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Fayette County Habitat for Humanity is having a Casino Night fundraiser Sept. 26 at Casino Hall in La Grange.
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Officials Don’t Think Incidents Are Connected A vehicle that burned near Fayetteville last week could have been the result of arson. Lt.
Thursday Pope Leo XIV announced in Rome that Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria has been appointed the new Bishop of Joliet in Illinois, effective Nov.
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On August 22, 2026, Columbus Chapter 1127 of the Vietnam Veterans of America held a fundraising Clay Shoot at the Fayette County Gun Club. The event is called “Shoot with the Vets” The funds raised are used for scholarships and helping needy vets. At the May 1-3, 2026, Texas Council State VVA meeting in Tyler Texas out of the 35 Texas chapters, Columbus Chapter 1127 was the number one in total awarded scholarships and amounts given thanks to the support of our local sponsors. Chapter 1127 awarded eight scholarships this past school year. Pictured left above is some of the shooting action, and right, the awards ceremony.
Caden and William Herzik, who attend Schulenburg High School, both earned 3rd place finishes at the 2026 RSPA (Racquet Sports Professionals Association) Texas Junior Gran Prix State Championships held at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels September 12-13th.. Caden placed 3rd in the 18 division and William placed 3rd in the 14 division. Their team also earned the A.C.E.(Attitude, Conviviality, & Effort) Sportsmanship Award for the first time in over 20 years. This highly respected two day tournament included five teams from: San Antonio, Austin, Midland, Fort Worth, and East Texas with each team bringing two finalists in each age group (16 per team) for a total of 80 players registered in their flight. The RSPA is the new name for the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). Past players from this tournament have advanced onward to play as wildcard players at the US Open. Pictured left to right: Caden Herzik, Coach Mike Timoskevich, and William Herzik.
Out of 100+ entries in last week’s reader pick-it contest only one person, Joseph Spacek, correctly predicted Kentucky’s win over Texas A&M. But Joseph was tripped up by some other outcomes, so there was no winner in last week’s $200 football jackpot.
• The La Grange volleyball team evened their district record at 2-2 with a four set victory Friday at Navasota. The Lady Leps (14-12 overall) continue their roadheavy early part of district play Tuesday when they play at Brookshire.
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Three adults and a juvenile made it to shore after their boat capsized on Fayette Lake Sunday afternoon, Sept. 13.
“Hotel Art” opens this Saturday from 3-6 p.m. at the Red & White Gallery on Fayetteville’s Square. You may not think original art when you hear the words “hotel art” but think again! Joan Herring’s Blackbird Lodging properties have always featured great original art by local, area and Texas artists.
Itry to eat all the strange fish I catch. Sometimes that results in a pleasant surprise.
Local author Elizabeth Dettling Moreno was selected as a featured author for the Sept. 25-26 Texas Word Wrangler Book Festival in Giddings. The annual festival, which attracts hundreds of attendees, is hosted by the Giddings Public Library.