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It’s Getting Dry Out There

Five firemen from the La Grange fire department responded to a brush pile fire that got out of control and spread Thursday about noon on Skillet Lane in the O’Quinn area. Assistant Fire Chief Frankie Srubar said about a half acre ended up burning and the fire was near a home but “thankfully the wind was blowing in the right direction” away from the home, Srubar said. Two fire trucks were used and firefighters were on scene about 30 minutes. Above, Srubar and Coltin Whitaker fight the fire. Photo by Jeff Wick
2020 VISION

More than 13,000 Fayette County citizens cast a ballot in this year’s general election. Nearly 72 percent of those voted early or with an absentee ballot.
Giddings Downs La Grange 31-7

La Grange versus Giddings is one of Texas’ longest running football rivalries, with the teams battling each other almost every year for over a century. But Giddings has owned the recent history of the rivalry.
Lady Leps Fall to Burnet in Playoff Opener

The La Grange girls volleyball team saw their season come to an end Friday in Thrall in a four set loss to Burnet in a 4A bidistrict playoff game. Burnet won the first set 25-13, but La Grange bounced back to win the second set 25-13.
Schulenburg’s Season Ends With Loss to No. 1-ranked Shiner

The Schulenburg high school football team faced off against an undefeated Shiner team Friday night in their last game of the season and fell short with a final score of 48-21. The loss ends the Shorthorns season with a 4-3 overall record and a 1-3 mark in district.
Drive-Through Trick-or-Treating

With many of the annual Halloween events cancelled because of pandemic precautions, locals had to get creative to celebrate the holiday safely. First Baptist Church of La Grange hosted a drive-through event where trick-or-treaters didn’t even have to get out of their car. Vehicles simply circled the church campus where a number of themed stops (like the Bennett family’s Pac-Man scene, above) were set up to hand out candy to attendees. Photo by Chrystal Wick
Election Day is Here, Even as Thousands Have Voted Early

Heading into election day, more people have already voted in the state of Texas than did back in 2016 during early voting and election day combined. That 2016 vote total was 8,969,226, an all-time record then.
La Grange’s Ayres Wins National Championship

La Grange resident Annabelle Ayres won big at the National Sporting Clays Shooting Awards on Oct. 25. She is shown above, center, with her $3,000 in prize money. This most recent title as 2020 Ladies National Sporting Clays Champion adds to Ayres already illustrious shooting career. This is her sixth national title, she is the 2020 Ladies Team USA Captain and she is a two-time Ladies World Champion.
We’re 99!

Well, we’re in sight of the century mark. The Fayette County Record officially begins its 99th year of continuous publication with this edition.
Schulenburg Shines at District CC Meet

The Schulenburg boys cross country team of Nathan Olsovsky, David Velazquez, Kael Baumgarten, Alex Jimenez, Bryce Wilson and Oz Oldham placed first at the District 28-2A cross country meet in Shiner Monday.
LG Boys Charge to District Cross Country Title; Lady Leps Second

In a chilly morning at Camp Tejas in Warda Tuesday, the La Grange boys varsity cross country team won the District 20-4A team title. The La Grange girls grabbed second place.
Visiting Antique Vendors Feel the Heat

Some antique vendors from California who were selling their wares in Round Top at one of the fall shows had some trouble getting back to their hotel in Giddings Tuesday. On the drive to the hotel at the end of their day, about 6 p.m. they smelled gas as they neared Carmine and their truck caught on fire. Fayette County Deputy Darrell Maze and Detective Garrett Durrenberger, along with the Carmine Volunteer Fire Department all responded. Above, members of the Carmine Fire Department put out the fire. There were no injuries. Fayette County Sheriff’s Department photo
Winged Guests Dedicate New Butterfly Garden

No local site has been christened in such a unique way. Saturday a new butterfly garden at the Fayette Heritage Library grounds was officially dedicated by attendees all opening up envelopes with live butterflies inside.
New City Park at Hope Hill Would Have Lots of Amenities

More details have emerged on the planned city park in the Hope Hill subdivision. The La Grange city council unanimously voted to move forward with the plan, and city officials are now poised to submit a grant application to Texas Park and Wildlife next week.
Lady Leps Finish District 11-1, Tie Giddings for District Volleyball Title

A share of the district title is the Lady Leps’, but there is still a lot of work to do. The La Grange volleyball team officially clinched a share of the District 20-4A title Saturday with a 25-5, 25-6, 25-12 win over Austin LBJ in the regular season finale for both teams.
Czhilispiel 48 Parade Held Sunday

The Czhilispiel 48 Parade was held in downtown Flatonia Sunday, part of a limited schedule of events for the annual festival, because of pandemic precautions. Above is the royalty court float highlighted by Miss Czhilispiel AnaLyn Kozelsky, far left, who was crowned Saturday night. Right, Flatonia Little League Football and Cheer won Best Hometown entry in the parade. Photos by Stephanie Steinhauser
Neighbors Nervous as New Truck Stop Planned

The Texan, an up-and-coming chain of destination convenience stores, plans to build a big new store in Schulenburg at the corner of US 77 and Interstate 10. The Yorktown-based chain began spreading from its hometown in 2014 and now operates stores in Cuero, Goliad, Victoria and most recently Monahans.
Early Voting in Fayette Co. Has Already Surpassed 2016 Levels

With a week’s worth of early voting left, Fayette County has already surpassed the total number of early votes cast in the last presidential election four years ago. Back in 2016, some 5,982 locals cast their ballots before election day.
Larger Than Expected Crowds at Antiques Shows

Many locals were surprised about the size of crowds last weekend at the Fall Antiques Show in northern Fayette County, with some wondering whether the influx of people might lead to a spike in coronavirus cases.
Life Amidst COVID, The Battle Continues

Sacred Heart Has First Case Two-and-a-half months since the return to school, Sacred Heart School in La Grange has its first confirmed case of COVID-19 in a student Tuesday. Principal LaDonna Voekel said she feels “very blessed” that the school was able to go as long as they did without having a case.

Kelly: Gym Restrooms In Need of Upgrades

Jeff Kelly of the La Grange Optimist Club addressed the La Grange I.S.D. Board of Trustees at their meeting last Monday about the poor condition of the restrooms in the old Hermes Elementary school gym.

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Local Hoops Action Heats Up Before the Holidays

The La Grange girls basketball team had a strong start to district play Friday as they beat Smithville 53-38, powered by a team-high 17 points from Kylie Trlicek and 13 more from Campbell Cooper. The Lady Leps improved to 10-5 with the win and play at Taylor Tuesday at 6:15 p.m.

Record-Setting D-II Quarterback Matocha has La Grange Connections

A record-setting quarterback with local connections played in the NCAA Division II national title football game this weekend. John Matocha is a senior star for No.

State Football Champs Crowned

Bellville lost in the state title game Friday 28-26 to Gilmer as the Brahmas fell just short of their first ever state football title. The Brahmas had a first half extra point blocked and then a potential game-tying two point conversion stopped in the second half that proved to be the difference.

Holy Smokers Cook For Serenity Star

La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 19-26.

Record Visits Disney World

Boehnke Family Christmas Held

M Over thirty members of the Boehnke family gathered over the weekend for the annual Boehnke family Christmas. They had family members who traveled all the way from Salt Lake City, Utah, to attend this fun and festive event.

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum

Visit the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum during the month of December. As staff members of the Stanzel Museum, we often hear, “You know, I live around here and I have never been to the museum.” We hear it so often that we’ve decided to issue a challenge to our local friends and family to come on in and visit this treasure trove of local history and source of aviation inspiration.

Blinn College-Schulenburg Offers Nonprofit Management Course

An experienced executive with almost 25 years of experience working in the nonprofit organization management industry will lead a new course offered at the Blinn College-Schulenburg Campus in February designed to provide detailed insights into the field.

Texas Ramp Project Builds in Muldoon

Schulenburg Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 22-28.

JW’s Steakhouse Featured on TV

C JW’s Steakhouse, owned by Jeff and Kristi Wunderlich, was recently featured on the TV show, GoodTaste with Tanji. Go to goodtaste.tv to watch the episode.

WACA Community Christmas Party Held

W Zilss Hall was the venue for the annual community Christmas Party sponsored by the Winchester Area Civic Association last Friday. A wonderful evening was held with participants enjoying a baked potato bar.

Bluebonnet Electric Offices Closed for Christmas

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 25, and Tuesday, Dec. 26, in observance of Christmas. Bluebonnet members can access their account information and make payments while the offices are closed through the co-op’s website at bluebonnet.coop, MyBluebonnet mobile app or calling (800) 842-7708.

1973 - Mandatory Daylight Saving Time Becomes Law

President Richard Nixon signed legislation that put most of the nation on yearround daylight saving time to save energy. The daylight saving time bill was to go into effect at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 6, continuing to October 1975. It was the first time since World War II that year-round daylight saving time had been mandated. The president also authorized the use of 2,000 Internal Revenue Service…

American Legion Post 102 Presents Service Awards

The following awards were presented during the American Legion H. J. Ehlers Post 102 Christmas Party on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at the Veterans Hall located in the Fayette County Fair Grounds: The following members of the American Legion Post 102, were awarded Service Awards, ranging from 32 years to 49 years of service which included Gilbert Freudenburg, Melvin Schilling, Weldon Koenig, Glenn…

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