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Estrada Qualifies for State for Third Time

On Saturday, January 6, 12 students from the La Grange High School Band competed at the ATSSB Area Central Audition to determine who would make the cut for the All-State 4A Symphonic Band. According to the Association of Texas Small School Bands, over 10,000 students audition each year, and only 286 are selected for the All-State Bands.
Champion Steer Nets $8,000 at Flatonia Stock Show

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FBI: Threat Against Jewish Places of Worship Included Schulenburg Temple

The FBI contacted Schulenburg Police Department last week to warn of threats against Jewish places of worship, including the local synagogue, Schulenburg’s Temple Israel. Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that an FBI agent called the police station last Wednesday, Jan. 3. Brenek said the agent reported that several threats have been made against Jewish congregations in the region. The agent asked officers to keep a close eye on Temple Israel. Brenek said he did not know the nature of the threat, and he did not believe Temple Israel was specifically targeted.
New Exhibit to Open At Quilt Museum Here

The Texas Quilt Museum goes big and bold right out of the gate in 2024 with three new exhibits: Kaffe Fassett: 85 & Fabulous, Houston International Quilt Festival Prizewinners 2023, and Prism Play: A Full Spectrum of Art Quilts. They will be on display in the Museum’s three galleries from January 11-April 27, 2024.
Local Expert Called in to Help Battle an Alaskan Ship Fire

The U.S. Coast Guard needed some expertise two weeks ago when a load of lithium ion batteries caught fire on a ship off the Aleutian Islands. The Coast Guard enlisted Galveston-based T&T Marine Salvage to help with the response. That’s when James Janda of Hostyn got a phone call.
Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter 2023 Recap

The year 2023 was a difficult year for animal welfare organizations all over the country, including your community animal shelter. Your commitment to helping us help those that can’t help themselves means the world to us and them.
Negotiations Continue With City Manager Candidate

The City of La Grange continues negotiations with Jack Thompson, the lone finalist for the vacant City Manager position. The City Council picked Thompson as the lone finalist on Dec.
Trimmed-Up for the New Year

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Three Months Into Closure, Hospital Uncertainty Remains

This week marks three months since St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange closed it doors.
Home Street Home

This year was another good year for Precinct One Road and Bridge. We got a lot accomplished despite weather not cooperating with us. The excessive heat and lack of rain made our job a little more difficult this year.
Fayette Co. Community Theatre 2024 Season Set

Embarking on their eighth season, the Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) has announced the most ambitious season to date. They are looking forward to bringing the hugely popular and hilarious play Clue on Stage, (May 3-5), and the first western, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (Nov. 8-10) to the Sanford Schmidt Amphitheater. The annual student production will be the timeless classic The Lion, the Witch and The Wardrobe (July 26-28) in the LGISD Performing Arts Center.
Wrong-Way Driver Hits State Trooper on Hwy. 71

A wrong-way driver crashed into a State Trooper on SH 71 last Friday, Dec. 29, around 7:45 a.m.
Hospital Closure Affecting EMS

As we approach the conclusion of another impactful year, Fayette County Emergency Medical Services (FCEMS) is pleased to present our Year-End Report, summarizing the key achievements, challenges, and advancements experienced throughout the past 12 months. This report provides a valuable insight into the dynamic and vital role our FCEMS team plays in ensuring the health and safety of our county.
Hurricane Harvey Buyouts Close to Completion

The Hurricane Harvey buyout program edged closer to finally coming to an end in 2023. Fayette County Commissioners worked diligently with grant consultants and the General Land Office to purchase the final three pieces of property on Country Club Drive as well as get reimbursed for the closing costs and demolition work. The County was successful in obtaining two pieces of property and are anticipating receiving bids for the demolition worked needed at the end of the year. The final piece of property has a lien on it which is preventing the County from purchasing it, although work to remove the lien is ongoing.
Deputy Santa Delivers Toys to 600 Local Children

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Suspects Sought in Ace Hardware Theft

Schulenburg Police are looking for two women who allegedly stole merchandise from the Ace Hardware Store in Schulenburg. The theft occurred shortly before noon on Friday, Dec.
After Years Away, Salvation Army Has Re-Started Here to Help Those in Need

As many of us can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with friends and family, eat our favorite home-cooked feast, and unwrap the gifts under the tree this holiday season, we forget the season’s true meaning until we see that red kettle and hear that bell ring.
Texas Quilt Museum Camper Shows Off Her Amazing Work

Lilly Posas participated in the Texas Quilt Museum’s Kids’ Quilt Camp this past summer, where in one week she learned many methods and techniques of quilt-making.
Never Too Young for a Library Card

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Massive Mural to be a Tribute to La Grange History

Along one of the busiest streets in town, a massive mural honoring the history of La Grange is being painted by a famous artist. Tyler Kay Reichart, of Cat Springs, who now lives in the Woodlands, (she goes by the name Tyler Kay) has done hundreds of murals, including recent ones at Houston Intercontinental Airport and in downtown Columbus, started the project earlier this month.

Tebbe, Weishuhn To Wed

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Green Door Fund, Arts for Rural Texas to Host Hospitality Training

The Green Door Fund, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation, and Arts for Rural Texas are hosting a two-hour hospitality training called Communication is the Key. This training will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, in the Ross Gallery at Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville.

Traffic Stops Lead to Arrests in Schulenburg

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of April 7-13. Possession of Marijuana On April 7, Officer Byron Powe initiated a stop in the 600 block of W.

Fayette Memorial Funeral Home Donates to AMEN

Fayette Memorial Funeral Home held a food drive recently and collected 240 pounds of food for AMEN Food Pantry of La Grange.

Senior Bingo May 19 in Ledbetter, Matin Luther Announces VBS Dates

C Senior Bingo Bingo for Seniors (age 60 and older, plus guests) has a change of date for May. It will be held on the third Sunday in May, due to Mother’s Day being on the second Sunday.

Winchester Farmers Market Returns this Saturday

W The monthly Farmers Market will be held on May 11 from 8:30 a.m.-noon in the yard of Zilss Hall in Winchester. If you are interested in becoming a vendor, you may register on site.

LG Police Respond to Reported Burglary

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of March 24-31. Burglary On March 25, Officer Mitchell Maxwell was dispatched to the 700 block of N.

Holman Valley, Curtis Grimes to Host Benefit Concert to Support Turtle Wing Foundation

Holman Valley Steakhouse will be hosting Curtis Grimes with other special guests on Saturday, May 18 for the second annual Benefit Concert with proceeds being donated to Turtle Wing Foundation. “For those that know me, know how close this is to my heart,” said Wendee, owner of Holman Valley Steakhouse.

REMEMBER WHEN?

A prominent dairyman and rancher in the La Grange community, Donald Dopslauf, announced plans to build Fountainview Apartments and Townhouses on Upper Line St. in La Grange. The 17-unit complex was to include 12 one- and two-bedroom apartments and five two-story townhouses. Storage and washer-dryer facilities, as well as off-street parking, would be offered. Clovis Heimsath Associates, Inc. of…

Muldoon Lending Library Receives Care from Locals

M Carl and Carolyn Caflisch have been busy beautifying Muldoon. They cleaned up, painted and put new flowers on the Little Lending Library in front of the Muldoon Volunteer Fire Station.

Record Goes to Prague

Round Top Family Library Hosts Big Turnout at Celebration Announcing Naming of Campus

Round Top Family Library hosted a celebration on Thursday, May 2nd, marking its announcement that its campus has been renamed The Faith and Charles Bybee Foundation Campus. Despite earlier torrential rains that day, the skies cleared just in time for a perfect evening of festivities with over 100 people in attendance.

Local CDL Class Already Paying Off For Graduates

Round Top Family Library hosted a commercial drivers license class put on by Smithville Workforce Training Center. Six students graduated from the class on April 24. One of those was Joshua Matus. He already found a job as a truck driver for U.S. Field Services in Giddings.

Where on the Square? Contest

May is Historic Preservation Month and as part of that effort, La Grange Main Street is holding a contest to help locals better appreciate the architectural features that are preserved in the downtown business district. Look at the above close-up picture and if you think you can identify where this is, cut out this entire box, fill out the below information and return it to the La Grange Visitors…

Bulldogs Surge Into Baseball’s 2nd Round

The Flatonia Bulldog baseball team claimed a Bi-District title over the Stockdale Brahmas last weekend by virtue of a 10-0 and 11-1 series sweep. This best of three series was played in Hallettsville on May 2 and 3.

State Track Snapshots

Chaloupka Wins State Silver

AMEN Serves 396 Families in April

The AMEN Food Pantry continued to be remarkably busy in the month of April. A total of 396 families were served for the month for a total of 1215 individuals. Food donations received were 6,615 pounds. Looking back to 2023, the pantry served 256 families and required eightyfour volunteers for a total of 154 hours. A total of 185 volunteers for 314 hours served the pantry this past month. This…

St. Rose Eighth Grade Students Receive Bishop’s Award

Hot Oil Truck Flips Outside La Grange

It took three heavy duty tow wreckers to get this hot oil truck back on its wheels Friday morning. The crash happened around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 3, on Schubert Rd. north of La Grange. Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the accident. The hot oil truck, a type of equipment used in the oil and gas industry, was heading south on Schubert Rd. The investigating trooper said the driver…

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