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  • Above, left: With a flaming LG behind them, seniors stand at attention during the National Anthem at the community pep rally Wednesday. Above, right: Seniors release balloons at the conclusion of Wednesday’s pep rally. Right: At halftime of Friday’s football game, Aaliyah Cruz and Trey Brumley were crowned LHS Sweetheart and LHS Beau. More homecoming coverage on Page B1-2 today. Photos by Jeff Wick

    La Grange Celebrates Homecoming 2026

    La Grange High School culminated a week’s worth of homecoming activities with Friday’s 62-7 football victory over Katy Harmony.Here are some images from homecoming week:

  • Local kiddos do an art project under the watchful eye of Tracy Svrcek.

    ‘Babysitting Has Been Everything to Me’

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  • Schulenburg’s interim head football coach, Marty Bigham, speaks to the team after Friday’s loss. Photo by Andy Behlen

    Interim Schulenburg Coach Says Friday a ‘Step in the Right Direction’

    Few could have seen the winless Schulenburg Shorthorns heading into halftime tied against the 4-1 Thrall Tigers Friday night, especially in the first game back from a mid-season coaching change.

  • Schulenburg’s Jenna Guentert tips a ball over the net in Friday’s victory at Smithville. Photo by Audrey Kristynik

    High School Volleyball Round-Up

    La GrangeThe La Grange volleyball team lost to district leading Bellville in three sets Friday to fall to 20-12 overall and 7-3 in district.

  • As her teammates look on, Schulenburg’s Haylee Vacek digs a ball in Tuesday’s victory at Rice Consolidated.

    Volleyball: Another Clean Sweep by Local Teams Tuesday

    The La Grange volleyball team won all three sets of their match at Katy Harmony Tuesday to improve to 20-11 overall and 7-2 in district.

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    FOR THE RECORD

    A La Grange Community Blood Drive will be held Wednesday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m - 3 p.m. at 190 S. Brown Street in La Grange inside of KC Hall. Bring your photo ID and eat a full meal before arriving. Donate and earn a free Whataburger burger and a We Are Blood tumbler. For questions, contact hennekeal@gmail.com.

    ‘Babysitting Has Been Everything to Me’

    Local kiddos do an art project under the watchful eye of Tracy Svrcek.
    Good News Some people leave their mark on a community through buildings, businesses, or public service. Tracy “Miss Tracy” Svrcek left her mark through generations of children, helping raise countless Fayette County residents, one day, one lesson, and one hug at a time.

    Data Center Opposition Returns to Courthouse

    Three Winchester residents brought their fight against a data center to the Fayette County Commissioners Court last Thursday. Property owners Derek and Kayli Head, and Neta Parker, addressed the Court last Thursday and urged the County to take whatever steps they can to stop a proposed data center on FM 448 north of Winchester.

    Amidst Dissent County Lifts The Burn Ban

    The Fayette County Commissioners Court removed the burn ban last Thursday, Oct. 8.

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    High School Volleyball Round-Up

    Schulenburg’s Jenna Guentert tips a ball over the net in Friday’s victory at Smithville. Photo by Audrey Kristynik
    The La Grange volleyball team lost to district leading Bellville in three sets Friday to fall to 20-12 overall and 7-3 in district. The loss drops the Lady Leps back into a three-way tie for second place with Giddings and Sealy.

    Leps Dominate Katy Harmony 62-7

    La Grange’s Eli Gillum runs away from tacklers on his way to a 79-yard touchdown Friday. Photo by Jeff Wick
    Katy Harmony didn’t bring a band, cheerleaders or even fans to Friday’s game. But the Leps made enough noise for everyone.

    Someone Take Our Money – Please!

    For the fifth consecutive week, we had nobody pick the correct winners of all 10 games in our reader football pick-it contest, so the pot will now jump up to $600 -- the biggest we’ve ever had in this game. We had 158 entries last week, and by far the game that knocked most of the people out of the running was the UT/OU game.

    Interim Schulenburg Coach Says Friday a ‘Step in the Right Direction’

    Schulenburg’s interim head football coach, Marty Bigham, speaks to the team after Friday’s loss. Photo by Andy Behlen
    Few could have seen the winless Schulenburg Shorthorns heading into halftime tied against the 4-1 Thrall Tigers Friday night, especially in the first game back from a mid-season coaching change. “I think our guys did,” said Schulenburg’s interim head coach, Marty Bigham.
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    Hebler Family Donates Little Library

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    On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Hebler family of Cody, Kasey, Kambri, and Cayson generously donated a Little Library to the Fayette Public Library. Cody Hebler and his company, Texas Elite Fabrication LLC, built and beautifully painted the Little Library. This thoughtful donation will give community members another opportunity to share books, discover new stories, and build a love of reading. The Fayette Public Library staff sincerely appreciates the Hebler family and Texas Elite Fabrication LLC for their generosity and for helping support literacy and the library’s mission in our community.

    Carmine Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting for New Antique Store

    Aribbon cutting for the new antique shop in Carmine, Forgotten and Found Antiques was held Oct. 3 hosted by the Carmine Chamber of Commerce. Pictured are owners Christine and Stephen Rosenbaum (center.) Diane Tovey and Marlene Waak are holding the ribbon. Other members of the Carmine Chamber of Commerce are pictured in the background.
    C Forgotten and Found Antiques, owned by Christine and Stephen Rosenbaum has opened at 118 S. Hauptstrasse St in Carmine.

    Warda Neighbors Night Out Set Oct. 18

    Warda Neighbors Night Out Set Oct. 18
    Neighbors Night Out in Warda will be held on Sunday, Oct. 18 at the Holy Cross Picnic Grounds. We will have some great speakers as well as a barbecue pulled pork meal, hot dogs and Blue Bell ice cream.

    Picking Park Continues this Saturday

    Picking Park Continues this Saturday
    You can find pickers at Picking Park at the Fayetteville Community Center (if it’s not booked) this Saturday. Join in and enjoy an exceptional lineup of local bluegrass musicians who get together the second Saturday of each month from January-November and keep the tunes flowing from 2 p.m. till they’re played out.
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