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Moving Forward: The Stereotyping Conundrum

In the 1990s, while working for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), I had my first contact with a Nigerian. Before this meeting, my slate was clear. I had no opinions-- good or bad--about individuals from that country.

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Life Of Children’s Champion Inspired Movie

The producer of Blossoms In The Dust flew to Fort Worth on June 19, 1941 to keep MGM’s promise to a woman with a heart as big as Texas.

Mt. Calvary Holds Preschool Graduation

Mt. Calvary Lutheran Preschool in La Grange held their Closing Service and Graduation Ceremony Saturday June 13. It was the first time the preschoolers had gotten back together since coronavirus precautions closed the school in early March. Shown above are the two graduating classes of students who will be going on to kindergarten next year: Left is Mrs. Cari Ulrich’s Caterpiller Class, which…

Art, Wine and Food Mingle at New Downtown LG Bar

The perfect place for an evening drink alongside a beautiful art gallery just arrived in downtown La Grange.

Flatonia’s Central Texas Rail History Center Reopens Friday

Flatonia’s downtown Central Texas Rail History Center (CTRHC) is ready to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown, and a new massive model train display (pictured right and below) donated by Flatonia resident Greg Kadlub is ready for visitors to see.

Texas Women’s League Gives out $121,000 to Local Charities, Continued

In Tuesday’s edition we shared 15 of the donations that the La Grange-based Texas Women’s League gave out to local charities. Here are the rest of the donations. In all, the Texas Women’s League was able to give away $121,000 this year, which was raised during their gala in March. Not pictured are Camp Invention, Casino Hall, St. Marks Medical Center, Schulenburg Historical Museum and La Grange…

Albers Graduates With Honors in Houston

Kyra McNally Albers, formerly of La Grange, graduated with honors from Houston’s Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts with a certificate in Creative Writing on May 23, 2020. She will be attending the University of North Texas with an academic scholarship to study media arts in the fall. Kyra is the daughter of Russell and Kristin Albers Lamm and Patrick J. McNally. She is the…

Schulenburg Man Issued Traffic Ticket After Accident with Fayette Co. Deputy

A Schulenburg man received a traffic ticket after getting into an accident with a Sheriff’s deputy last Friday.

Shared Lutheran Ministry Reopens

The Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County (SLM) churches are reopening. Rutersville and Fayetteville are conducting regular worship as of June 7, following some social distancing guidelines. St. John Lutheran in Warrenton will resume regular worship services on Sunday, June 28, at 8:30 a.m., with graduate recognition. St. John Lutheran in Ellinger has not scheduled a reopening yet.

Fayetteville Chamber City-Wide Garage Sale July 11

Plans are being made to have the annual City-Wide Garage Sale in and around the town of Fayetteville on Saturday, July 11, beginning at 7 a.m. To be included on the map for the sale, e-mail your name and address to info@greaterfayettevillechamber.org before July 1.

Zbranek, Ponder to Wed July 10

David (Zeebo) and Shelly Zbranek of La Grange are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Lauren Ashley Zbranek to Joshua Dakota Ponder. Joshua is the son of Jeff and Connie Ponder of McKinney. Lauren is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin with a bachelor of science in interdisciplinary studies, early childhood through 6th grade. She is employed as a second grade English arts and…

Collision Averted

A man from the Fort Worth area barely avoided a head-on collision on US 77 north of Schulenburg last Friday, but his pickup ended up in the ditch.

Committee Reviews La Grange City Charter

The City of La Grange General Services Committee held its first meeting to review the City Charter on Tuesday, June 16.

La Grange ISD Announces Graduation Procedures

La Grange lSD class of 2020 commencement will be held Thursday, June 25 at Leopard Stadium. Procedures for the event are being announced. La Grange lSD is proud to give seniors the opportunity of an inperson graduation ceremony.

La Grange Police Respond to Assault, Burglaries

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of June 7-14.

Tips for Burning Safely

Stephen Kelly, President of the Fayette County Firefighter’s Association, offers these guidelines for people to go by while they are burning outdoors (when a burn ban is not in place):

South 40 RV Park Staying Busy

Rob’s South 40 RV Park is busy, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Mary Ross says that most of the people who stay at the RV park live and work in the area, including teachers, state school employees and others. The property is part of the Ross South 40 Longhorn ranch, which is dedicated to the preservation of the longhorn cattle breed. They currently have 10 longhorn cattle and a 30-year-old…

CASA of Fayette, Lee and Bastrop Counties Spotlights LGBTQ Youth, Volunteers During Pride Month

During June, LGBTQ Pride Month, CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties is casting a spotlight on lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) youth in the foster care system, and the need for LGBTQ and LGBTQ-affirming volunteers to advocate for their safety and wellbeing.

Round Top to Celebrate 150 Years

Another exciting event to add to your calendar: Round Top is celebrating 150 years. Join Round Top for the Anniversary celebration on Friday and Saturday, July 31 and Aug. 1. The celebration will be packed with fun activities, including a BBQ cook-off, historic home tours, games, live music and tons of family fun. Stay tuned for more information as the event draws closer.

Blinn Announces Campus Openings with Precaution

Dr. Mary Hensley, Chancellor of the Blinn College District, shared the College District’s plans for the safe return to campuses. “As we prepare for the Fall semester, we have two priorities that guide all our planning and preparation”