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Officials meet to discuss mitigation plans

Officials meet to discuss mitigation plans

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn convened a meeting of Fayette County Leaders on Jan. 4. at the EMS building in La Grange. 01/11/2023 23:00

Governor’s Proclamation issued to City of Columbus

Governor’s Proclamation issued to City of Columbus

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce received a proclamation from Governor Greg Abbott for Columbus, marking 200 years in existence and its upcoming Bicentennial Celebration. 01/11/2023 23:00

Endeavors top of townhall meeting

Endeavors top of townhall meeting

EAGLE LAKE – The city of Eagle Lake set a town hall meeting to address questions from its citizens about the Endeavors project. The meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 17, at 6 p.m. at the Eagle Lake Community Center at 100 N. Walnut Ave. in Eagle Lake. 01/11/2023 23:00

Fayette County Country Music Club to host Polka Show

Fayette County Country Music Club to host Polka Show

LA GRANGE – The Fayette County Country Music Club will host a Polka Show Monday, Jan. 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8. 01/11/2023 23:00

And the walls come tumbling down

And the walls come tumbling down

LA GRANGE – Fayette County residents living along Country Club Drive and River Road got a belated Christmas gift this week. Demolition on two of the homes impacted by Hurricane Harvey has started, with three more pieces of property scheduled for closings next week. 01/11/2023 23:00

Quick response nabs three burglars

Quick response nabs three burglars

COLUMBUS – Colorado County Chief Deputy Troy Neisner stated that on Dec. 14, 2022, the Colorado County Sheriff’s 01/04/2023 23:00

Murder suspect arrested

Murder suspect arrested

DPS Trooper Landon Rabun alerted Fayette County Sgt. Randy Thumann that a murder suspect out of Georgetown was traveling I-10 eastbound in Fayette County. The Austin County Sheriff’s Of- fice, Westside HIDTA task force, and the Regional SRT team set up a perimeter along I-10. They began searching for the suspect along I-10 and businesses within the perimeter. 01/04/2023 23:00

Band on the run

Band on the run

It doesn’t seem that long ago, but 1968 is over 50 years long and the sound and sight of The Triumphs still ring in my ear. Well, the ringing in my ear could’ve come from standing right next to huge speakers stacked on one another when The Triumphs took to the stage. I started entering early manhood and rock and roll with the band that would be forever in my mind. 01/04/2023 23:00

Judge Dan Mueller issues first act as county judge

Judge Dan Mueller issues first act as county judge

FAYETTE COUNTY – Newly sworn Judge Dan Mueller performed 01/04/2023 23:00

Gregor resigns as county clerk

Gregor resigns as county clerk

CARRIE GREGOR 01/04/2023 23:00

FM 949 and FM 1094 Intersection to get All-Way Stop Sign

FM 949 and FM 1094 Intersection to get All-Way Stop Sign

AUSTIN COUNTY – New stop signs will be installed on Farm-to-Market Road 949 and Farm-to-Market Road 1094 with work planned for Tuesday, Jan. 10 depending on weather conditions. 01/04/2023 23:00

Katy man busted for drugs

Katy man busted for drugs

FLATONIA - The Fayette County Sheriff's Office stopped a ve - hicle for a traffic violation near Flatonia at about midnight on Dec. 22, 2022. Upon further investigation, Deputy Austin Moore found meth, Xanax, marijuana, Adderall and drug paraphernalia inside the driver’s vehicle. 01/04/2023 23:00

Schulenburg PD makes narcotics arrest

Schulenburg PD makes narcotics arrest

SCHULENBURG – Schulen- burg police officers responded to the Schulenburg Dairy Queen for a report of a vehicle driving recklessly that was currently at the Dairy Queen location on Dec. 01/04/2023 23:00

Special Response Teams serve drug warrants

Special Response Teams serve drug warrants

SCHULENBURG – Fayette County Narcotics Unit, Austin County Regional Special Response Team, and the HIDTA Drug Task Force served a Felony 1 Manufacture/ Delivery of a Controlled Substance warrant Dec. 14, 2022, on a male subject at the Pilot truck stop in Schulenburg. 01/04/2023 23:00

Fairy dust sprinkled in the air

Fairy dust sprinkled in the air

FAYETTE COUNTY - Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said, “If you are going to discard your narcotics during a pursuit, make sure ALL OF IT makes it out the window.” Sage advice. 01/04/2023 23:00

Carter Motel scene of drug bust

Carter Motel scene of drug bust

LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Dec. 12, 2022, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit served a search warrant at the Carter Motel in La Grange about narcotics being sold from one of its rooms. 01/04/2023 23:00

In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm

In the eye of the storm 01/04/2023 23:00

The Postscript

“A Letter to Krissy”

“A Letter to Krissy” 01/04/2023 23:00

Christmas of ‘83

Christmas of ‘83

Christmas of '83 01/04/2023 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class Now Open

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class Now Open

LA GRANGE – Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Bluebonnet Master Gardener Intern Class which will be held in La Grange. For anyone interested in participating in the Master Gardener training program, the deadline for signing up is Thursday, Jan. 19. There is a fee of $200 per participant, which will cover the cost of materials and defray speaker expenses. An application must be completed and turned in with the fee in order to be considered registered. Class size is limited. The classes will be held on Thursday mornings beginning on January 19, and continuing through April 20. 01/04/2023 23:00