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Seven Vying for Fair Queen

Seven local young ladies will vie for the title of 2020 Fayette County Fair Queen.
A Weekend of Unity

155 years to the day after the Emancipation Proclamation was first read in Texas, about 100 people gathered on the courthouse square Friday morning in La Grange to commemorative the anniversary and call for “Unity in the Community.”
Aggie Bonfire Survivor to Speak at LHS Graduation

The La Grange High School graduation ceremony will be held Thursday June 25 at Leopard Stadium at 8 p.m.
At Mid-Year, Half of Fayette County Towns Up, Half Down on Sales Tax

Just as COVID-19 hasn’t infected all parts of the country equally, neither has the economic pain of the pandemic shutdown been evenly felt.
Buried by Giving

The staff at Second Chance Emporium have issued the following statement, saying they “would like to thank the public for the donations received over the last two and a half weeks since reopening. We know many of you were quarantined at home over the last few months and took that time to do some major closet cleaning. That being said, Second Chance is now buried with donations that must be sanitized and stored before processing following CDC guidelines. In order to make room to accept additional donations, we must ask that you hold your donations until Monday, July 6. As a reminder, we request that donations dropped off be in a condition that they can be resold; clean, good working order, not damaged or broken and contain all their related parts.”
Summer School & Construction

Things are beginning to return to normal (or at least as normal as possible) at La Grange ISD. Summer school began on Monday with 48 students in attendance in person and 11 students participating through virtual learning and packets. The schedule will have two weeks of instruction followed by one week off and then two more weeks of instruction. The students are being kept socially distanced in the classroom with lunch being brought to them in to go containers by the cafeteria staff.
Coronavirus: The Battle Continues

At a meeting last Thursday, Fayette County Commissioners extended its COVID-19 disaster declaration for another 14 days.
ATM Burglary Fails Sunday Morning in Schulenburg

Schulenburg Police are looking for three men who unsuccessfully tried breaking into the Prosperity Bank ATM early Sunday morning, June 14.
Kleiber Retiring As County Auditor

Fayette County Auditor Kathy Kleiber will retire in October after 25 years of service to the County and 13 years at the helm of the auditor’s office.
Two Carmine Residents Die in Accident

A couple from Carmine died in a traffic accident on Hwy. 290 Monday.
‘We’re Tired of Being Hurt’

The protest movement that swept across the nation in recent weeks following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis came to Fayette County last week.
Joe Nichols to Headline Fayette Co. Fair

The organizers of The Fayette County Fair are moving forward with plans for this year’s fair Labor Day weekend, while acknowledging that because of coronavirus concerns, “we have been working with our county officials and are prepared to do what they ask of us,” said Fayette County Fair President Michael Zuhn.
Flatonia Truck Struck, Totaled in Interstate Pileup

Wednesday evening, a series of accidents on Interstate 10 left several 18-wheelers jack-knifed and totaled one Flatonia fire truck that responded to the scene.
Peaceful Protest in Schulenburg

A group of people from Schulenburg, Weimar, Gonzales and the surrounding area held a Black Lives Matter demonstration on the steps of Schulenburg City Hall Wednesday evening, June 3. Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek called the event “entirely peaceful.” About 25 to 30 people chanted and held signs with messages such as “Racism is an illness” and “Being black is not a death sentence.” Look for a story about the protest in Tuesday’s issue. Photo by Andy Behlen
Graduation Celebration Innovation

For the past three months, nothing has been normal for the seniors of the Class of 2020.
After Two Years, LG Man Indicted For Bank Robbery

A Washington County grand jury indicted 53-year-old Shawn Patrick Childers of La Grange for the aggravated robbery of the Burton State Bank two years ago.
Quenten Gonzalez Joins La Grange City Council

Quenten R. Gonzalez was officially sworn in last week as the newest member of the La Grange city council.
Memorial Day - Social Distancing Style

While several public Memorial Day observances in the area were either cancelled or held online only, the Carmine EDC and the American Legion Post 338 held a drive-up Memorial Day Service of Remembrance Monday at Carmine’s Muehlbrad-Albers Park. Attendees had to either stay in their cars or stay distanced from one another because of coronavirus precautions. Above are images from the event, including the playing of Taps, top, left, and the program being announced over the speakers of a fire truck, bottom, right.
Crossbow Standoff, Gas Station Fight Highlight Wild Week for Local Officers

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office dealt with a bunch of strange things last week, even besides the suicide attempt at the jail (that’s detailed in the story on the right).
La Grange Sports Banquet Awards

La Grange High School held a virtual sports banquet Monday, with coaches recording video messages for their athletes. Additionally, several athlete of the year awards were announced for Leopard seniors. Below are the winners:

McRobbery Suspect Identified, Still Sought

La Grange Police identified one of the suspects who allegedly robbed the La Grange McDonald’s Restaurant at gunpoint on Nov. 9.

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Thanksgiving Eve Accident Spills the Beans Along I-10

The driver of an 18-wheeler escaped injury after his rig went off Interstate 10 and into Foster Creek just west of Schulenburg last Wednesday, Nov. 22.

For the Record

The Glory Tones Handbell Choir of New Life Methodist Church, 1215 N. Von Minden in La Grange, invites you to enjoy their beautiful Christmas music presented at the Ledbetter Christmas Lane of Lights on Friday, Dec. 1, beginning at 6 p.m. Directed by Nancy Hajek, the choir enjoys bringing some Christmas cheer and being part of the live music line-up of entertainment for such a wonderful event.

Texas Courtroom Scene of Historic Trial

On Nov. 24, 1923, a Fort Worth jury came back with a verdict in the federal fraud trial of disgraced explorer, Dr. Frederick Albert Cook.

Seasonal Migration

The season of holiday travel is upon us. Flocks of families in brightly colored clothes surge into airports where they will acquire the artificial wings they need to reach the home of their youth, or a substitute.

House Kills School Choice Plan

The Texas House on Friday defeated a proposed voucher plan, also leaving in doubt a comprehensive public school funding plan that became tied to it, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Thanks, A LOT!!!!!

“Say, what happened to Old Tex? Did he die? I know he said he might.” Nope I did not die. But I did have a stretch of falling down.

Leps Start New Basketball Era Under Collier

The La Grange boys basketball team won their home opener Monday 60-39 over Schulenburg in an interesting battle between coaches who were working together just last season. New La Grange boys basketball coach Trent Collier was an assistant under longtime Schulenburg coach Richard Hoogendoorn the past two seasons before taking over the Leps program.

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: Oct.

McKenzie Makes Seamless Transition From Football to the Basketball Gym

La Grange basketball player Devonte McKenzie is getting his season started strong after also starting for the football team as a defensive end. He brings his size and athleticism to the hardwood as well.

Hoops Scoreboard

The La Grange girls went on the road Monday and downed Gonzales 56-51 led by a 16-point game from Landri Hernandez. November 20 LG girls 56, Gonzales 51 La Grange 14 14 20 8 – 56 Gonzales 16 14 7 14 – 51 LG scoring: Landri Hernandez 16, Kylie Trlicek 13, Tori Harold 10, Kaylee Holmes 8, Maci Collier 5, Campbell Cooper 4.

La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 15-22.

Faith Lutheran Church Christmas Concert to Feature Kist By Grace

Kist By Grace, a Christian Praise and Worship band based in Orchard, will be performing an Advent-Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 9, beginning at 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 615 South Eagle, Weimar. Following the concert, attendees are invited to come to Faith’s Fellowship Hall for refreshments and celebration of the season. Enjoy the Christmas decorations, great music by the band, and…

Fayette Co. Commissioners Renew Property Tax Abatement Guidelines

Fayette County Commissioners Court renewed the County’s guidelines and criteria for property tax abatements following a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Christmas at Winedale Slated Saturday, Dec. 9

Christmas at Winedale will be Saturday, Dec. 9, noon to 4 p.m. There will be crafts and folklife demonstrations, music and theater performances, food and beverages, and more. This event is free.

Seniors Hear from Specklebelly Farms, Enjoy Thanksgiving Meal

This sure has been a full week of activities, of meeting with people, and of being mission-oriented. This week we have learned a lot, we have shared a lot, and we have celebrated a season of thankfulness together, too.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Nov. 12-18: Accidents - 2 Medical - 15 Gas Flare - 1 Smoke Report - 1 Well Noise Complaint - 1.

Painting the Charms of Schulenburg in New Exhibit

Ever look out your car window at a Schulenburg sunrise and think “I should take a picture of that…” or “…our farm is really beautiful”?

Ring In This Holiday Season Polka-Style

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) is hosting two Christmas Open Houses in conjunction with the Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center on Saturday December 2 and Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. The public is invited to bring in the holidays … polka style with music and entertainment both days.

2023 Fayette County Fair Dairy Show Winners

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