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Local Veteran Trains to Jump from a C-47 for D-Day Anniversary in Normandy

“STAND IN THE DOOR!” Those were the final commands given by the Jumpmasters as they gave signal for paratroopers to jump one by one from the vintage Tico Belle last week in Palatka, FL. The Tico Belle is a Douglas C-47 that at 0407 hours, June 6, 1944, lined up on Landing Zone “O” near St.
Krupala Headed to State in Powerlifting

La Grange High School’s Erick Guevara and Cody Krupala competed in the THSPA Region 4 Division 2 powerlifting meet March 7th in Colmesneil High School. Erick Guevara competed in 220 lb weight class where he finished 10th and Cody Krupala competed in the 123 lb weight class and medaled by finishing 5th.
Jayton Beats Fayetteville in State Semis

It had taken the Fayetteville Lions 81 years to fight back to the state basketball tournament. But the Jayton Jaybirds didn’t seem to care about that.
LG Soccer Teams End Season With Split Against Smithville

The La Grange girls soccer team ended its season with a penalty kick loss at home to Smithville Friday. Florencia Barron scored the lone goal for the Lady Leps in regulation before Smithville prevailed 6-5 in extra kicks. The Lady Leps finished district in fifth place and will miss the postseason.
Ancient Journal of La Grange Pioneer Discovered on EBAY

The Faison Preservation Society is excited to announce the discovery of a leatherbound 1867 pocket journal owned by N.W. Faison. The document contains notes about Faison’s business dealings, including personal loans and shopping lists. In the back of the book is a notation: If you find this, please return to N.W. Faison, La Grange, Texas.
Local Royalty Rides in Houston Parade

Fayette County Fair Royalty took on Rodeo Houston partnering with Fayette Co Go Texan and were riders in the Grand Entry Rodeo Parade for Fayette County day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Participating in the Houston event included (L to R): Queen 2nd Runner Up Andrea Ortiz, Jr Miss Annabella DelaRosa, Little Miss Reagan Arlund, Queen 1st Runner Up Camryn Alvarado, Little Mister Branson Moerbe and Queen Harper Henneke. Pageant Chairman Shannon Hemmitt, Pageant Committee Member Brenna Davis and families of the court were also in attendance for the day in the Bajou City. Members of the court considered the event a once in a lifetime opportunity. They spent the day on the grounds with their sashes and crowns on and meeting rodeo goers from across the state. If you or someone you know wants to join the fun as part of the Fayette County Fair Court, consider running as recruitment for Queen and Jr Miss contestants for our 2024 fair begins May 6.
Travel Trailer Burns

La Grange Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a small blaze on Trinity School Rd. Thursday afternoon, March 7.
Flatonia Baseball Continues Rolling

The Flatonia Bulldogs picked up two victories over the weekend at the East Bernard Tournament. On Thursday, the Dogs defeated Stafford 12-7.
Fayetteville Starting Five Are Newest County Athletes of the Week

The Fayetteville boys basketball team made it to the state tournament for the first time since 1943, in part thanks to the strength of a starting five that are a coach’s dream. Keagan Supak, Lawson Fritsch, Easton Jaeger, Brody Dooley and Jake Kubala are a group that can score points in bunches, and give opponents headaches with their tenacious defense.
Leps Win at Astros’ Triple-A Field, Host Home Tourney This Week

The Leps beat Liberty 6-3 Tuesday night at Constellation Field, home of the Houston Astros’ triple-A team, the Sugar Land Space Cowboys. “Overall, just a great night.
Herbrich, Schlabach Among Big Election Day Winners

James Herbrich will be the next County Attorney for Fayette County. Herbrich easily won the Republican Primary election on Tuesday, March 5, with more than three-quarters of the vote, according to unofficial results.
Bluebonnets Blanketing Fayette

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David Koether is One Happy Knapper

Creating Arrowheads gives this Fayette County Resident Satisfaction and a Deeper Appreciation for our Country’s Aboriginal History David Koether shapes small pieces of solid rock to create arrowheads, which makes him a knapper. After finding a couple of arrowheads on land that he and his wife, Gesine, own northeast of La Grange, he had the urge to search for others.
A Trip to State – 81 Years in the Making

For the first time since 1943, an 81-year-drought, the Fayetteville boys basketball team is heading back to the state tournament after knocking off Wells and Brookeland in the regional tournament o
Longtime Animal Control Officer Retiring this Week

La Grange Animal Control Officer Dean Ahlschlager will retire this week after more than 35 years with the City. He’s been the City’s animal control officer for 32 years. His last day on the job is this Friday, March 8.
Veterans Hold Dignified Retirement for Old Flags

On Wednesday, February 28, The American Legion Post 102 of La Grange conducted a Flag Retirement Ceremony for 509 United States and Texas State Flags deemed “unservicable” by the Post Commander.
Fayetteville Heading to the 4th Round of Hoops Playoffs

The Fayetteville boys basketball team marched into the fourth round of the 1A playoffs with a 45-41 comefrom- behind victory over Moulton Tuesday. The Lions trailed by 12 points after the first quarter but climbed back into the game thanks to their defense, and they finally won it by outscoring Moulton by 10 points in the fourth quarter.
Branch 5th at Powerlifting Regionals

La Grange High School had four girls compete at the THSWPA Region 5 Class 4A Div. 2 Regional powerlifting Meet at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg this week.
Kids as Coaches – Local Athletes Give Their Time to Lead Optimist Youth Basketball Team

La Grange athletes Camden Coltrain, Clayton Cooper, and Holden Cooper don’t only perform on the field, they also put their coaching skills on display as these three are among the locals who help coach in the La Grange Optimist Club’s the Little Dribblers basketball program.
Blown-Out Tire Sparks Series of Fires

A tire blow-out on an 18-wheeler started a string of grass fires along Interstate 10 last Friday, Feb. 23.

Schulenburg Garden Club Holds Flower Show

Schulenburg Garden Club held a Standard Flower Show with the theme “The Arts” on April 24, at the Schulenburg Hall. A wide variety of creative designs were displayed in the hall.

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LGISD to Eliminate Bus Stops on Hwy 71 Following Fatality

School District Has Targeted Places to Completely Pull Off Highway; US 77 Routes Now Being Examined La Grange ISD Superintendent Andy McHazlett said the school is working on a plan to eliminate bus stops on SH 71 following the fatal crash that happened behind a school bus last week. The wreck happened after school last Tuesday while a bus was unloading kids near the Tuck Stop RV Park near West…

Playoffs: Celebration & Heartbreak

Fertilizer Rig Flips

A crash at Hwy. 90 and Interstate 10 between Schulenburg and Weimar highlighted the danger at that intersection last week.

County Leaders Talk Jail, Cemetery, Park

In a wide-ranging meeting at the courthouse Thursday, county commissioners talked about everything from inmate phone calls to a forgotten cemetery. Here’s some highlights: Mt.

La Grange McRobbery Suspects Accept Plea Deals

Three men accepted plea bargains for their role in the armed robbery at the La Grange McDonald’s Restaurant on Nov. 9 last year.

Truck Catches Fire at Gas Station

An 18 wheeler caught fire at the fuel pump at Timewise convenient store in Flatonia last Thursday. The incident happened shortly before noon.

Sales Tax Revenue Down For Most Towns in County

Four of Fayette County’s seven towns are seeing dips in sales tax revenue this year. All but Fayetteville, however, are well above their 2022 levels as of May.

Local Sales Tax Revenues

First Five Months of Year (Jan.-May) Fayette County Cities Pct. Change Tax Rate 2024 2023 2022 2021 2023 to ’24 La Grange 1.50% 1,119,631 1,176,132 1,036,665 904,715 Down 4.8% Schulenburg 1.50% 518,480 632,400 500,922 377,550 Down 18.0% Round Top 1.50% 225,961 212,694 171,530 146,516 Up 6.2% Flatonia 1.50% 189,676 191,529 172,860 165,331 Down 0.9% Carmine 1.50% 75,094 63,728 65,953 57,231 Up…

For the Record

Women in the La Grange area.“I want to grow closer to God.” Have you ever found yourself thinking that? Community Bible Study (CBS) is the start to get you there. You’ll be around women who are dedicated and serious in studying the Bible that transforms lives. Our study of the book of Matthew starts Aug. 28. Daytime class: Wednesdays, 10:30-12:15 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, La Grange. Evening…

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

Myles Pleads Guilty to Murder, Gets 40 Years

Denzale Jydon Myles pleaded guilty for the 2021 murder of Ezrianna Poncik of La Grange

Math Error Causes Election Day Confusion in Flatonia

An arithmetic error led to the mixup over election results in the Flatonia City Council race last Saturday.

Lubbock Tornado on Anniversary of Waco Twister

The first reported sighting of the May 11, 1970 tornado came from an off-duty policeman, who spotted a funnel cloud at 8:10 p.m. three miles east of the Lubbock city limits.

Kana Family Moved Houses At the Turn of the Century

One of John Kana’s first building move at the turn of the century 1899-1900. This story told by Florian Kana as he heard it from his dad, George Kana, who heard it from HIS dad, John Kana.

Spate of Tornadoes Far Outpaces the Average

C April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

Think Big When You Vote

Texas is one of 24 states that does NOT have a means for voters to petition for a ballot referendum. Furthermore, while Texas, like all other states except Delaware, DOES require voter ballot approval of all constitutional amendments, Texas is one of the 18 states that allow no other form of initiative, referendum, or recall. (Source: National Council of State Legislatures) Thus, no amount of…

Gardening: Some Experiments are Now Paying Off

A few weeks back I wrote about the gardening experiment I conducted in the pasture where I’ve been feeding hay to my cows. I’ve been feeding them hay in this spot for several years.

Emotional Support Pets Enrolled in Texas High School Courtesy of Second Chance

When Dixon and Mary Lou McNair of La Grange first introduced the rest of the family to Second Chance in December of 2022, I had no idea what was in store. During the short visit, I purchased two giant sock monkeys and one large stuffed dog, which I thought would add some levity to my high school classroom. Although my job as an English Teacher in the Houston area centers around helping teens…

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