Published by News Staff on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 9:53am
A century-old farm house on Dubina Weimar Road burned to the ground Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 3. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but Schulenburg Fire Chief Jeff Proske said it likely started from lightning.
No one lived in the home and there were no injuries.
Published by News Staff on Thu, 10/05/2017 - 9:45am
St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange is sharing its pews with the congregation from St. James Episcopal Church for a few weeks after the discovery of mold in the historic St. James bell tower.
Residents and property owners in the City of Schulenburg will pay more in property taxes and may see utility fees increase in the coming fiscal year. The City Council approved the 2017-18 tax rate and budget at a meeting on Monday, Sept. 18.
At a La Grange City Council meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, City manager Shawn Raborn said the City has incurred $183,201 in expenses related to the flood so far. He estimated the City will incur another $100,000 before the fiscal year ends next month.
A few businesses may be coming to Mark Massey’s “Compound” development near Round Top. Massey appeared at a Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Sept. 25, to answer questions about his application for a land subdivision at the Compound property.
Former Flatonia Police Chief Mike Noak has been indicted for theft of a firearm by a public servant. A Fayette County Grand Jury returned the indictment on Thursday, Sept. 21.
Published by News Staff on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 9:52am
The folks affected by the historic flooding in La Grange probably have some priorities higher than paying their utility bills. Thankfully, they won’t have to worry about their August bill.
