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Otto Named MVP of 27-2A Volleyball

The 27-2A All District Volleyball Team honorees have been named with lots of Schulenburg and Flatonia athletes honored. Here’s the complete list: Most Valuable Player: #9 Erica Otto, Schulenburg, Sr., OPP Setter of the Year: #18 Morgan Marburger, Schulenburg, Sr., S #5 Mollie Mica, Flatonia, Sr., S Offensive Player of the Year: #13 Emma Herman, Shiner, Sr., S/OH #11 Malarie Mican, Weimar, Jr., OH #18 Karli Siptak, Flatonia, Jr., MB Defensive Specialist of the Year: #16 Julie Guentert, Schulenburg, Sr., L Defensive Player of the Year: #16 Kennedy Koehn, Weimar, Sr., MB #16 Kiley Michalec, Shiner, Sr., L Newcomer of the Year: #11 Meredith Magliolo, Schulenburg, Fr., MB 2020 27AA All District Volleyball Team First Team Number Name #2 Carly Bonds #16 Shannen Novak #7 Macy Kolacny #9 Avery Lewis #4 Jordan Sommer #8 Makayla Adamek #9 Rylee Vancura #1 Emily Elstner #31 Lauren Summers Second Team Number Name #6 Ellie Fike #1 Ali Janecka #12 Cameryn Webernick #4 Savannah Morton #7 Kloe Kutac #13 Regan Lux #12 Madison Chumchal #17 Skylar Heger #2 Karsen Lacina #9 Kyler Tolbert School Class Position Flatonia Sr.
Jury Trials Headed to Church for Social Distancing

At a meeting last Wednesday, Fayette County Commissioners roughed out a plan to declare the old La Grange First Baptist Church as a district court auxiliary branch location. The designation will allow District Judge Jeff Steinhauser to hold jury trials at the former church sanctuary.
Schmeckenfest is Thursday in LG

This Thursday, Dec. 3. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. the 13th annual wassail tasting and Christmas extravaganza Schmeckenfest 2020 will be hosted on the Fayette County Courthouse Square and will be adapted to meet social distancing and safety standards. There will be different wassails to sample from over 20 local participating businesses and organizations, paperless voting for your favorite wassail by app, delicious holiday treats for sale, and giveaways.
Injured Owl Saved by LGPD

This little owl was in the La Grange Walmart parking lot over the weekend, cold and wet with an injured wing. Members of the La Grange Police Department were able to get it in a pet carrier and called for an animal rescue volunteer who will be taking it to a bird rescue center in Austin.
St. James Men’s Club Smokes Turkeys for Family Crisis Center

The Men’s Club at St. James Episcopal Church in La Grange smoked turkeys last Saturday, Nov.
Texas Ramp Project Celebrates Milestone

The Texas Ramp Project (TRP) celebrated building “100 Miles of Freedom” on Nov. 15. The statewide organization estimates that since TRP’s inception in 2006, its more than 3,500 volunteers have built 100 miles of ramps for people who use wheelchairs and walkers.
VFW Post Celebrates 75th Anniversary

On November 17, 2020, District Commander Dave Walden presented a certificate to Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 congratulating the post upon the occasion of its 75th anniversary. Pictured are: (seated) Ray Thurman with (standing, from left) District Commander Dave Walden, Randy Fliflet, Commander Andy Kruppa, Quartermaster Joe Kruppa, Lawrince Heinrich, Bob Connelly and Dick Frenzel. Walden also presented the Post with a “#StillServing 2020” banner from William “Doc” Schmitz, Commanderin-Chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, to say “Thank You” for services the Post continues to render during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
With Boatramp Closed, Northside Park Is Now the Place to Go for River Access

The Colorado River boat ramp in La Grange will be closed for the next 18 months, but folks who like to kayak and canoe can now access the river at Northside Park. Workers from the City of La Grange carved a canoe and kayak launch into the river bank last week.
Students Donate to Food Pantry

Second Grade at La Grange Elementary recently held a school-wide Thanksgiving Food Drive. All donations went to the local A.M.E.N.
Pandemic Takes Toll On Area’s Sales Tax

La Grange will struggle to reach $2 million in sales tax for 2020, another grim indicator of the pandemic’s powerful punch. City sales tax revenue hasn’t been below $2 million since 2017, but November’s rebate from the state was down again from last year.
COVID Cases Up in Fayette, But Not at July and August Highs

The recent uptick in coronavirus cases in Fayette County has quite a way to go before surpassing the numbers seen locally in July and early August. Estimates compiled by the Texas Department of State Health Services shows the greatest number of active cases came on Aug.
La Grange Gets a New Fire Truck

On Tuesday, Nov. 17, La Grange Volunteer Fire Department took delivery of their newest fire truck, Engine 1.
County Offering In-Home Testing

Fayette County officials began offering free in-home coronavirus testing on November 16. Funding provided by a private grant will allow residents to be tested for COVID-19 without having to leave their homes.
Ellinger Leaders Begin Forming New City Government

Ellinger residents voted to incorporate their small town in the Nov. 3 election by a vote of 76-44. The community will be incorporated as a Class C municipality under Texas law, governed by a mayor and two city commissioners.
Ahlschlager Sworn In

Clarence Ahlschlager Jr. officially joined the Schulenburg City Council at their meeting Monday night, Nov. 16. He replaces Place 4 Councilman Geoffrey Schiftli, who lost reelection by a vote of 528-337.
LGISD Enrollment Slightly Down, 79 Students Learning from at Home

The La Grange I.S.D. Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov.
A Closer Look at the Local Race Decided by One Vote

“Every vote matters, there’s no question,” said Flatonia’s Mark Eversole. The 75-year-old from Flatonia is a living example of the power of even a single vote.
Several Leaders Sworn In Friday at the Courthouse

Last Friday, Nov. 13, County Judge Joe Weber (right) administered the oath of office to (from left) Sylvia Mendoza, who was reappointed as Fayette County Tax Assessor-Collector, and the first leaders of the newly-incorporated City of Ellinger, City Commissioner Joe Lamer, Ellinger Mayor Matt Mikulenka and City Commissioner Kenneth Stojanik.
La Grange Woman Injured in Wreck

A La Grange woman suffered serious injuries in a wreck on SH 237 last Sunday, Nov. 8.
One Vehicle May Have Sparked The Series of Grass Fires on 1-10

Schulenburg and Flatonia firefighters battled a series of grass fires along Interstate 10 Monday afternoon, Nov. 9.

Faith Lutheran High Accepting New Student Registration

W Faith Lutheran High School is accepting student registrations. Any student who registers prior to Friday, March 8, 2024 will only pay $100 in registration fees.

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Crainer Competes in Jr. Steer Wrestling World Championship

Muldoon was well represented in Las Vegas for the rodeo this year. Patti Holly’s grandson, Trevor Crainer competed in the Ote Berry Junior Steer Wrestling World Championship.

WACA Announces Light the Night Contest Winners

The annual “Light the Night” outdoor decorating contest was held again with judging being this last week.

New Year’s Events Slated in Round Top

OP News On Sunday night The Stone Cellar is hosting New Year’s Eve Bash with Black Cat Choir beginning at 7 p.m. Dress up as “Baby New Years” for a chance to win the $1,000 prize and watch the ball drop at midnight.

Schulenburg Food Pantry Receives Donations

Ellinger Chamber to Meet January 9

E The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m.

Eleventh Night Concert Jan. 7 in Fayetteville

C The Eleventh Night Concert will be held on Jan. 7 at 2 p.m.

BEC Offices Closed In Observance of New Year Holiday

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative’s offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in observance of the New Year holiday. Bluebonnet members can access their account information and make payments while the offices are closed through the co-op’s website at bluebonnet.coop, MyBluebonnet mobile app or calling (800) 842-7708.

THA Names Friedel One of 12 Texas Health Care Heroes

The Texas Hospital Association (THA) recently named Lucas Friedel as one of its 12 Health Care Heroes for 2023. Friedel, a La Grange area native, heads up the Respiratory Therapy Department at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.

Unleash Your Artistry: Join ARTS for a Weekly Open Studio

Are you searching for a dedicated space to bring your artistic visions to life? Are you eager to share your creative process with fellow artists and receive valuable critiques? Look no further! Join Arts for Rural Texas for a weekly open studio!

The Fall Garden: Less Weeds, Less Work

I feel sorry for all the folks who didn’t grow a fall garden this year. Fall and winter are the best times to grow a garden in Texas.

AMEN Sees Large Increase of Volume for the Holidays

The AMEN Food Pantry board and volunteers appreciates the community for all the support given to the pantry. The foods needs were great, however with your donations of food and money, the pantry met the needs. As we move forward in 2024 the need is there for food and monetary donations. The board says thank you for your past and current support.

AMEN Receives Donation Holy Smokers, NHS

Early Childhood Education Conference Offered Feb. 3

On Saturday, Feb. 3, a 7 hour Multi-County Early Childhood Education Conference will be held at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange.

Thank You

To the Editor: On behalf of the Salvation Army of La Grange I would like to extend our gratitude to the citizens of Fayette County and all who contributed to the Red Kettle campaign this year. It was a huge success.

Control Your Dogs

To the Editor: This letter is written based on concerns I have about walking/jogging/bike riding. First of all, please correct me if I’m wrong, but do private citizens have free access to safely walk/jog/bike ride on public roads? I think so, as long as you do not trespass on one’s private property.

Knesek Decision was Rushed

To the Editor: The issue I have with the decision by the to go ahead with the plan to demolish the iconic old Knesek building in Fayetteville town center, is less with the decision itself than with the high handed manner in which this important matter was presented to the City Council by board representatives of the Fayetteville Community Center (FCC) organization. According to Mr.

Emotions for a New Year

“The universe is one being. Everything and everyone is interconnected through an invisible thread of stories.

A Look Back at Those Who Left Us from January-June 2023

Charlene Kay Wright, Bill Franklin Crider, Helen Josephine Blaha Campbell, Betty Louise (Blank) Schuchardt, Rosie Lee (Stibora) Novosad, Richard Allen Kaspar, Ivor M. “ Marie” Rohrbach, Delmus August Brau, Bernard Ignac Mozisek, Michael (Mike) Walker, Anita Teresa Craft, Jeannete (Jane) Marie Keilers, Rosalie (Rose) Marie Muras Berger, Lundy Allan Wantland, Charles Milford Richter, Barbara Wolf,…

Remember When?

Dec. 28, 1973 The energy crisis? Inflation? The rain? The Chicken Ranch? One would be hardpressed to select the biggest Fayette County news event of 1973.

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