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TXDOT Plans to Expand La Grange’s Busiest Intersection

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) plans to expand the intersection at US 77 and Business 71 in La Grange. The tight intersection poses a major challenge to big trucks attempting to turn.
Coming to LGISD in the Year 2021: New Buildings, Rapid COVID Tests

Update on Construction With furniture installation at the new elementary office scheduled for Dec. 21, the end is in sight for the construction at LGISD.
County Purchases Tactical Robot for Law Enforcement

Fayette County purchased a tactical robot to be used by law enforcement and other first responders. The County purchased the robot through a grant funded by the United States Department of Justice and administered by the Governor’s Office.
Grinning from Beer to Beer

Brewing beer is something that’s celebrated in La Grange. The town’s first brewery is part of a state historic site, after all.
Judge Authorized to Try to Purchase Bank Building

Fayette County Commissioners authorized County Judge Joe Weber to negotiate for the purchase of the old Pioneer Bank building in La Grange. The building is located at 143 North Main Street, across from the Courthouse.
Holidays On Parade

Communities in Fayette County have been able to use the natural social distancing inherent with a parade to keep some of their holiday traditions alive amidst the pandemic. Last Saturday Round Top held its annual lighted Christmas parade.
The Writing’s on the Wall at LGISD

Last week in big gold letters, the words “La Grange Elementary” were hung on the side of the new entryway to the school, as the finishing touches of the La Grange ISD’s bond construction projects are being finalized.
Christmas Season in La Grange Kicked Off By Some 700-Plus at Schmeckenfest

In a year where nothing has been normal, Schmeckenfest wasn’t either. The 13th annual version of La Grange’s downtown Christmas event was smaller and with a lot of safety precautions.
Local Pastors Join Together for the Community Thanksgiving Service

The La Grange Area Ministerial Alliance held its annual community Thanksgiving service on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 6 pm. The Remnant Church hosted the event this year. Dennis Hill welcomed everyone present and online, and opened the service in prayer. The Remnant Church praise team provided the music for the service. Candy O’Meara led the Thanksgiving litany of Psalm 65. Marcia Kifer and Jan Hill led the prayers during the service. Cole McGlynn and Scott Elliott shared the scriptures, Psalm 138:1-5 and Ephesians 4:1-6. Martha Langford led the offering time, explaining that the food would be taken to the Amen Food Pantry in La Grange. She also explained that the monetary offering taken would be deposited in the Good Shepherd Fund, which the Ministrial Alliance oversees. This fund is to help transients passing through our community. For those not in attendance at the service, the address for donating to the fund is: Good Shepherd Fund, c/o First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 368, La Grange, TX 78945. Chris Little delivered the Thanksgiving message based on I Thessalonians 5:16-18. The service concluded with a prayer by Kolbe Hill. For those who would like to view the service, it was livestreamed to The Remnant Church facebook page.
Amidst Bridge Construction, Pieces of Nature Are Saved

The City of La Grange hopes to save five of the crepe myrtles that used to line the road to the boat ramp. City crews dug up the trees and transplanted them in the New La Grange Cemetery on Friday, Nov. 20.
La Grange Rallies Late to Beat Schulenburg by 10

Two weeks ago, the Schulenburg Shorthorns opened their basketball season with a 15 point win over La Grange. But Tuesday it was a different story as the two teams again battled, this time with the Leps winning 58-48.
Flatonia Sweeps Fayetteville

The Flatonia boys and girls basketball teams swept Fayetteville in a doubleheader Tuesday night in Flatonia. The Flatonia boys won 80- 14.
After Harrowing Hunt, County Christmas Tree Found and Put Up in Downtown LG

Fayette County Road and Bridge crews set up the County Christmas Tree on the Courthouse lawn in La Grange Tuesday morning, Dec. 1.
Amidst Pandemic, Trail of Lights Not Only Opening But Expanding

The grounds of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will be transformed with beautiful holiday lights during the evenings in December. This year, the popular holiday tradition has been expanded from five nights to 14 nights allowing plenty of opportunities for a safe and socially distant experience.
La Grange Band Marches Through Pandemic Obstacles, On to Area Competition

Amidst the most challenging conditions imaginable, the La Grange High School band has marched its way to remarkable success this year. After earning superior ratings at the UIL regional contest two weeks ago in Giddings, the Leps will march Saturday at Hays Consolidated in Kyle at the 4A area contest, with their Pandora’s Box-themed show.
Otto Named MVP of 27-2A Volleyball

The 27-2A All District Volleyball Team honorees have been named with lots of Schulenburg and Flatonia athletes honored. Here’s the complete list: Most Valuable Player: #9 Erica Otto, Schulenburg, Sr., OPP Setter of the Year: #18 Morgan Marburger, Schulenburg, Sr., S #5 Mollie Mica, Flatonia, Sr., S Offensive Player of the Year: #13 Emma Herman, Shiner, Sr., S/OH #11 Malarie Mican, Weimar, Jr., OH #18 Karli Siptak, Flatonia, Jr., MB Defensive Specialist of the Year: #16 Julie Guentert, Schulenburg, Sr., L Defensive Player of the Year: #16 Kennedy Koehn, Weimar, Sr., MB #16 Kiley Michalec, Shiner, Sr., L Newcomer of the Year: #11 Meredith Magliolo, Schulenburg, Fr., MB 2020 27AA All District Volleyball Team First Team Number Name #2 Carly Bonds #16 Shannen Novak #7 Macy Kolacny #9 Avery Lewis #4 Jordan Sommer #8 Makayla Adamek #9 Rylee Vancura #1 Emily Elstner #31 Lauren Summers Second Team Number Name #6 Ellie Fike #1 Ali Janecka #12 Cameryn Webernick #4 Savannah Morton #7 Kloe Kutac #13 Regan Lux #12 Madison Chumchal #17 Skylar Heger #2 Karsen Lacina #9 Kyler Tolbert School Class Position Flatonia Sr.
Jury Trials Headed to Church for Social Distancing

At a meeting last Wednesday, Fayette County Commissioners roughed out a plan to declare the old La Grange First Baptist Church as a district court auxiliary branch location. The designation will allow District Judge Jeff Steinhauser to hold jury trials at the former church sanctuary.
Schmeckenfest is Thursday in LG

This Thursday, Dec. 3. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the 13th annual wassail tasting and Christmas extravaganza Schmeckenfest 2020 will be hosted on the Fayette County Courthouse Square and will be adapted to meet social distancing and safety standards. There will be different wassails to sample from over 20 local participating businesses and organizations, paperless voting for your favorite wassail by app, delicious holiday treats for sale, and giveaways.
Injured Owl Saved by LGPD

This little owl was in the La Grange Walmart parking lot over the weekend, cold and wet with an injured wing. Members of the La Grange Police Department were able to get it in a pet carrier and called for an animal rescue volunteer who will be taking it to a bird rescue center in Austin.
St. James Men’s Club Smokes Turkeys for Family Crisis Center

The Men’s Club at St. James Episcopal Church in La Grange smoked turkeys last Saturday, Nov.

LG’s Jena Jobb Signs to Play Volleyball for Missouri’s Hannibal-LaGrange University

“ I don’t think I’ve met a more likeable kid. She never came into the gym in a bad mood, always came in ready to work and get after it ... She was the defensive player of the district last year and she probably would have repeated that this season but she wanted to do whatever she could to help the team.”

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Harold’s Bounce-Back From Injury an Inspiration for Lady Leps

La Grange basketball player Tori Harold has battled through a lot of adversity with numerous injuries and has become one of the surging team’s leading scorers while doing it. She also was a key player on the volleyball team and played a lot of minutes there as well.

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