that time of year again! For the entire month of April, all donations to Turtle Wing Foundation are being matched, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 in the #MakeOur-Match2024 Campaign! Donations can be made online at

Fayette Co. Czech Heritage Society Holds Meeting, Crowns Royalty

On March 24, the Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held a special meeting in Hanslik Hall at the TCHCC in La Grange. The current reigning 2023-2024 CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen, Katie Kostelnik, honored us with her presence. She crowned Madelyn Karstedt 2024-2025 Fayette County CHS Queen and Lillie Karstedt 2024-2025 Fayette County CHS Little Princess.

Adopt Me

DOPTABLE Adoptions are down nationwide. The shelter is at maximum capacity.

House Fully Engulfed by Fire Tuesday Night

A two-story farmhouse on Holub Rd. north of Schulenburg burned Tuesday night, April 2.

After a Life of Service, McBroom to Hang Up the Stethoscope

A Monthly Feature by JESSICA MONTEZ Every doctor takes an oath to treat everyone who seeks their care, hold in confidence the information shared with them, and use their knowledge and experience to contribute to an improved community. Very few doctors exceed the expectations of this oath but Dr.

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