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Tuning Up the Heat: LHS Band Already Hard at Work After Last Year’s First-Ever March to State

1 year ago By Jeff Wick

Last year was unforgettable year for the La Grange High School marching band as the Leps advanced to the state marching contest for the first time in school history. Some members of the band have already been at work for almost a month building on last year’s success to help this year’s band succeed as well.

Water bottles dot the area around the 50-yard line on the band’s marching practice field as the sun begins to set during the band’s practice Friday evening. Photos by Jeff Wick

2025 Schulenburg Festival Parade

1 year ago By News Staff

The Schulenburg Festival Parade was held Sunday in downtown Schulenburg. There were 65 entries and lots of folks packed the sidewalks to watch the event.

Back-to-School Event Well Attended

1 year ago By News Staff

Hundreds of kids and their parents attended the Back-to-School event sponsored by Tejas Health Care Saturday in La Grange. Several other local organizations also had booths set up at the event.

First Annual Fayette County Calf Scramble a Hit at Schulenburg Festival

1 year ago By News Staff

Local students got a chance to catch a calf for $1,200 to go toward an FFA or 4-H project during the first annual Fayette County Calf Scramble. The event took place Friday and Saturday night during the Schulenburg Festival Rodeo.

Plan to Change La Grange City Council Meeting Days Faces Some Opposition

1 year ago By Andy Behlen

The La Grange City Council took no action on a request from staff at their meeting last Monday to change the dates for Council meetings. The Council currently meets on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6 p.m.

The Day Buster Brown Came to Town

1 year ago By Rox Ann Johnson

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

A large crowd gathered in front of the Von Rosenberg-Heintze Company at 345 and 353 West Travis Street in La Grange on March 5, 1908, to see Buster Brown and his dog pal, Tige. August Heintze is the bearded man on the balcony. Photo courtesy of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Adopt Me

1 year ago By News Staff

FAYETTE COUNTY ADOPTABLE

Meet Leon and Carl! They are only two of the 451 Fay ette County dogs brought to the shelter this year, so far. We would like to spotlight these boys because we feel they would make great family dogs. Both boys love people and are friendly with other animals. Stop by and take them for a walk or give them a treat, you may fall in love! You can help the animals in the shelter by adopting, fostering, donating, vol unteering, and educating the community about spay/neuter.

TO ADOPT ANY OF THESE PETS, OR OTHERS:

Walker Stars in Local Play

1 year ago By News Staff

Animal Shelter Update

1 year ago By News Staff

As of July 25, the total intake for 2025 is 1043: 460 dogs and 583 cats in need. There are 144 animals in our care: 59 dogs and 85 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to a rescue partner.

National Party of Texas This Weekend in Schulenburg

1 year ago By News Staff

It’s time once again for the annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas.” From Thursday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 3, there is a full weekend of events with something for everyone.

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