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Church Picnic Season About to Hit High Gear

A favorite time of year is almost here for connoisseurs of fried chicken, polka music and zima pivo (Czech for “cold beer”). The first church picnic of the year in this area, St. Michael’s Spring Festival in Weimar, takes place this Sunday,April 30. The Hostyn Mayfest follows next Sunday, May 7.
Hail, Yes! Ice Chunks Pelt Fayette County

We’re hearing reports of damaged roofs and cars as Thursday night’s storm pounded wide portions of Fayette County with massive hail not seen here in years. .
Quick Thinking Saves Home Amidst Fire

The lightning storm that passed across the area Thursday night and Friday morning sparked a house fire in southern Fayette County. Lightning struck the home of Walter and Mary Ann Wotipka on Vacek Loop south of Schulenburg.
Fashion Fling Returns to Round Top

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LGISD Talks Libraries, Superintendent’s Hiring Authority

The La Grange School board held their April meeting Monday. Here are some highlights: Comments from the Public Deanna Lowrey-Green spoke to the board about how important libraries are to the students of LGISD.
Texas Burger Bash Holds Inaugural Event in La Grange

The first-ever Texas Burger Bash took place on the Courthouse Square in La Grange on Saturday, April 15. Feed the Need Missions of La Grange sponsored the event.
Special Unit Raids Carter Motel Room

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office raided a room filled with drugs at the Carter Motel in La Grange on Monday, April 17. Investigators seized 4.8 oz of methamphetamine, 6.8 oz of ecstacy pills and over one pound of marijuana, along with narcotic sales paraphernalia and a 9mm handgun.
Even 50 Years Later, Memories of Title Still Special for ‘73 Leps

Even a half-century later, the members of the 1973 La Grange baseball team – and their fans – are still celebrating their magical state title. Friday the team held a 50th anniversary reunion, and as part of the festivities, the team members (almost all of whom attended) were honored on the field before the Friday varsity baseball game.
La Grange Area Track Qualifiers Ready to Compete Friday at Lep Stadium

La Grange High School will host the District 21/22-4AArea track meet Friday April 21 at Leopard Stadium. Field Events start at 9:30 a.m. with the running finals to start at 1 p.m. The event is open to the public. The top four places in each event move on to the Regional Track Meet in Bullard on April 28 & 29. Shown below are La Grange’s area qualifiers. The La Grange boys are fresh off their District 22-4A team title, their fifth track district title in the last six seasons. At the district meet, Austen Diggs broke his own school record in the 200 meter dash. He ran a 21.07 in the finals.
Schulenburg, Flatonia Athletes Place at Area Track

The District 27-28 2A area track meet was held April 12 in Weimar, and several Schulenburg and Flatonia athletes finished in the top four in their events to advance to regionals. Here are the county athletes who placed:
Expanded Texas History on Tap Returns to Bluff SchuetzenFest

Once the third largest brewery in Texas, Heinrich Kreische’s Bluff Brewery produced a popular beer following precise and traditional methods. His 1882 German language obituary noted that Kreische “understood how to produce such a good brew that his beer made a name for itself all over Texas.” Nearly 150 years later, Kreische’s brewing legacy thrives in over 300 craft breweries across Texas. Several of these breweries will proudly share their beers—and their place in Texas history—at the Texas History on Tap Beer Garden during the second annual Bluff SchuetzenFest.
Miss and Mr. LHS Crowned at LG Prom

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LCRA Employees Fan Out Across Fayette for Steps Forward Day

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees fanned out across parts of Texas to volunteer on dozens of community projects during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. On Friday, April 14, LCRA employees worked on three projects in Fayette County.
Coast to Coast Via La Grange: America on Two Wheels

Twenty-seven women from around the globe stayed the night in La Grange Monday as part of a group bicycling trip across the U.S. “This part of Texas, the hill country, has been the most beautiful of our entire trip so far, and the people have been the nicest,” said Laurie Singer, one of several who stopped at Latte on the Square, on their way to their overnight accommodations at The Best Western here.
Speedy Sand Truck Flips in Town

An 18-wheeler hauling two large containers of sand rolled on its side in La Grange on Saturday, April 8. According to La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath, the wreck happened around 7:20 p.m.
Structure a Total Loss from Fire

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Back in the Day at Roitsch’s Camp

Armchair Chats A Occasional Feature by ELAINE THOMAS Carl August “Will” Roitsch and his wife, Selma Kaase Roitsch, faced a dilemma in the late 1940s. They could no longer squeeze their children and spouses, plus their growing number of grandkids, into the dining room of their modest home in the north part of La Grange.
LG’s Krupala Helps TVCC to National Cheer Title

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Opry to Feature Ken Brothers April 17

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, April 17 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange, Texas. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8.
Flatonia/Cistern Farm Bureau Meets

On March 21, the Flatonia/Cistern Chapter of the Fayette County Farm Bureau held its quarterly meeting. Jo Brunner, Vice-President of the Flatonia/Cistern Local, introduced the guest speaker. Richard Moring, Chief Appraiser for the Fayette County Appraisal District. Moring discussed how to qualify for ag use. Mr. Moring also talked about the property activity in the County and mentioned that some larger tracts are getting subdivided. He also answered questions from the members. At the end of his very informative presentation, Jo Brunner presented Mr. Moring a gift card. The meeting included a delicious meal prepared and served by Richter Catering. Flatonia-Cistern Farm Bureau Vice-President, Jo Brunner, conducted the business meeting and door prizes were distributed.

Candidate Character

To the Editor: Several recent letters To the Editor of the FCR, if I understood them correctly, made references to voting with a Christian mindset. A phrase I have heard many times comes to mind: “The devil is in the details.” Are voters applying the Biblical principles when they vet and support candidates? I am extremely grateful for the Judeo-Christian heritage of the U.S.

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Victim in Ledbetter Homicide Identified

Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger identified the victim of the homicide that took place north of Ledbetter earlier this month. Carlos Ramone Greene, 36, was found shot to death at property in the 1100 block of County Road 123, located between Ledbetter and Dime Box.

Antiquers Poised to Descend On Fayette County Once Again

The population of northern Fayette County soared this week as vendors from across the world flocked to the Round Top and Warrenton areas for the Spring Antiques Show. Most venues officially open to the public Thursday. But a few early shoppers were strolling the fields Wednesday as vendors set up.

Downtown Planter Boxes May Become Art Installation Instead

The new planter boxes along the courthouse square in La Grange may become a public art installation. At the La Grange City Council meeting on Monday night, March 11, Councilman Ken Taylor asked for an update on the planter boxes.

WELCOME TO FAYETTE COUNTY VISIT LIVE IT LAVE IT

The 2024 Spring/Summer Visitors’ Guide included free in today’s newspaper is the perfect way to plan your adventures over the next several months.

Job Shadow Event Shows LG Students the Working World

Last week several La Grange High School students fanned out across town to participate in the annual job shadow event which, according to program coordinator Kathy Toensing, is designed to expose j

Local Veteran Trains to Jump from a C-47 for D-Day Anniversary in Normandy

“STAND IN THE DOOR!” Those were the final commands given by the Jumpmasters as they gave signal for paratroopers to jump one by one from the vintage Tico Belle last week in Palatka, FL. The Tico Belle is a Douglas C-47 that at 0407 hours, June 6, 1944, lined up on Landing Zone “O” near St.

For the Record

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Austen Diggs Runs Personal Bests at Boston Nationals

Krupala Headed to State in Powerlifting

La Grange High School’s Erick Guevara and Cody Krupala competed in the THSPA Region 4 Division 2 powerlifting meet March 7th in Colmesneil High School. Erick Guevara competed in 220 lb weight class where he finished 10th and Cody Krupala competed in the 123 lb weight class and medaled by finishing 5th.

Kessler Tosses One-Hitter

up a 5-0 win with a one-hitter over East Bernard on Day 1 of Flatonia’s Mike .

Jayton Beats Fayetteville in State Semis

It had taken the Fayetteville Lions 81 years to fight back to the state basketball tournament. But the Jayton Jaybirds didn’t seem to care about that.

LG Soccer Teams End Season With Split Against Smithville

The La Grange girls soccer team ended its season with a penalty kick loss at home to Smithville Friday. Florencia Barron scored the lone goal for the Lady Leps in regulation before Smithville prevailed 6-5 in extra kicks. The Lady Leps finished district in fifth place and will miss the postseason.

LG Track Wins Team Titles at Columbus

The La Grange varsity boys and girls both won the team titles at the Columbus meet Thursday. The La Grange boys won the team title with 180.5 points over second place Columbus, which had 134.

Grand Slam Celebration

Leps Go 2-2 at Home Tourney

The La Grange baseball team went 2-2 at their home tournament last week. The Leps started the tourney with a 2-1 win over Bellville as Brayden Horton pitched five innings of one-run ball, Ty Stark got the save and Hunter Sabo had two hits and two RBIs. In Friday’s early game the Leps lost 7-0 to La Vernia before bouncing back to beat Columbus 7-6 with Brock Loehr pitching a complete game and…

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