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Three Months Worth of Rain in Three Days

An unusual weather pattern passed over Fayette County early this week, dumping as much as a foot of rain in places from Monday through Wednesday (according to LCRA Hydromet, 12.03 inches fell at the power plant in La Grange and 10.91 at their station north of La Grange). The relatively warm, wet weather came less than a week after an arctic blast dropped temperatures here into the teens.
Local Attends World Economic Forum in Switzerland

Schulenburg native and international businessman Carman Kobza attended the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last week. He was there to promote LadyBWell, a breast cancer education and prevention program he launched in India about 10 years ago.
LHS Drama Students Help the EMS Practice an Active Shooter Simulation

La Grange High School drama students helped out Fayette County EMS during a training exercise on Tuesday, Jan. 23.
Work Begins on Old La Grange Bridge

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First of Three Primary Debates This Coming Sunday in Schulenburg

The Fayette County Republican Party will host its first of three Republican candidate forums on Sunday, Jan. 28.
72-Year-Old Family Tractor Brought Back From the Dead

Weldon Koenig grinned ear to ear when he walked out of the La Grange Noon Lions Club meeting last Thursday, Jan. 18. Parked outside the Frisch Auf Country Club was his father’s old tractor, a 1952 Farmall Super C, meticulously restored by Koenig’s friend and fellow Lion Sam Wilson.
An Icy Start to the New Year

The coldest extended period of weather Fayette County has seen in two years wrapped this area in its icy grip for four days this week. Accordingly, Fayette County folks hunkered down with school, city and county departments closing as well as many businesses, but freezing precipitation was kept to a minimum.
City Crews Work Through Freezing Temps to Repair Water Main Break in Downtown LG

City of La Grange crews braved some frigid weather to fix a major water leak on W. Travis St.
Fire Department to the Rescue When Animal Shelter’s Water Pipes Freeze

The La Grange Volunteer Fire Department lent a hand when the water pipes froze at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter this week.
MLK’s Legacy Remembered in LG March

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Estrada Qualifies for State for Third Time

On Saturday, January 6, 12 students from the La Grange High School Band competed at the ATSSB Area Central Audition to determine who would make the cut for the All-State 4A Symphonic Band. According to the Association of Texas Small School Bands, over 10,000 students audition each year, and only 286 are selected for the All-State Bands.
Champion Steer Nets $8,000 at Flatonia Stock Show

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FBI: Threat Against Jewish Places of Worship Included Schulenburg Temple

The FBI contacted Schulenburg Police Department last week to warn of threats against Jewish places of worship, including the local synagogue, Schulenburg’s Temple Israel. Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that an FBI agent called the police station last Wednesday, Jan. 3. Brenek said the agent reported that several threats have been made against Jewish congregations in the region. The agent asked officers to keep a close eye on Temple Israel. Brenek said he did not know the nature of the threat, and he did not believe Temple Israel was specifically targeted.
New Exhibit to Open At Quilt Museum Here

The Texas Quilt Museum goes big and bold right out of the gate in 2024 with three new exhibits: Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous, Houston International Quilt Festival Prizewinners 2023, and Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts. They will be on display in the Museum’s three galleries from January 11-April 27, 2024.
Local Expert Called in to Help Battle an Alaskan Ship Fire

The U.S. Coast Guard needed some expertise two weeks ago when a load of lithium ion batteries caught fire on a ship off the Aleutian Islands. The Coast Guard enlisted Galveston-based T&T Marine Salvage to help with the response. That’s when James Janda of Hostyn got a phone call.
Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter 2023 Recap

The year 2023 was a difficult year for animal welfare organizations all over the country, including your community animal shelter. Your commitment to helping us help those that can’t help themselves means the world to us and them.
Negotiations Continue With City Manager Candidate

The City of La Grange continues negotiations with Jack Thompson, the lone finalist for the vacant City Manager position. The City Council picked Thompson as the lone finalist on Dec.
Trimmed-Up for the New Year

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Three Months Into Closure, Hospital Uncertainty Remains

This week marks three months since St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange closed it doors.
Home Street Home

This year was another good year for Precinct One Road and Bridge. We got a lot accomplished despite weather not cooperating with us. The excessive heat and lack of rain made our job a little more difficult this year.

Schmidt Celebrates 40 Years at LGISD; 35 With Leps Baseball

As the La Grange baseball team gets ready for the playoffs next week, few teams can rival the experience the Leps have in their dugout. La Grange assistant baseball/ pitching coach Wayne Schmidt is celebrating his 40th year as a coach at La Grange ISD, and his 35th with the Leps baseball program.

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Leps Fall in Regular Season Baseball Finale

Giddings ralllied for a come-from-behind 8-6 victory over the Leps Tuesday in Giddings. The victory clinches the third place spot in district for the Buffaloes, while the Leps will be the fourth seed out of District 22-4A. Max Dixon scored two runs and drove in two for the Leps. Braxton Dahse started the game for the Leps on the mound. Pitcher Gus Navejas got the win for Giddings with four…

Senior Night in Flatonia

Diggs Headed Back To State in Two Events

The wait was worth it for Austen Diggs. Because of bad weather, the finals of the Region III4A track meet in Bullard was postponed two days.

La Grange Freshman Collier Hurdles Her Way to State

What a first year of high school La Grange freshman Macie Collier is having. The three-sport athlete has emerged as one of the best hurdlers in the state.

Ellinger VFD Annual Fundraiser Sunday

E The Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department will have the annual feast on Sunday, April 28 at the chamber hall. Serving of BBQ chicken and sausage plates for $15 will start at 11 a.m.

Derby Day Brunch Fundraiser Benefits Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter

OP News Gardenia E. Janssen’s annual fundraiser – “Off to the Races!” will be held Saturday, May 4.

Fayette County April Marriage Licenses

Stewart Allen Murray and Rachael Elizabeth Stapper Brenton Todd Nicholson and Elizabeth Ann Aubuchon Davis Mctier Brooks and Kelsey Olive Parchman Daniel Julian Nathan and Victoria Marie Kainer Christopher Joseph Fischer and Reena Carol Reese Tyler Jack Geer and Kaitlyn Samantha Kirby Nathan Robert Holub and Hannah Elizabeth Bellue Mark Alan Hoffmann and Kimberly Lynne Harrington Luis Estuardo…

Deputies, Officers Attend Texas CIT Association Conference

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that several deputies and local police department Officers were able to attend the Texas CIT Association conference this past week. The conference focuses on the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system and brings together Peace Officers and Mental Health Professionals from across the state to network, share knowledge and ideas,…

German-Czech Mart Project Postponed

The Fayette County Fair Association along with the City of La Grange has decided to postpone the construction of the new food court until after the 2024 fair. “We have experienced some unexpected hurdles that delayed the start of the project.

Special Education Prom Held In La Grange

Gene Jaster Day Proclaimed

Record Visits Big Bend National Park

Schobel, Villarreal Combine to No-Hit Snook on Senior Night

The Round Top-Carmine baseball team beat Snook 2-1 on Senior Night Tuesday. RTC’s two senior pitchers, Tanner Schobel and Luis Villarreal, threw a combined no-hitter.

Lep Golfers Compete at Regionals

La Grange’s Ella Pineda was 27th out of 82 competitors at the Region III-4A girls golf tournament last week in Huntsville. She shot a 107 on the first day and a 89 the second day for a 196.

Flatonia Beats Louise 15-0

District 29-1A Tennis Results

Girls Singles: First round: Emily Keilers (FAY) beat Kinsley Bage (RTC) 2-0 Kimberley Rohde (RTC) beat Lainey Gromaski (FAY) 2-0 Championship: Emily Keilers beat Kimberley Rohde 2-0 Consolation: Bage beat Gromaski 2-0 Playback: K. Rohde beat Bage 2-0 1st place: Emily Keilers (FAY) 2nd place: Kimberley Rohde (RTC) 3rd place: Kinsley Bage (RTC) No boys singles Girls doubles: Tess Eilers/Jill…

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