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House Fire Was Intentionally Set

A house in West Point burned to the ground Saturday in what investigators believe to be an attempted suicide. La Grange Volunteer Fire Department got the call around 5:29 p.m.
Fayette EMS Crew Helps Hurricane Recovery

A Fayette County EMS ambulance crew assisted with Hurricane Laura recovery efforts on the Texas Gulf Coast last week. Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever said the crew left last Sunday, Aug.
Even the Clouds Are Shorthorn Orange

Schulenburg football fans were treated to this show of support by Mother Nature during Friday’s football game. These storm clouds, as captured by Schulenburg resident Dave Oldham, were a perfect shade of Shorthorn orange. The clouds weren’t the only treat Friday for Shorthorn fans as Schulenburg opened the season with a 40-0 spanking of Stockdale. More about that game on Page B2 today. Photo by Dave Oldham
County Leader Adamcik Dies

As of press time, funeral arrangements were still pending for Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Rosalinda Adamcik, who died this week. A longtime county employee in the tax office, Adamcik was sworn in April 1, 2015 as Tax Assessor-Collector after being recommended for the job by retiring office holder Carol Johnson.
Gravel Shaker Catches Fire

A gravel shaker at the Texas Aggregates plant in Mullins Prairie caught fire Thursday morning, Aug. 27.
Grease Fire Starts at Former Prause Market

La Grange Volunteer Fire Department put out a big grease fire that started in the barbecue pit at the old Prause’s Meat Market building on the Courthouse Square Wednesday morning. According to Fire Chief Frank Menefee, the new building owners plan to install a new ventilation system for the barbecue pit.
Hurricanes Then & Now

At Monday’s La Grange City Council meeting, Shawn Raborn pointed out that the Colorado River was currently at 4.1 feet but that three years ago it reached 54.2 feet. In the days leading up to In the days leading up to August 28, 2017, Hurricane Harvey dumped more than 20 inches of rain on La Grange and the river swelled out of its banks flooding hundreds of homes and businesses.
Flare Enough

Trailer Loaded With Chemicals Catches Fire Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department put out a trailer that caught fire on Interstate 10 Wednesday night, Aug. 19.
So Far, Mostly Good as LGISD Resumes Classes

It was Friday night after one of the most unusual weeks in La Grange Independent School District History, but the work week wasn’t over for Superintendent Bill Wagner. Clad in a matching Leopard purple and gold shirt and face mask, Wagner was monitoring the La Grange football scrimmage from the stands as he reflected on the dawn of a school year in the middle of a pandemic that no one will soon forget.
Greatest Show on Turf?

Fayette County is just days away from getting its first artificial turf football field. Flatonia’s Bulldog Stadium was abuzz with activity even on a 100-degree afternoon Monday as Flatonia head football coach Chris Freytag, pictured above right, went to check things out. Concrete work was being done on the exterior of the track and the turf was going to be finished just days ahead of Flatonia’s season-opener Sept. 11. Photo by Jeff Wick
COVID Closes Tax Collector Office

The Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector Office closed its doors this week due to staff members who were exposed to the coronavirus. The office instituted a 10-day quarantine starting last Friday and plans to reopen on Monday, Aug. 24.
LG Sales Tax Up for Month But Still Down for the Year

Making sense of Texas sales tax numbers is almost as difficult as understanding the COV-ID-19 numbers. Cities and counties got their August sales tax rebates from Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week and considering the pandemic’s effects on businesses, numbers look good for most.
Phillips to be Priest in LG

A new priest has been assigned to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange. Father Brian Phillips will begin his assignment in La Grange Sept.
Welcome Back – Now Let’s Check Your Temperature

There is hope that the return to school for area students may go smoothly after all. At least that’s the message after the first day at Sacred Heart Catholic School in La Grange, one of the first area schools to open it’s doors for fall classes.
After Nearly Three Years, Hurricane Buyouts to Begin

Fayette County Commissioners finalized a contract last week to begin buyouts of homes that were destroyed by Hurricane Harvey flood three years ago. After the flood in 2017, the U.S.
Kolache Debate & Franken-Meat Discussions Earn Local Students National Recognition

Several Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Virtual National Qualifier 4-H Contests in July. Mackenzie Poncik competed in the Open Family and Community Health Educational Presentation and placed 3rd overall. Her topic was “The Debate: Kolache vs. Klobasniky vs. Pig in the Blanket. Taylor Limbaugh competed in the Public Speaking Contest and placed 3rd overall. Her topic was “Franken-Meat.” Mackenzie Poncik, Abbey Nedbalek, and Austin Nedbalek competed in the Consumer Decision Making Contest. Due to COVID, Texas 4-H Roundup was canceled in June. The virtual contests gave senior 4-H members an opportunity to compete and advance to Nationals.
The Record Headline said it all 75 Years Ago Today: ‘JAPAN SURRENDERS! World War II is Over – Peace on Earth Again!’

The Fayette County Record reported 75 years ago today that U.S. President Harry S.
Cautious Return Amidst Spikes of a Different Kind

La Grange ISD employee Pam Keilers, right, decked out in a face shield and mask, informed everyone as they came into Tuesday’s volleyball game of the school’s new rules related to attending sporting events.
Boarding School, Breeches and Buzz Bombs

When the thin, nine-year-old boy reached up to give his mother a quick peck on the cheek, she hugged him tightly. Although she knew she must, she was reluctant to let her baby go. Richard Dixon then turned and shook his father’s hand. Hovering close by, his sister, Lizanne, offered an encouraging smile.
COVID Cases Fall, but New Data Shows How Dangerous it Has Been for the Elderly Here

The number of active coronavirus cases continues to fall in Fayette County. As of Monday morning, Aug.

LG Police Respond to Accidents

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 12-19.

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Schulenburg Police Respond to Burglary, Dog Bite

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 15-21.

Stanzel Family Foundation Awards Grants

The Stanzel Family Foundation has awarded grants to two local nonprofits, Senior Connections and Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. These funds aim to fortify the operations of both organizations as they address critical needs within the community.

Knights of Columbus, CDA Memorial Service Held Nov. 14

On the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 14, the annual commemoration of departed members of the Knights of Columbus, Chromcik Council No. 2574 of La Grange, Hostyn, and Plum, along with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum, and Court Queen of the Holy Rosary No. 2282 of Hostyn took place at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange.

CVQG Presents Quilts of Valor to Veterans

Texas Pesticide Applicator CEU Course Offered Dec. 21 in Warda

W There will be a TDA Applicator CEU Course offered on Thursday, Dec. 21 at the Holy Cross Picnic Hall.

Second Chance Donates to Camp Invention

LG Senior Citizens Enjoy Theater & Museum

Fayetteville Alive With the Christmas Spirit

F City Council The Fayetteville City Council meets at 7 p.m. next Monday, Dec 18 at the City offices.

Thanks from Flatonia

To the Editor: The Flatonia Area Food Pantry would like to thank Second Chance for their generous donation of $28,500. Second Chance recognized the struggles we are going thru to operate and provide food to our clients with the limited space we have.

Demolition of 1875 Building Is Wrong

To the Editor: Imagine demolishing other historic buildings in our state that are important records and connections to our past. Historic buildings are much more than brick and mortar—they connect us to who we once were, memorialize the lives of the people who built them and spent time in them, and help tell the story of a unique community.

SCOTUS and Equal Justice

To the Editor: In Fayette County, Texas, and in America, we value our freedoms. But a politically powerful and highly wealthy few have always tried rigging the rules while the MAGA Republicans they’ve paid for accelerate Trump’s criminal conspiracy, and try to take away Social Security, Medicare, and our freedom to thrive.

Rule of Law vs. We the People

To the Editor: The American judicial system is at a crisis crossroads. Within the ongoing litigations involving former president Trump is an issue argued for thousands of years, and at the heart of deliberations by Plato and Socrates: Where does the buck stop — with the voted will of the people, or the tyranny of absolute power vested in either monarch, dictator or Supreme Court Jurists? Until…

Marriage

How marriages have been/are/could be structured is an interesting research project best thought about on long bus trips, and I found myself reading about people shifting how they look at those ‘ties that bind’ while heading to the Yucatan recently. I’ve met couples who are married, have been married 30-plus years, and live apart: some in different towns, and some in the same neighbors, but in…

KC Council Donates to Youth Groups On Behalf of McCourt Equipment

Alzheimer’s Association and Hospice Brazos Valley Offer Support Groups in La Grange

In La Grange at the Hospice Brazos Valley, caregivers and loved ones have been meeting for 15 years to support each other as their loved ones face dementia and other conditions. On the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m., Cindy Fanning leads a support group for caregivers and loved ones of those with dementia. On the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m., she leads a group for caregivers…

Second Chance Donates $7,500 to Deputy Santa

A-Prime Self Storage Donates to Deputy Santa

Local Youth Help Clean Up US 77

Sunday’s winter chill and north wind did not deter the friends of Fayette County Mediation, LLC, from cleaning up Highway 77 north of La Grange as part of the Adopt-a-Highway program. The team of seven, all members of Sacred Heart parish, hit the road after Mass collecting nineteen bags of trash as well as a variety of other unsightly items, including a smashed VHS player, a license plate, feed…

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 3-9: Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Grass Fire - 1 Fire Alarms - 2 Medical - 11 Electrical Fire - 2 Accident - 1.

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