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4-H Week Proclaimed, Students Honored

Fayette County Commissioners heard annual reports last Thursday from the 11 4-H Clubs in Fayette County. Representatives from each club reported on their activities over the past year. Fayette County has one of the most active 4-H programs in the region, with clubs in Fayetteville, Flatonia, La Grange, Round Top-Carmine, Schulenburg and Winchester. 4-H also has a county-wide horse club, a shooting sports club and the new Grow Wings 4-H Club, which is dedicated to youth with disabilities. After the presentations, Commissioners signed a proclamation designating the week of Oct. 4-10 as 4-H Week in Fayette County. “You are a very positive part of this community and we’ll always be behind you,” said Pct. 4 Commissioner Tom Muras. Photo by Andy Behlen
LG-Native Kocian Named Game Warden of the Year

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is proud to recognize Victoria County game warden John Kocian as its recipient of the 2020 Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies Officer of the Year Award. Kocian graduated from La Grange High School in 1997 and earned his degree in criminal justice from Sam Houston State University in 2002. Kocian was accepted into the 49th Texas Game Warden Academy class and graduated in 2003. Kocian has served the communities in Victoria County for 17 years. Jon and his wife Amanda have three children, Aubrey, Chelsey, and Kyle. Jon is the son of Virginia Kocian and the late Ed Kocian of La Grange and the grandson of the late Ed and Victoria Matocha of La Grange.
O’Quinn Grass Fire Sunday

Just because it’s been a wet start to the fall after a long dry summer doesn’t mean the fire danger is over. La Grange firefighters responded to a grass fire in the O’Quinn area Sunday. Fayette County Sheriff’s Department photo
School Construction 90% Done

The La Grange Independent School Board of Trustees held their monthly meeting Monday, with a lot on their plate. Here’s a roundup of some of their actions: Superintendent Contract The board approved the 2020-2021 contract for Superintendent William Wagner with a 4% annual increase of $5,480 and an automobile allowance of $6,600.
Bus Compartments Hold a Surprise

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Sunday at 1:55 p.m. Reserve Drug Interdiction Investigator Jeremy Ellison conducted a traffic stop on a bus traveling west on I-10 for a traffic violation. The driver gave inconsistent stories about his travel pattern and other criminal indicators were observed. Consent to search the bus was given and during the search concealed compartments were located. Deputy Terry Guentert assisted at the scene along with Flatonia P.D. Officer Chris Kucera. Ellison located several vacuumed sealed packages in a sealed compartment, which contained $186,070 in U.S. currency. Drug Interdiction Investigators David Smith and Sgt. Randy Thumann also responded and assisted. Arrested and transported to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center was 55 yr. old Jose Luis Salazar of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Salazar was charged with money laundering. There were four passengers on the bus who were released.
Cravens Crowned New Schützenkönig

The 148th annual Round Top Schützenfest proved to be an exciting and entertaining day for the members of the Round Top Rifle Hall and their families. The annual shooting contest for Round Top Rifle Association members was held on Sunday morning at 9 a.m.
La Grange Homecoming Royalty

La Grange High School held its Homecoming festivities last week, capped off by Friday night’s football game and the naming of the Homecoming Royalty. Homecoming Queen was Allison Veilleux and Homecoming King was David Krupala. Photo by Jeff Wick
Historical Marker Dedicated At Old Fayette County Jail

Since March the Texas Heroes Museum in downtown La Grange had been closed because of pandemic precautions. But for one day, Saturday, the treasured history and artifacts of Texas Heroes that are on display inside the museum – which is housed in the Old Fayette County jail –was open again for a celebratory occasion.
Two Free Lectures Spotlight New Exhibits at Quilt Museum

The Texas Quilt Museum gives quilt aficionados two opportunities to see new exhibits and hear more about them –for free. On Saturday, September 26 at 3 pm, noted art quilt collector Frank Klein will speak on avian behavior and showcase his bird photography in conjunction with the exhibit “Flying High: For the Love of Birds.” The exhibit features 41 quilts curated by Museum codirectors Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes.
Unemployment Claims In Fayette Rising Again

The number of unemployment claims in Fayette County rose two weeks in a row after dropping steadily since mid-July. The Texas Workforce Commission reported 30 new claims for the week of Sept.
Art and Liberty Activists Mix on the Courthouse Square

About 200 people attended the La Grange Art Stroll on the courthouse square Saturday, Sept. 12.
Homecoming Week in La Grange

Members of the La Grange High School Senior class released balloons at the conclusion of Wednesday night’s community pep rally – an annual tradition. Most of the balloons were purple or white, but there was one large gold balloon, far left, shaped in the letter ‘K’ released by the family of the Kyla Drozd, who was a member of this class of students but passed away earlier this year. As part of Wednesday’s event, the homecoming beau and sweetheart nominees were announced. The winners will be announced before Friday’s football game. Beau nominees are: Garrett Gilmore, Grant Juno and David Krupala. Sweetheart nominees are: Natalie Blackwell, Megan Brothers, Shelby Hofferek and Allison Veilleux. Photo by Jeff Wick
Heroes Museum to Re-Open for One-Day Event Saturday

The Texas Heroes Museum at 171 S. Main St.
County Wants to Fix Crossings

Fayette County hopes to get a big share of the $4.3 billion in federal hazard mitigation grant funding awarded to the State of Texas. Fayette County Emergency Management Chief Craig Moreau told the Commissioners at a special meeting Tuesday morning that the County could apply for up to $100 million of those federal funds.
Homecoming Royalty

Flatonia named the 2020 Homecoming Queen, Jessica Pope, and Homecoming King, Izick Hernandez, at Friday night’s football game, which the Bulldogs won 34-7. More on that game on Page B2 today.
Ellinger Couple Die from Explosion; Cause Determined

Michael and Mazie Hess of Ellinger died Thursday, two days after they were both seriously injured after a massive explosion caused by a propane leak leveled their home. Both Michael, 79, and Mazie, 81, were pulled from the rubble by neighbors and flown by helicopter to Austin where they underwent surgeries, but their injuries ultimately proved to be fatal.
Mendoza Sworn in to Replace Adamcik

Fayette County Commissioners appointed Sylvia Mendoza to serve the unexpired term of the late Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Rosalinda Adamcik, who died in office unexpectedly on August 29. Mendoza has worked in the Tax Assessor’s Office for the past five years.
Devastation at Daybreak as Home Explodes

Early Tuesday morning neighbors helped pull Michael and Mazie Hess from the rubble at the corner of Grover and Schumacher St. in Ellinger after a massive explosion leveled their brick home.
Fitzpatrick Crowned Fair Queen

What was left of the 93rd annual Fayette County Fair kicked off Thursday. Severely limited by pandemic precautions, the Queen’s Contest was one of the few things that seemed mostly normal the fair.
Sacred Heart School Celebrates Its 90th Birthday This Week

Let’s all say Happy 90th Birthday to Sacred Heart Catholic School. Sacred Heart Catholic School opened its doors today on September 8, 1930, as a two-teacher school teaching six grades with 35 pupils.

Folk Christmas at Winedale

The annual Christmas at Winedale event was held Saturday at the Winedale historic complex outside Round Top. Here are images from the event, which gives visitors a look at old-fashioned Christmas traditions and entertainment. Photos by Jeff Wick

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Lady Leps Run Past El Campo in Basketball 69-25

District play starts for the La Grange girls basketball team Friday. And gosh, do they look ready.

Flatonia’s Summer Sodek Scores 1,000th Career Point

Basketball Scoreboard

Dec. 12 Fayetteville boys 91 Louie 29 Fayetteville leading scorers: Chance Konvicka 19, Mason Fenhaus 13, Jake Kubala 11.

Giese Emerges as Leading Scorer for Bulldogs

Flatonia basketball player Kade Giese certainly knows how to put the ball in the basket. Giese has quickly become the leading scorer for a Bulldogs team that has many wins in blowout fashion to start the season.

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition and then watch their interviews on the FCR’s Facebook page. Recent Players of the Week: Nov.

Garden Club Meets Monthly

Mobile Food Pantry in Waldeck Saturday

E St. John in Ellinger will hold a Christmas gathering for the congregation immediately after church on Sunday, Dec.

Get a Free Car Seat Inspection Dec. 19 In Schulenburg

Every parent wants the best for their child’s future, and one of the best ways to make sure your child will have a bright future is to be sure that you are correctly using the right car seat for your child and that the seat is correctly installed in your vehicle every time. The problem is that keeping them safe in vehicles isn’t as easy as it might appear. Most parents think they are using their…

Shelter Has 88 Animals In Their Care

As of Dec. 8, total intake for the Gradenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 1531: 710 dogs and 821 cats in need. As of Dec. 8, the shelter has 88 animals in care: 38 dogs/50 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Sheriff Korenek Reports on November Activity

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of November. Deputy Terry Guentert was dispatched to an address in the Flatonia area in reference to a disturbance.

St. Mark’s Announces New Medical Records Access

New information regarding medical records access is now available, as follow up to the closure of St. Mark’s Medical Center (St.

Round Top Library Christmas Extravaganza Saturday

OP News This Saturday, Dec. 16, is the Library’s Christmas Extravaganza! From 10 a.m.

A Look Inside the New Region 13 Service Center

Region 13 Executive Director Rich Elsasser took the Record on a walk through of the new satellite service center which is about to open in the old Bealls building in La Grange. The center will be used for both educator and student class and training opportunities.

Sacred Heart Donates to Deputy Santa

Trail Riders Donate to Schulenburg Food Pantry

LHS Band Members Earn All-Region

On Saturday, December 9, the La Grange High School Band had 52 students audition for the ATSSB Region 18/26 All-Region Bands. Of those, 29 students earned spots in one of the bands, and another 4 students were named as Alternates. Additionally, 12 students qualified to advance to the Area audition in January to determine who will sit in the ATSSB All-State Band. Congratulations to this year’s LHS…

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