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Frerichs Graduates From Texas Tech

Kayla Wallace-Frerichs graduated on May 23 from Texas Tech University magna cum laude with a bachelor of science in animal science pre-vet. She was also selected for an outstanding senior honor in the Department of Animal & Food Science. Kayla will pursue her masters degree in animal science-nutritional immunology at Texas Tech University beginning in June. Kayla is the wife of Neal Frerichs and…

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Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Scholarship Recipient

The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau’s 2020 scholarship in the amount of $500 has been awarded to Brayden Duarte, a graduate of Schulenburg High School. Brayden is the son of Jason and Christina Berger. Brayden plans to attend Texas Lutheran University, his proposed college major is criminal justice. The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau has been awarding scholarships to students whose parents or grandparents are…

Vogel Elected to DNC

Vickie Vogel of La Grange was elected to the Democratic National Committee, the governing body of the Democratic Party, at the recently concluded Texas Democratic Convention. The convention was completely virtual due to the pandemic. Vogel has served on the State Democratic Executive Committee representing Senate District 18 since 2006. She chaired the SDEC Resolutions Committee, as well as the…

Fayette County Fair Contest Deadlines And Other Updates

Season tickets for the 2020 Fayette County Fair will go on sale from the queen contestants beginning July 1.

BIRTHS

Madeline and Jared Michalec of La Grange are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Brayleigh Paige, born on June 2, 2020 at 7:03 a.m. at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood. She weighed 7 lbs. and 6 oz and was 19 inches long.

LHS Band Drum Majors Announced

The La Grange High School band has announced its drum majors for the 2020-2021 school year.

Helen Mikus Honored with Birthday Parade

Helen Mikus was honored with a birthday parade on Sunday, May 31, in honor of her 95th birthday. Mrs. Mikus was seated in her driveway and many friends and relatives drove past her house to wish her a happy birthday.

Vicar Jonathan Mollenkopf Graduates from Luther Seminary

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La Grange Police Stay Busy the Week of May 24-31

City of La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 24-31.

LG Protest Organizer: ‘Change Starts Little by Little’

The Black Lives Matter movement has gained massive momentum in working towards equality all around the nation. In an effort to keep that momentum going, La Grange community member Daziah Brown is planning to bring a peaceful protest to town.

Round Top Fourth of July Plans Underway

The countdown to the annual Fourth of July parade is on. Activities begin at the Round Top Town Square at 10 a.m. The cannon will go off at 10:30 a.m. to signal the start of the parade. Special precautions are being taken to ensure safety and fun for everyone. For more information on upcoming events, checkout the Round Top Chamber of Commerce website at www.roundtopchamber.com.

Elgin Nursing Home Reporting Active COVID-19 Cases

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Grand Jury Hands Down 12 Indictments

The Fayette County Grand Jury was back in session last month after a two-month hiatus due to coronavirus precautions. The grand jury handed down the following 12 indictments on May 14:

RT-Carmine Seniors Graduate Outside at Festival Hill

The Round Top-Carmine senior class of 2020 graduated outside at Festival Hill last Friday. Usually the ceremony takes place inside the Festival Hill concert hall, but the event was pushed back until June 5, held outside and attendance limited because of coronavirus precautions.

First Time on a Computer

The coronavirus has changed a lot of things in our daily lives. One little example happened Monday as Leo Wick, president of the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District, conducted the meeting of the organization’s board of directors on computer via a Zoom meeting. Wick said it was the first time he had ever used a computer (he used a laptop at a family member’s house and had a little…

Local Voice of Democracy Contest Now Open

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5254 Commander Andrew Kruppa and the VFW Auxiliary President Vicki Latapie have announced the kick-off of this year’s Voice of Democracy Scholarship Competition. High school students, grades 9-12 enrolled in a private, public or parochial high school or home study program in this area, have the opportunity to compete in the annual audio/essay contest and win…

SHSU Spring 2020 Dean’s List

The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The university would like to recognize the following students for earning the honor for the Spring 2020 semester.

Back in Session – in Person

The La Grange City Council met for the first time in person since March, when coronavirus restrictions went into place. Council members and the mayor spread out in order to maintain six feet of social distancing. Photo by Andy Behlen

LG Grads, Friends Create First Sampuesana 7 Scholarship

People say good friends are hard to come by ... well what about seven of them? Bryce Moerbe, Carlos Guevara, Kyle Hartmann, Jaston Davis, Weston Wick, Chris Raborn and Laken Grimes or the Sampuesana 7, as they call themselves, can attest that true friendship is rare indeed.