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  • The local Girl Scout Troop has been informed by the Girl Scouts of Central Texas organization that they have 30 days to gather their things and vacate the Girl Scout Hut at the corner of Milam and Vail, so it can be sold. Photo by Meadow Taylor-Marklin

    Local Girl Scouts Getting Kicked to the Curb

    The Girl Scouts of Fayette County have been stationed in the little green hut on the corner of Milam and Vail for the last 80 years, but now the local scouts have less than 30 days to gather their

  • A crowd of about 80 people packed the La Grange City Council Chamber Tuesday evening for a presentation about the $1 million downtown revitalization grant that the city is pursuing. Photos by Andy Behlen

    Grant Meeting Draws Crowd, Backlash

    About 80 people packed the La Grange City Council Chamber on Tuesday evening to hear a presentation about the $1 million downtown revitalization grant that the city is pursuing.

  • No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at S. Washington and Cedar St. in La Grange Monday. Photo by Andy Behlen

    Child in Car Seat Left Hanging Upside Down but OK After Rollover

    Everyone escaped serious injury in a rollover crash on S. Washington St. in La Grange Monday afternoon, including a young boy who was strapped in a child safety seat.

  • The Schulenburg Lady Horn Volleyball Team is proud to announce that they are a recipient of the 2025-2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.

    Schulenburg Volleyball Team Earns National Academic Award

    The Schulenburg Lady Horn Volleyball Team is proud to announce that they are a recipient of the 20252026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.

  • These local swimmers have earned the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2026 State Games of America in State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University.

    21 Local Swimmers Qualify for State Games of America

    The Smallest Aquatic League of Texas (SALT) and Wake Aquatics are proud to announce that 21 swimmers have earned the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2026 State Games of America in State Colle

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    FOR THE RECORD

    Back-to-School Festival Saturday Join Tejas Healthcare for their annual Back-to-School Festival on Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at 753 E. Travis St. in La Grange. Enjoy a free morning of fun, food, and back-to-school excitement: free backpacks (while supplies last), free school supplies, free food and fun for the whole family.

    Active Criminal Investigation Still Open Even After Hill Death

    The Texas Department of Public Safety says an “active criminal investigation” remains open in the case involving Travis Hill. Hill was the Lavaca County Pct.

    Child in Car Seat Left Hanging Upside Down but OK After Rollover

    No one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at S. Washington and Cedar St. in La Grange Monday. Photo by Andy Behlen
    Everyone escaped serious injury in a rollover crash on S. Washington St.

    Grant Meeting Draws Crowd, Backlash

    A crowd of about 80 people packed the La Grange City Council Chamber Tuesday evening for a presentation about the $1 million downtown revitalization grant that the city is pursuing. Photos by Andy Behlen
    About 80 people packed the La Grange City Council Chamber on Tuesday evening to hear a presentation about the $1 million downtown revitalization grant that the city is pursuing. The project, which is being handled by the La Grange Main Street department, has attracted a lot of attention, especially from county government officials and property owners around the Courthouse square.

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    Local Players Shine as Serbin Jackrabbits Win the Community League Baseball Title

    Pictured front from left: Colter Zoch, Ty Kasper, Eldor Becker, Caleb Boriack, Chase Oltmann, Holden Jatzlau; back row: Dacota Kauffman, Chase Wheaton, Cullen Jozwiack, Chance Norman, Cole Mertink, Mason Becker, Garrett Oltmann, Kadyn Hall.
    The Serbin Jackrabbits defeated the Flatonia Wildcats 15-0 in five innings, to claim the 2026 Community League Baseball Championship, on Sunday at Voelker-Koether Field in La Grange. Serbin reached the final game with a convincing win over Weimar in the semi-final round, while Flatonia edged out New Ulm last week, 4-3 to reach their first CLB championship game since joining the league four years ago.

    Fayette Co. Ball Players Earn All-State Recognition

    The Texas Sports Writers Association has named its All State Baseball Teams. Several Fayette County kids made the cut.

    21 Local Swimmers Qualify for State Games of America

    These local swimmers have earned the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2026 State Games of America in State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University.
    The Smallest Aquatic League of Texas (SALT) and Wake Aquatics are proud to announce that 21 swimmers have earned the opportunity to represent Texas at the 2026 State Games of America in State College, Pennsylvania, home of Penn State University. The biennial event will bring together approximately 12,500 athletes from all 50 states to compete in one of the nation’s premier amateur sporting events.

    Schulenburg Volleyball Team Earns National Academic Award

    The Schulenburg Lady Horn Volleyball Team is proud to announce that they are a recipient of the 2025-2026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award.
    The Schulenburg Lady Horn Volleyball Team is proud to announce that they are a recipient of the 20252026 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award. It is the 13th consecutive year that the Lady Horns have received the award.
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    Serbin LWML Collecting School Kit Donations

    Serbin LWML Collecting School Kit Donations
    The ladies of Serbin LWML are collecting donations to make school kits for Orphan Grain Train. Items needed include spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, sheets of construction paper, 24 count crayons, ruler, glue sticks, scissors, rectangular erasers, 12-count colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, single pocket folders and cash to help cover cost of shipping, are also appreciated. Items are needed by Sept. 1. Contact the church office at (979) 366-9650 for more information.

    Bingo on the Square in Fayetteville Draws Over 115 Players

    Bingo on the Square in Fayetteville Draws Over 115 Players
    More than 115 players and 20 volunteers gathered at the Fayetteville Community Center last Sunday for Bingo on the Square. Stor Closing Prohibition Liquor will be closing Aug.

    Srubar Family Holds 50th Reunion In Plum

    Members of the descendants of Frank and Barbara Prasifka Srubar gathered for a group photo during the family’s 50th annual reunion on July 19 in Plum. The milestone event celebrated 145 years since Frank and Barbara Srubar immigrated from what is now Czechia to America in 1881. This year’s reunion drew 210 descendants representing seven generations of the Srubar family.
    The descendants of Frank and Barbara Prasifka Srubar met for their 50th annual reunion on Sunday, July 19, in Plum, celebrating 145 years in America. The first Srubar reunion, held in 1975, was reported by the Fayette County Record on Aug.

    FEC, CoBank Award $30,000 in Community Grants to Local Organizations

    Shelby Volunteer Fire Department received $5,000 to assist with the purchase of a new pumper truck. Pictured from left to right are Shelby VFD Assistant Chief Blake Moehlmann; FEC Board President Joseph Kruppa; Shelby VFD firefighter Charles Atkins; and Shelby VFD firefighter Dennis Gaskins.
    Fayette Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $30,000 in matching grants to four local organizations through the cooperative’s Sharing Success Grant Program, supporting projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life across the cooperative’s service area.
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