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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.
Easter Miracle, Everyone’s Okay

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New Power Plant Here To Employ Up To 100

The proposed City of Austin-Lower Colorado River Authority electric generating plant on Cedar Creek east of La Grange would employ approximately 500 people during construction and as many as 100 full-time employees when the facility reached full production. Following a study of 22 possible locations in central and southeast Texas, Austin city council members and LCRA directors unanimously…

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4-H Places at Houston Livestock Judging Contest

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Houston Livestock Show Judging Contest on Monday, March 11. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team Maroon was the Reserve Champion Junior Team.

Petras Speaks to La Grange LEO Club on Banking

List of Graves in the Williams Creek Cemetery

ALBRECHT, AugustH. Charles F.

More Photos from Friday’s County Livestock Show

Fayette County 4-H Competes in HLSR Food Challenge

Several Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Food Challenge Contest at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Tuesday, March 12. The Fayette County 4-H Senior Team consisting of Elena Supak, Tori Newton, and Eleanor Carey placed 4th in the Senior Main Dish Category.

Seniors Hear Benefits of Ambulance Membership

In a way of providing important information to our members and community at large, we sure enjoyed the presentation on Tuesday evening from Brian Slay, the representative from MASA, an ambulance coverage provider. He came and met with us at Robert’s in Flatonia at 6 p.m. and gave us a most informative presentation of the facts and figures on the benefits of joining the membership they offer…

Optimist Club Easter Carnival Coming to LG March 28-31

Merriam’s Midway Carnival is returning to Fayette County Fairgrounds for Easter Weekend, March 28 - 31, sponsored by The La Grange Optimist Club. The carnival opens at 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free admission. All-you-can-ride armbands are $20.

Donation Made for Outdoor Interactive Exhibit Space

FOR THE RECORD

Wear your Turtle Wing gear (or green) to school and work to show your support and inclusion of those friends and family who have learning challenges. The month of April, May and June will be packed with fun events brought to you by Turtle Wing. Keep a lookout for upcoming activities and events. Turtle Wing Foundation has been providing Early Intervention, Supplemental Services and Community…

Gallery Talk at Quilt Museum

It was a full house on Saturday, March 9, at The Texas Quilt Museum. Quilt fans came from near and far for another free Gallery Talk: “The Art of Prism Play.” Guests enjoyed hearing the story of this incredible art quilt challenge from the exhibit creator, Cara Gulati, of the Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) chapter of Northern California/Northern Nevada. This incredible exhibit is on display,…

Cowboy Church In Muldoon Hosting Good Friday Movie

News The Stray Gathering invites everyone to come join them for an evening of a movie and snacks. They will be presenting “Risen” this year.

18-Wheeler Catches Fire at Truck Stop

Part Time Officers Hired For Round Top Weekends

The Town of Round Top signed an agreement with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office for part-time officers to patrol the town on weekends. “For the last six or so months, as a trial, Round Top has had a contract with the Sheriff’s Office to patrol town on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 7 to 10 p.m., just to look out for suspicious people and watch speeders, those kinds of things,” said…

Our Kind of Stock Market

Fayette County Junior Livestock Show Rewards Hard Work The Fayette County Junior Livestock Show was held Friday at the fairgrounds in La Grange as local kids were able to put on display the animals they have been hard at work raising over the past several months. The sale was held Saturday.

90% of Eclipse Will be Visible Here

A total solar eclipse will pass over the area on Monday, April 8. The auspicious event is expected to attract huge crowds along the path of totality where the Moon covers the Sun completely.

Back from the Dead

The Williams Creek Cemetery Association reorganized recently after a six-year hiatus. The last president of the association, Albert Jakobeit, died in 2021.

FOR THE RECORD

Moreau would like to invite Fayette County out for an evening of community and music, in partnership with the Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series. Join on Tuesday, March 26 from 5-8 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. Guests are invited to come see the office, meet staff, and stay on the square to enjoy the talent of musician, Alex Meixner. Music starts at 6 p.m. and the event is free…

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