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La Grange Shines at JV Tennis Tournament

Here are the results from La Grange’s JV District tournament held earlier this month in Taylor: Girls Singles- Hannah Garrison (So)- 1st Kynzee Swafford (Fr)- 3rd Boys Singles- Chris Morales (Fr)- 3rd Girls Doubles- Jaley Stork (So)/Bailey Swisher (So)- 3rd Boys Doubles- Christian Biles (Fr)/Carter Finch (Fr)- 3rd Mixed Doubles- Jaden Melton (So)/Koen Zbranek (Fr)- 3rd Overall Girls Team- 1st Overall Boys Team- 2nd
Fayetteville Sweeps Into Regional Finals

The Fayetteville baseball swept into the 1A regional finals with authority Wednesday as they beat Menard 8-3 and 19-0 in their playoff series in Lago Vista. In the opener Lions pitcher Jack Schley hurled a masterpiece, striking out 12.
Celebrate German-Texan Heritage at the 3rd Annual Bluff SchuetzenFest

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites invite one and all to the third annual Bluff SchuetzenFest on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free family festival offers a full day of live music, traditional crafts and games, living history programs, tours of the Kreische brewery ruins, food and drink, and more.
Pool’s Out for the Summer

Two of the three public swimming pools in Fayette County will be closed this summer. The City of Schulenburg and the City of La Grange decided to close their public pools this summer.
Man Dies in Hwy. Collision

A local man driving a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle succumbed to injuries after a crash with an 18-wheeler in Rek Hill Tuesday, May 14. The wreck happened around 1:48 p.m.
Playoffs: Celebration & Heartbreak

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Fertilizer Rig Flips

A crash at Hwy. 90 and Interstate 10 between Schulenburg and Weimar highlighted the danger at that intersection last week.
Pileup Behind School Bus Kills One

A pileup behind a school bus unloading kids on SH 71 near West Point ended with one fatality and multiple injuries
Wide Load Causing Traffic Jams Here was Nuclear Reactor Part

A massive nuclear reactor vessel blocked roadways and slowed traffic as it crawled through Fayette County Monday, May 6 and Tuesday May 7
Locals Loved ‘Clue on Stage’

The first weekend in May marked the opening of the 25th Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) production, Clue On Stage. The play is based on the 1985 movie and popular board game which is celebrating its 75th year of mystery solving fun.
Flatonia’s Burton Wins State Title

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La Grange One-Act Play To Hold Pair Of Public Performances This Weekend

La Grange High School’s One-Act Play proudly wrapped up their 2024 season after competing at the UIL OAP Regional contest in Carthage last month. Performing “And Jack Fell Down” by Richard Weaver, LHS One-Act Play earned 4th at Regionals and took home multiple individual awards: Riley Lowe-Best Actor, Molly Hudson-All Star Cast, Austin Williams-Honorable Mention and Kameron Behrens-All Star Crew.
Two New Quilt Exhibits Open This Week in LG

Just like the upcoming Texas weather, things are heating up at the Texas Quilt Museum with the installation of two new exhibits. The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Prizewinners and Fiber Art Now: Excellence in Fibers III will be on display from May 2-August 31, 2024.
Five LHS Students Advance to State UIL Academic Meet

La Grange High School had quite a showing at Regional UIL academic meet last week in the Nacogdoches/ Carthage areas and are advancing several students to state. One Act Play competed at Carthage High School Friday, April 26, and the rest of the Academic team competed at SFASU in Nacogdoches on Saturday, April 27.
The Struggle to Find Childcare Intensifies

Usually these kind of lines are reserved for Black Friday sales. In a show of just how needed childcare in this area, folks started lining up more than three hours early Wednesday for the 4 p.m.
Next Generation of Leopard Football Players Learning the Ropes

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One Last Meet as a Lep

One of the most elite sprinters in La Grange High School’s history has one more track meet as a Leopard. Austen Diggs is the defending state 4A champ in the 200 meters, the school record holder in the 200 and the 400 meters and has accepted a track scholarship to Baylor.
Flatonia Wins District Baseball Championship

The Flatonia Bulldog baseball team won the 2024 District 29-2A title by defeating the Shiner Comanches 5-0 last week. This was the first district baseball title won by Flatonia since 2009.
Jerome and Charlene Kolenovsky are 2024 Mother Seton Award Recipients

On Thursday, April 25, the Diocese of Victoria Office of Catholic Schools in partnership with local Home and School Associations hosted the Saint Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards at the Shiner Knights of Columbus Hall.
Thousands of MS 150 Cyclists Roll Through La Grange for the 40th Annual Fundraiser

Nearly 5,500 cyclists pedaled into La Grange Saturday for the 40th annual Texas MS 150. As of Sunday, April 28, The ride raised more than $7.5 million for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. Riders departed from various locations in Houston and Austin early Saturday morning. The first large groups began arriving at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange around noon, where they were greeted by well-wishers. Riders and volunteers spent Saturday night at the Fairgrounds and began departing La Grange at 6:45 a.m. on their way to the finish line at Kyle Field in College Station. The event concluded Sunday afternoon with a big meet-up on the Texas A&M University campus in College Station. Thankfully for the riders, the rain held off until Sunday afternoon, but wind was an issue all weekend. Photos by Andy Behlen

Garden is Now Really Blossoming

The springtime garden at our place in Cozy Corner blossomed in the past few weeks. The tomato vines are loaded with fruit, and a few just started ripening.

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First Female Radio Announcer Broke Barriers

T EXAS History On May 15, 1970 Misty Fincher finally got her first good night’s sleep since a tornado tore through Lubbock four days earlier Moda Fincher, the little girl who grew up to be the first female radio announcer in the Lone Star State and, some say, the whole country, spent her early years in a tiny settlement called Bronte. The original inhabitants wanted to call their new home…

Flood Victims Urged to Use Caution Upon Returning Home

C APITAL Highlights As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution. Among the recommendations: · Never use gasoline-powered generators or charcoal grills indoors.

Poor Fences II

Well, the results are in for my article of May 3 on Poor Fences. For those who missed it, I asked whether I should call the sheriff’s office on my neighbor when his cows get out. But before I give you the answer to my question, please allow me to explain some things I have read and learned along the way. This was not an easy question to answer.

Hollywood Comes to Round Top

The inaugural Round Top Film Festival (RTFF) is now accepting film submissions for the 2024 festival, taking place November 7-10, in Round Top. The event is founded by Shanna Schanen and Skylar Schanen, a dynamic motherdaughter duo, who both have deep connections to Fayette County.

Gardening Kids’ Kamp in June

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, are pleased to announce our 7th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties. This camp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences.

La Grange Shines at JV Tennis Tournament

Here are the results from La Grange’s JV District tournament held earlier this month in Taylor: Girls Singles- Hannah Garrison (So)- 1st Kynzee Swafford (Fr)- 3rd Boys Singles- Chris Morales (Fr)- 3rd Girls Doubles- Jaley Stork (So)/Bailey Swisher (So)- 3rd Boys Doubles- Christian Biles (Fr)/Carter Finch (Fr)- 3rd Mixed Doubles- Jaden Melton (So)/Koen Zbranek (Fr)- 3rd Overall Girls Team- 1st…

Fayetteville Sweeps Into Regional Finals

The Fayetteville baseball swept into the 1A regional finals with authority Wednesday as they beat Menard 8-3 and 19-0 in their playoff series in Lago Vista. In the opener Lions pitcher Jack Schley hurled a masterpiece, striking out 12.

La Grange Softball Players Honored

The La Grange softball team had several players honored on the 22-4A all-district team. Alyssa Liccioni was named the district’s Pitcher of the Year.

La Grange Baseball Players Honored

The La Grange baseball team has had several players honored on the recent 22-4A all-district team. Senior Bennett Barber was named to the first team.

Henri Vincik Playing a Big Role in Flatonia’s Playoff Run

Henri Vincik has played a huge role in the Flatonia baseball team winning its first district title since 2009, their 23-4 overall record and their current march to the third round of the baseball playoffs.

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Installation of New Electric Meters for City of LG Begins

The City of La Grange would like to inform utility customers that Aqua-Metric Sales Company/Compass Metering Solutions will be working throughout the city installing the new electric meters. The Compass Metering Solutions work crew(s) can be identified by their Compass Metering Solutions work truck(s) and uniform(s).

Fayette County Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of May 5-11: Fire Alarms - 3 Vehicle Fires - 3 Traffic Hazard - 1 Smoke Report - 1 Accidents - 5 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Grass Fires - 2 Medical - 2

‘Tis the View

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RT-Warrenton VFD Fundraiser Underway

OP News The 2024 Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department fundraiser is coming up. Join the community in supporting and sustaining the services provided by our local VFD through raffle sales and free will donations.

Paulsen Awarded VVA Scholarship

Vietnam Veterans of America No. 870 member James Duffi n of Schulenburg presented a $1,000 Scholarship acceptance certificate to his granddaughter, Madison Paulsen of Bridgeland High School Cypress Fairbanks ISD, Houston area. Madison has been accepted at the University of Arkansas studying exercise science athletic trainee. James Duffin is also a member of the Colorado Valley Marine Corps League…

Shelter Update

As of May 4, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 590: 274 dogs and 316 cats in need. As of May 4, the shelter has 90 animals in care: 55 dogs/35 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Janda Baby

Kolbe Nathan Janda was born April 27 at 3:46 a.m. at St.

LGISD Will Serve Up Good Nutrition For Local Children This Summer

Bringing Healthy Summer Meals To “La Grange” Children Ensures Kids Have A Healthy Vacation And Return To School Ready To Learn This summer, La Grange ISD will connect children 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S.

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