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From a One-Room School to a Sub Commander

On the last day of school in May 1947, Miss Eliza Lackey dismissed her students at Luck School. In high spirits, the youngsters in her six grades flew out of the one room schoolhouse west of La Grange near O’Quinn. They were eager to trade their classroom lessons for additional farm chores and perhaps some summer fun.

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Protest Planners Working With LG Police

A group of young people from La Grange are organizing a demonstration against police brutality.

Juneteenth Prayer Rally to Be Held in Downtown LG

The Juneteenth on the Square organization is hosting a Prayer Rally Friday, June 19 on the courthouse square in La Grange beginning at 10 a.m. and lasting about an hour.

Waiting on That Diploma

Senior year has been anything but ordinary for the Class of 2020 at La Grange High School. While graduation was originally scheduled to occur on May 28, the date has been pushed back to the end of June in compliance with precautionary regulations surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. While most seniors have technically already graduated by completing their required coursework, they have yet to…

Round Top-Carmine ISD Sports Award Winners

Round Top-Carmine ISD has announced its athletic award winners for this just completed school year. The honorees are:

Carmine Chamber Announces Winners at Annual Awards Dinner

Carmine VFD

Mueller Graduates From A&M

Dr. Brendan K. Mueller graduated from the Texas A&M University Health Science Center College of Medicine on May 16. It was a virtual commencement and viewed at the home of his parents, Tommy and Susan Mueller. Also attending the small gathering was his wife Dr. Julia Mueller, Uncle Brian Mueller and grandparents, Theo and Gladys Svec and Jo Ann Mueller. Dr. Brendan K. Mueller and his wife will be…

4-Hers Compete At District Horse Show

Three Fayette County 4-Hers competed in the 2020 District 11 4-H Horse Show on June 2-3 in Edna.

Court Sacred Heart Installation of Officers

Court Sacred Heart of Mother Teresa No. 2570 held their Installation of officers on Monday, June 1. The newly installed officers will hold their elected office for a term of two years. Also in attendance was Joan Simper, district deputy No. 30 from Shiner and Virginia Olsovsky, Texas State treasurer and member of Court No. 2570. Court Sacred Heart of Mother Teresa No. 2570 is comprised of members…

St. Rose Church Sets Fundraiser For June 14

While St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg will not be able to hold its annual parish picnic due to the COV- ID-19 pandemic, a fundraiser will be held on Sunday, June 14 at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 405 South St.

Fayette County Fire Association Fire Call Report

Accidents - 2

Food Manager Certification Training Course Offered

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will Offer Professional Food Manager Certification Training Course.

31st Burton Cotton Gin Festival Slated June 13

It’s festival time in Burton. The 31st annual Burton Cotton Gin Festival will be held on Saturday, June 13, on the grounds of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum. Watch Texas history come alive in celebration of the 1914 Burton Farmers Gin, the oldest operating cotton gin in America, with a day of family fun from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. ... and it’s free.

City of Smithville Police Chief Mike Maugere Resigns

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Wild Hogs Moving in to the Muldoon Area

Hogs have been moving in the area with a number of them getting hit on the roads. Local hunter, Chris Joplin, has taken on helping control the population and has caught and killed over 60 head so far. This is only making a small dent in the hog density, but any and all elimination of this nuisance is needed to help control the damage to the land.

St. Michael’s Resuming Bible Study, Sunday School

With the arrival of the month of June, St. Michael’s Lutheran Church has determined that they will be able to once again offer the regular Adult Bible Study opportunities and Children’s Sunday School, but will continue with the drive-in format for Sunday Worship Service.

K-9 Unit Seizes Cocaine

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Wednesday, June 3, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt, stopped a Lincoln SUV on Interstate 10 at the 660 milemarker at approximately 1:29 p.m. for a traffic violation. After speaking to the driver Sgt. Thumann observed several indicators of drug smuggling. After further…

Zapalac Awarded Scholarship

The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau’s 2020 Scholarship has been awarded to Kelli A. Zapalac, graduate of Schulenburg High School. Kelli is the daughter of Patrick and Calleen Zapalac. She plans to attend West Texas A&M. Her proposed college major is theater education. The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau awarded two scholarships to students whose parents or grandparents are members of the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau.

Heinrich Awarded Scholarship

The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau’s 2020 Scholarship in the amount of $500 has been awarded to Becca Heinrich, graduate of La Grange High School. Becca is the daughter of Bruce and Michelle Heinrich and granddaughter of C.M. and Mary Muras. She plans to attend Midland Junior College. Her proposed college major is business. The Swiss Alp Farm Bureau awarded two scholarships to students whose parents or…