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Fake 911 Call Over Video Game Dispute Leads to Tense Scene

An argument during a video game turned into a “swatting” call for local law enforcement. Chief Deputy Randy Noviskie of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reported that the incident happened around 6 p.m.

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Fayette County Stock Show Eyes Expansion

The Fayette County Junior Livestock Show (FCJLS) wants to invite exhibitors from Schulenburg and Flatonia to their show next spring. Schulenburg and Flatonia have held separate livestock shows for many decades.

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Tillman Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Harrison

A Fayette County Jury sentenced Charles Lee Tillman Jr. to life in prison for the 2021 murder of David Harrison Jr.

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TxDot Expansion Uncovers a Surprise

Contractors working for Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) uncovered a piece of La Grange history while working on improvements to the intersection at US 77 and SH 71 Business. The contractors were drilling a hole for a new traffic light pole in the parking lot at Pharmhouse Drug when they struck some old underground fuel tanks. That corner of the intersection used to be the location of…

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Passing Of Pioneers

This week brought news of the death of three of Fayette County’s most interesting pioneers. David Ramjohn, left, a native of Trinidad and Tobago, died April 22. He was the CEO of La Grange’s AlgEternal Technologies, which was a national leader in the use of algae for everything from agriculture to health and beauty. His visitation will be Saturday April 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Koenig-Belville Funeral…

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Shakespeare’s 460th Birthday

William Shakespeare would have turned 460 on Tuesday. To honor the occasion, La Grange 6th grade English teacher Emily Ayres took her students outside for a celebration of “Sonnets and Scenes.” Ayres talked with the students about the play “The Taming of the Shrew” and had students do cold readings of an Act Two scene between sisters Bianca and Katherine. Emily Ayres, seated left, is in her first…

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For the Record

St. John Altar Society of Fayetteville is planning their annual fundraiser on Saturday, April 27 with a bake sale, country store, hot dogs and a raffle featuring a hand quilted quilt.

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Fayetteville Wins Regional Track Title; Sends Bunch to State

The Fayetteville boys track team won the Regional team title at the 1A meet over the weekend in Seguin. Any athlete that finished either first or second at regionals qualifies for the state meet.

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Lep Baseball Seniors Lead Team in Important Regular Season Finale Tuesday at Giddings

The La Grange baseball team suffered a tough extrainning 3-2 loss Friday at Manor New Tech. But the Leps still very much control their own destiny as they head into their regular season finale Tuesday at 7 p.m.

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LG Regional Track Pushed Back

Due to inclement weather, running finals and remaining field events at the Region III-4A track meet in which La Grange was involved in at Bullard were pushed back from Saturday to Monday, April 22

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Burton Wins Regional Title

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Magliolo Headed Back to State

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Charanza Regional Runner-Up

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Schley Throws No-Hitter As the Lions Sweep RTC

The Fayetteville baseball team beat Round Top-Carmine in a doubleheader Thursday by scores of 12-1 and 12-0. In the 12-1 victory, Kole Schmitt and Jack Schley combined to pitch a one-hitter with Schmitt going four of the five innings, allowing no hits and striking out 10.

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Parents as Teachers Hosts Memorable Easter Party Group Connection at Weimar Elementary

Parents as Teachers hosted their annual Easter Party Group Connection on Friday, March 22, at Weimar Elementary, attracting an impressive turnout of over 150 people. The event was a vibrant celebration filled with various activities and delights for all who attended to enjoy.

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St. John Altar Society Quilt Raffle

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FLHS Handbells Wins at TAPPS

The three-octave handbell choir at Faith Lutheran High School (FLHS) of Central Texas in Warda was awarded the ranking of “Superior 1” for their performance of the AGEHR (American Guild of English Handbell Ringers) Level 2 piece, “Away In A Manger” at the recent TAPPS Music Competition in Waco. The group is the first choir from FLHS to qualify for competition. The group will also perform in the…

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LMS 5th Six Weeks Honor Rolls

Berry, Cassidy Elizabeth Brawley, Kyndal Lynn Cernosek, Abby Claire Cowen, Lyla Rose Davis, Holden Alexander Delarosa, Anabella Leya Emmel, Makenna J Finch, Tanner Lawrence Greenwood, Paisley Anne Griffin, Adeline Kay Griffin, Harper Suzanne Gutierrez, Raylee Kate Hollek, Gabriella Elizabeth Kallus, Kenlie Josephine-Anastasia Lopez Sanchez, Ivan De Jesus Magness, Coy Julian Mao, Teresa Mitchell,…

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WACA Scholarship Deadline Wednesday

W The WinchesterArea Civic Association (WACA) will be offering a $1,000 scholarship to a person(s) enrolled or enrolling in an institute of higher learning for careers in the professions helping in the community such as nursing, teaching, criminology/peace officer, fire sciences, dental, radiology/imaging, EMT certification/ paramedic. The Association feels careers in these areas serve our…

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Stray Gathering Cowboy Church Hosting Spring Round Up Saturday

M The Stray Gathering Cowboy Church is hosting a fun day of Spring Time Round Up fun and games. Everyone is invited out to see what the SG2C is up to on Saturday April 27.

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