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Are you looking for a little piece of heaven right here in Texas? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Surrounded by the Colorado River and luscious rolling hills, La Grange offers a unique blend of old-world charm and the comforts of home. Offering a diverse selection of museums, boutiques, and tasty treats, downtown La Grange has something for everyone.
Complementing the historic ambiance of downtown, our quaint city has much to offer with nearby wineries, live music venues, State historic sites, and cultural centers.
So don’t be bashful, load up the family, grab a friend, or just take a staycation. Once you’ve discovered La Grange, you’ll know why we are the Best Little Town in Texas.
Sincerely, La Grange Visitors Bureau
Surrounded by the Colorado River and luscious rolling hills, La Grange offers a diverse selection of museums, boutiques, and tasty treats but there was a time when we weren’t so well known.
In 1826, John Henry Moore built a twin blockhouse within what are now La Grange’s city limits; he named the structure Moore’s fort. Area settlers sought shelter there from Indian attacks and by 1831 a small community had developed around the fort. A town was platted in 1837, and when the Congress of the Republic of Texas established Fayette County that year, La Grange became its county seat.
The ethnic composition of La Grange began to change during the 1840s and 1850s as increasing numbers of Germans and Czechs immigrated to Fayette County. Hence our love affair with kolaches!
By 1884, the City of La Grange included four churches, three schools, an opera house, an oil factory, and a bank. Let’s not forget to mention, the railroad had also arrived.
Today, La Grange has a population of almost 5,000 and has managed to keep its good ol’fashioned country charm and mystique. Most of our downtown businesses reside in historic structures dating back to the late 1800s. Our museums encompass everything from our love affair with quilts to our Czech culture and traditions.
Just in case you haven’t figured it out, we are that La Grange, home to the famed Chicken Ranch, which was the inspiration for the hit Broadway play and film, The Best Little
Whorehouse in Texas. And let’s not forget ZZ Top’s classic rock song La Grange is about us, too.
Although many stories and rumors exist about the Chicken Ranch, the truth is much less sensational. Deemed the oldest continually operating brothel in the U.S. when it shuttered its doors in 1973, the Chicken Ranch got its name when the Great Depression hit. Though the Ranch had plenty of clients, times grew harder and money harder to obtain. Hence the poultry standard of charging one chicken for one service. Soon chickens were everywhere and the establishment officially became known as the Chicken Ranch.
With the closing of its doors in 1973, the land and building were bought by private citizens who later sold the main house in 1977 to an investor from Dallas who turned it into a restaurant. The remaining original house was left on the property to turn in to ruins.
The story of La Grange’s Chicken Ranch brings with it snickers and giggles from tourists both near and far, but to those who lived through the media explosion surrounding the scandal of the closing of the ranch, there were harsh words and painful memories. Many were just in high school at the time, but kids can be cruel and life can be tougher than expected when they said they were from La Grange… but this is a part of our history. A dark piece of history for some and a tourist attraction for others.
Regardless of why you chose La Grange, we’re so happy you’re here and look forward to seeing you around.
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Terry Hagerty Reporter/Photographer Courtney Bell Copy Editor Contributors Garlick, Charles Murray, Dan Flagg, Ralph Frerich Banse Stokes Partner/Publisher Lori Olivarez-Ligues Partner/SalesThe Fayette County Courthouse that stands today as a fixture on the La Grange downtown square was built in 1891. This threestory structure is constructed of stone and masonry and designed in a Romanesque Revival style. It is 88 feet by 109 feet with a clock tower that rises 100 feet from the ground. On the tower front there is a bald eagle that was carved on a 5 foot by 14 foot stone slab. The main courtroom, shaped like a half moon, is 85 feet by 42 feet and has a seating capacity of 500.
The stone needed for the project was obtained from the Muldoon quarry and it took several workers to cut out the stone and shape it for the construction. Work started on the courthouse project in January and the cornerstone was laid in April by the Masonic Lodge. Over 2,000 people attended the ceremony and celebration that followed honoring the new structure.
Commissioner’s Court was held in the new courthouse in November and they formally accepted the new courthouse the following month, reporting a total cost of $99,407.04 to complete the project. All county officials occupied their new offices by the end of the year although they’d have to wait a bit to enjoy the modern conveniences that we’ve come to expect today. The new courthouse didn’t have electricity until February 1893.
Over the past 100 plus years, the Fayette County Courthouse has stood through many changes. A flood in 1913 caused substantial damages to the basement and first floor. Offices were remodeled and enlarged, structures added on to the footprint and, eventually, a complete restoration would bring it back to close to its original state.
Today, the Fayette County Courthouse still houses county offices and holds court proceedings. The public may tour public areas of the historic structure during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is located at 151 North Washington Street, on the square in downtown La Grange.
Source: https://www.co.fayette.tx.us/page/fayette.Courthouse
The Texas Heroes Museum was opened September 2016 in an empty building. But this was no ordinary building. This beautiful Victorian Gothic stone building had been the Fayette County Jail from 1883 to 1985. When the new county jail was opened, the Old Jail was in bad shape. Local citizens collected donations to repair the building, and their names are in stones in the sidewalk. The building was opened again in 1995 as the office for the Chamber of Commerce and the La Grange Visitors Center. When the Visitors Center moved to the newly restored Historic Casino Hall in September 2016, the Old Jail became available to house a museum to honor Texans who have served and sacrificed to win and preserve freedom and liberty.
The transformation of the Texas Heroes Museum from an empty building to present has been gradual but steady. The museum is operated entirely with volunteers. Dozens of organizations and individuals contributed artifacts and donations, and several grants made it possible to give the museum a professional appearance.
The Texas Heroes Museum has three main features. First, it is a historic, beautiful building that includes portions of one of the original jail cells. Second, it is a tribute to the men and women who sacrificed to create this great state. Third, it is the home of the Bob Lain Memorial Library. Bob was a Texas Hero who lost his legs in Vietnam. His 868 books on military history are the nucleus of an ever-growing reference library.
Up to the time the Covid-19 virus struck, over 6,000 people from 48 states and 27 foreign countries had visited the museum. The pandemic closed the museum for 14 months, but work did not stop. With the building closed, significant improvements were made in displays and signage. The room that was originally the sheriff’s office was remodeled to give it the look of the sheriff’s office. Artifacts and photographs of Texas law enforcement personnel were moved to this room. The storage cabinets that were in the sally port entrance were moved to make space for new displays that focus on the birth of Texas. New display cases were added to the main cellblock to exhibit additional artifacts.
Today, the museum has had over 7,000 visitors from 48 states and 28 foreign countries. They have have not been able to return to our 15 hours per week operating schedule due to a lack of volunteers following the coronavirus pandemic. A decision was made to open on a reduced schedule, Saturdays only, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., starting May 29, 2021. High praise from the recent visitors confirms that the improvements made during the shutdown were valuable.
The Texas Heros Museum is located at 171 South Main Street and online at www.texasheroesmuseum.com.
Source: https://www.texasheroesmuseum.com/ourstory
Awalk around the environs of La Grange’s downtown Square, anchored by the Fayette County Courthouse, offers a profusion of charms. There’s the superb architecture of multiple buildings – some dating from the late 19th and early 20th Century– plus many shops and friendly people willing to stop for a chat. In quieter moments one can watch as the soft light of a winter sunset bathes the square’s buildings. A block further out from the square, an easy walk in all directions, offers tree-shaded streets with beautiful homes with green yards. Dan Flagg, with Bastrop-founded Feed The Need, was setting up a courtesy burger and hot dog booth on a Monday afternoon on the square. “I’m from Houston originally, we
have lived in La Grange about six years now. My grandfather lived here, had property here, so when I retired we moved here. I wish we could have moved here sooner. I love the small-town atmosphere of La Grange, the square, the courthouse – all the old buildings around it. Look at some of the years on the buildings, the dates on them – 1939, 1932. It’s awesome architecture, it’s old style. This is what you think of when you think of a small old town.”
Lauren Jurek and Robert Upchurch had just come from Latte Cafe on the Square, nursing their drinks as
Above, the Hermes Building, seen at night, is one of the architectural gems along the Square in La Grange.
Left, La Grange resident Scott Benesch often walks his dog along the square.
they enjoyed walking back to their nearby home. “I’ve grown up in bigger cities, I love how the Square here has just that hometown feel. We like to walk around at night,” Lauren said. Robert added, “I was pretty much raised here. I went to La Grange Elementary and La Grange High school. The Square is convenient. We live right across the street, basically. We’re just walking around the block. The Square has a home feeling, it’s never really changed. Well, there’s different people now, but they are all friendly people. And the architecture of the old buildings – that it has lasted as long as it has, is amazing. Compared to modern homes these things are still standing. Most homes don’t last that long.”
HERMES BUILDING - The Hermes Building, along with the Fayette County Courthouse, is one of the architectural gems on the Square. “It holds the distinction of being the only building on the Square that was operated under the same name for more than 100 years. Founded in 1855 (by William Hermes, Sr., of Heidelberg, Germany, who settled in La Grange), and originally located on the northeast corner of the Square in a primitive log building, this drugstore moved to several locations until the present building was completed in 1907,” according to DowntownTx.org.
THE MUSTER OAK/STROLLERSAcross the town square, you can find the famous Muster Oak. Located at the corner of N. Washington and W. Colorado Streets, the Muster Oak is, and has been, a historic gathering point for La Grange militia and other military members since the 1840s. Scott Benesch was enjoying walking his Maltese named Riley along the Courthouse
I love the small-town atmosphere of La Grange, the square, the courthouse – all the old buildings.
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sidewalks at sunset. “It’s peaceful, I live right down there and I can just walk the dog. I walk Reiley two to three times a week around here,” Benesch said. Fayette County Clerk Brenda Fietsam summarized the camaraderie found around the Square. “The reason I like working on the Square is because this is the heart of the County,” Fietsam said. When asked if the businesses around the Square are friendly, Fietsam declared, “Oh yes, definitely – because they all want you to come back!”
Top left, Dan Flagg, with Bastropfounded Feed The Need, sets up a free burger and hot dog booth on a recent afternoon on the Square; right, La Grange High School alum Robert Upchurch and Lauren Jurek often walk the Square and surrounding neighborhoods; bottom, white picket fences and stately homes are found a stone’s throw from the Square.
The smiles on the youths’ faces are wider than a country mile as they take a hayride, pet a goat and milk a cow at one of La Grange’s most popular stops – The Jersey Barnyard. The scenic 100year old farm is located just northeast of La Grange amid rolling hills dotted with beautiful oak trees. And it’s a loving extended family which teams up to operate the farm – four generations of the Frerichs family have been milking Jersey cows for over 65 years.
Fun and Education for Youth - James Nestor, who had just finished up a tour with his wife and two young children, was full of praise for the youngsters’ experience. “It’s great because the kids get to see where milk comes from, where their food comes from, and see how cows are raised. The Frerichs show how a farm works and how important agriculture is to the world. My kids absolutely loved it, especially the hay ride.”
Megan Dudley, visiting from Frelsburg, had returned with her husband and children to The Jersey Barnyard after a great experience there last summer, in order to purchase some organic milk and meat from the Frerichs’ onsite store. “The milk here is fresh, raw, and very natural – it’s delicious and unprocessed. We like to support the local area. And our tour in August was so much fun. We had a great tractor-driven hayride through the pastureland – a good 20-minute ride up the hill,” Megan said. “We saw the Jersey cows at their dairy, and we got to milk a cow – both myself and my two
A youth feeds goats at The Jersey Barnyard.
The milk here is fresh, raw, and very natural.
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sons. And they did it successfully! We just loved it. It was very educational experience and on a very kid-friendly level. My kids also fed a baby dairy cow a bottle of milk, which was a lot of fun.”
A Family Affair – The Frerichs’ farm is definitely a family affair. Edgar and Marian Frerichs started the dairy in 1949. The farm is now operated by their sons Robert and Ralph, along with Ralph’s wife, Faith. Presently, approximately 100 cows are milked twice every day at the farm. “We also farm 740 acres for pasture and hay. To our family and everyone here at the dairy, farming is an every-day career that is both enjoyable and demanding,” Faith said. “We understand however, that many people never have the opportunity to see where milk comes from and what has to happen for a gallon of milk to appear at your favorite grocery store. We would like nothing more than to share our ‘dairy fun’ days with you!” The Jersey Barnyard also holds a Farmer’s Market every Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, which is held in the front parking area. Area vendors sell a wide variety of items, including fresh vegetables. In case of rain, vendors move into the main barn or on the porch.
Working With The Soil – Ralph Frerich explained the ‘regenerative’ technique used by the farm. “Regenerative agriculture is working with the soil – with nature. You are actually capturing carbon from the atmosphere and increasing organic matter in the soil. All those things allow Mother Nature – the plants – to utilize moisture in a more efficient manner.” Ralph purposely does not till (turn over) the soil. “Plants take in carbon. When you till the soil, you actually lose about a third of the carbon that the plants captured that year,” Ralph explained. “In order for you to have a living soil, you need carbon in the soil. And if you keep tilling it, you create a dead soil. In the old days they didn’t do as much tilling because they didn’t have the equipment we have now.
The Jersey Barnyard is located at 3117 State Hwy. 159, which runs off of Hwy. 71 just northeast of La Grange. Guided tours (for family or group) take approximately 1.5-2 hours. Tour times are: Monday-Saturday, at 10:30 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m.; Sunday, at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
From top, Faith Frerich shows youth how to milk a cow; Faith drives a tractor for the hay ride; Wayne Debski, with Muldoon Farms, is one of several vendors who sell their goods at The Jersey Barnyard.
Mike Fitzpatrick, who was relaxing in a chair outside the pro shop of the Frisch Auf Valley Country Club golf course after a vigorous round of golf, said he finds the 9-hole course a true test of talent. “I grew up on this course, went to La Grange High School. All the holes are challenging for me. And I usually shoot in the upper 70s or low 80s (for a round of 18 holes). But I’d have to say that my favorite hole is the 19th – beer and cigars time!” Fitzpatrick declared. “The greens here are interesting and undulating,” Dennis McCafferty said, who had just golfed with Fitzpatrick and a group of buddies “A lot of 9-hole golf courses are not as interesting as this one.” Indeed, the course is varied with challenging par-3 holes with sandtraps and ponds, par-4s whose fairways dip right off the tee box – beware if you top your drive! – and then dogleg left or right; and par-5’s almost 500 yards in length, requiring accurate drives and strong iron play to reach the green in standard three. Then, there are several tiered greens. Hit a spinning wedge shot to the green’s fringe and risk sliding right down to water. The course scenery is spectacular, with some Fall red and yellow tree leaves still showing in early December’s mild weather. Note: a few of greens have some rough spots, but are undergoing vigorous repair.
Keeping the Course in Shape - Meet greenskeeper Joseph Ditta, who keeps the course, which is open to the public, looking good. “When we start the day with my crew of two, we make sure everything’s cleaned up – appearances are number one,” Ditta said. Ditta and crew mow the fairways, monitor a computerized watering system feeding three sprinklers per green and four sprinklers or more that water the fairways of each hole. Ditta also asks golfers to follow etiquette that is standard at courses across the U.S. Golfers should keep carts on the paved cart paths and off of greens, fringes and fairways. “Observe the 90 degree rule,” Ditta said, which is – drive your cart parallel to where your ball lands on the fairway, keep your cart on the cart path, walk over to hit the ball, return to your cart after the shot and follow the same procedure for your next shot. If the instructions sound a bit military-like, it’s because some golfers don’t follow that etiquette, Ditta said, resulting in damage to the course. “Repair
Golfers enjoy a recent sunny afternoon at the Frisch Auf Valley Country Club in La Grange. Photo by Terry Hagerty.
ball marks on the green, too!” Ditta said. Ditta credits his crew with working hard. “Between the three of us, everyone’s going all day, 8-9 hours per day, minimum – I’m out here seven days.” The golf course was designed by Houstonian Jay Riviere (who has crafted more than 30 courses), but much of the landscaping and turf work was done by locals.
Pro Shop – Elsie Sedlar has been manager of the Frisch Auf pro shop for 38 years. “I started when I was just a toddler,” joked Elsie, an alum of La Grange High School. “I didn’t golf and it was new to me, but I met all my wonderful golfers and the members here of the Country Club. I figure when I probably retire next year I’m going to start playing golf. I watch the golfers all the time and I just want to be out there playing.” Of the band of local regulars that play the course and later congregate on the patio next to the pro shop, Elsie
said, “They’re just like family to me – I’ve know them since I’ve been here. I love each and every one of them, that’s why I enjoy my job so much.” Elsie’s daughter Aimee also works at the pro shop. “She also really enjoys working with the people here,” Elsie added. The shop has golf balls, clubs, men’s and women’s golf shirts and shoes, hats and caps.
Country Club - Frisch Auf Valley Country Club General Manager Lizzie Placke-Drosche described the club: “We are a private club, so you have to be a member to enjoy the facilities,” Lizzie said. Membership dues give access to the restaurant, bar, pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, as well as covering green fees on the golf course. There is also water aerobics, card groups, running/walking groups, bingo and numerous monthly events to enjoy. A spacious restaurant and bar offer culinary excellence: “Our kitchen manager/head chef Erika Delgado has done an amazing job with the club for 10 years. Her food is excellent. You can get down-home Southern food, or you can get a nice elegant fine-dining meal,” Lizzie said.
Frisch Auf Country Club is located at 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange; phone/Country Club: 979-968-3965; Pro Shop/Golf Course: 979-9686113.
My favorite hole is the 19th –beer and cigars time!Above, Frisch Auf Valley Country Club General Manager Lizzie Placke-Drosche shows the club restaurant’s spacious dining area; left, golf course greenskeeper Joseph Ditta and crew keep the course in shape. Photos by Terry Hagerty.
The bright cheery colors of displayed fabrics and the sense of wide open spaces are immediately felt on entering the exquisite Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange. The work of the quiltmakers comes from across Texas, the U.S. and beyond. Welcome to the internationally renowned Texas Quilt Museum, La Grange’s love letter by its founders to the skill and beauty of quilt making. Karey Bresenhan and Nancy O’Bryant Puentes, who are the co-founders of the Texas Quilt Museum, said they chose La Grange as the site of the museum because of its small-town charm and “for the (geographical) convenience for quilt lovers around the world,” since the city is located almost equidistant from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio, and off of two major highways (I-10 and US 290.)
The Museum is a beehive of activity, hosting juried shows, exhibits and community/holiday events (see its website calendar) – all overseen by Museum Managing Director Deborah Bradley. Deborah returned to her local roots –having graduated from La Grange High School – after
living in Houston for 12 years and working in marketing, event management, interior decorating and graphic design. Deborah also served for five years on the La Grange City Council. “We are excited to share the incredible art quilt exhibits the Texas Quilt Museum has been known for, and fun new programs for kids like Storytime with Santa and a Children’s Discovery Exhibit, where kids will explore and learn all about the art of quilting,” Deborah said.
‘Docents Are Key’ – A dedicated staff helps Deborah operate the Museum. But also of key importance are the Museum’s volunteer docents – all quilters – who help keep the public informed about the art of quilting, Deborah said. Kathi Babcock, a member of the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild, spoke of her love of quilting and also being a museum docent. “Quilting is a hobby that took over my life. When I found out this old historic building was going to be turned into a quilt museum five blocks from my house I was pretty excited,” Kathi said. “Being a docent is a way to talk about what I love more than anything in the world – quilts – with the visitors that come. When people have quilting questions, ‘What is this technique that I see on the description of the quilt..those of us who are docents, who are all quilters, can answer those types of questions.”
Sandy Courrier, also a Colorado Valley Quilt Guild member, said the club has about 100 members and meets once per month for programs and shared quilting
Above, Sandy Courrier (left) and Kathi Babcock show their quilt at the Texas Quilt Museum; Grandmother’s Flower Garden – adjacent to the Museum building. Facing page, top, John Bradley, husband of Museum Managing Director Deborah Bradley, converses with patrons; bottom, a quilt titled, “After The Party” by Sara Sharp (Austin) was inspired by her granddaughter’s birthday party.
activities. “We do a lot of service projects – we make Quilts of Valor (for military veterans), we make church quilts for the local nursing home, about 140 lap-size quilts for them,” Sandy said. “We serve Colorado, Fayette and Lee counties. There are no requirements to join, just come hang out with a bunch of ladies! We’ve had men join in our group before – they are definitely welcome.” Deborah praised the dedication of the Museum’s docents. “The Texas Quilt Museum is a nonprofit organization, so we’re limited on staff. All of our docents are quilters and they help us thrive in our community with visitors so that they can have a better understanding of the way a quilt is made. The docents have a wisdom and knowledge that goes beyond any years that the best-trained staff could have. We couldn’t do it without them,” Deborah said. She added that the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild provides “Stories with Quilts” during the Museum’s “Storytime” on Saturdays at 3 p.m.
‘The Garden’ – One of the star attractions of the Museum is exterior Grandmother’s Flower Garden, adjacent to the Museum building and laid out in the pattern of a quilt square. “Many quilt makers are also gardeners, and many quilt patterns were inspired by flowers, plants, trees, and nature in general. So we decided to create a period garden that would be typical of city gardens in Fayette County and Central Texas around the time of our buildings – about 1890, through the 1930s. We named the garden for a beloved Depression-era quilt pattern, ‘Grandmother’s Flower Garden,’” the Museum says.
Award Winner – The museum officially opened on November 13, 2011. Since then, it has received a Main Street award, was a finalist for the Texas Downtown Association’s Presidents Award, and won the prestigious 2012 Preservation Texas award for transforming its two buildings in the city’s historic district. It was also voted Best Museum in Fayette County.
The Texas Quilt Museum is located at 140 West Colorado Street in La Grange – just off the Courthouse Square. They are online at texasquiltmuseum.org.
On a high bluff overlooking the Colorado River bottom in La Grange, stands a tall limestone shaft. At the base of the shaft is a gray granite crypt containing the remains of heroes of the Republic of Texas.” So reads a description by the Fayette County Historical Commission of one of La Grange’s most solemn sites – Monument Hill State Historical Park. The monument marks the tomb of the men who died during the Dawson Massacre/Mexican War in September 1842 and the ill-fated Mier expedition, also known as the “Black Bean” incident. The Mier Expedition was an unsuccessful military
operation launched in November 1842 by a Texian militia against Mexican border settlements. The “tall limestone shaft” referenced above is the impressive 48-foot tall portion of the monument that was designed by Austin architects Page and Southerland and anchored by a stunning bronze sculpture by French artist Raoul Josset.
The Dawson Massacre – On September 18, 1842, Captain Nicholas Mosby Dawson and 53 men from La Grange, were attempting to join Captain Mathew Caldwell and his company of Texas volunteers during the Battle of Salado
Creek, near San Antonio. Dawson’s contingent was surrounded by Mexican forces who fielded 500 cavalrymen and two cannons with devastating grape-shot, which were deployed in surrounding and then slaughtering most of Dawson’s men – 36 died, three escaped, and 15 were carted off to the infamous Perote Prison, where nine survivors were eventually released.
Meir Expedition – To prevent attacks, President Sam Houston (of the Republic of Texas) had ordered General Alexander Somervell to march 750 men towards the Mexican border in November 1842. Upon reaching the Rio Grande, the general stopped the men from going further due to a shortage of supplies. However, Colonel Fisher and a group of approximately 300 men continued on to the Mexican City of Mier to look for supplies.
Left, the stunning bronze sculpture by French artist Raoul Josset is part of the monument; right, the vertical portion of the monument at Monument Hill State Historic Park.
Fighting started, but Fisher’s
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men were outnumbered by Mexican soldiers and they eventually surrendered. The remaining men were marched to prisons in southern Mexico; 176 men were recaptured after attempting to escape and imprisoned at Hacienda Salado. As punishment, the Mexicans decided to execute every 10th man by having them draw from a jar of white and black beans. If the prisoners drew a black bean, they were executed. It was known as the Black Bean Episode –16 men were executed. The remains of the men killed in the Dawson Massacre and the Meir Expedition were eventually returned to Texas for burial after they had been previously buried in shallow graves. In 1848, they were moved to Monument Hill in La Grange.
Historic Kreische Brewery - In 1849, German immigrant Heinrich Ludwig Kreische purchased 172 acres of land including the area of Monument Hill. A master stonemason, Kreische built a three-story house for his family. In the 1860s he utilized the spring water from the ravine below his home and started one of the first commercial breweries in Texas. By 1879, Kreische Brewery was the third-largest beer brewing operation in the state. “In walking above the (roped off) ruins of this once bustling brewery one may envision how Fayette County citizens would come and enjoy a pint of Kreische’s Bluff Beer while looking out towards the beautiful Texas landscape,” reads a history from the Texas Historical Commission. The Kreische Brewery and home are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Source: Information for article from the Texas State Historical Association and Fayette County Historical Commission
Above, the ruins are of the nearby Kreische Brewery are still impressive.
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For a relatively small town (population under 5,000, says latest Census), La Grange has an eclectic range of entertainment to choose from, on a Friday evening.
Crown Bar – A soft yellow light spills out onto the sidewalk from the open door of The Crown Bar. Owners Andrew Johnson and Beth Weishuhn are chatting up friends who are customers at this gem of a building just off the Square, on South Main Street. “This is the oldest original standing building in La Grange, built in 1856,” Andrew said. It was previously named the Presun Building – a two-story Italianate structure built by GermanTexan stonemasons who were commissioned by F.W. Grassmeyer. It is designated as a Texas Historic Landmark. “The primary reason people like to come to The Crown Bar is not for the drinks. They like to come here for the vibe, for the people. We don’t have any TVs, you rarely see a cell phone out, and if you do it’s because somebody is looking up a song
Top left, The Crown Bar is located in one of the oldest original buildings in La Grange; above, Americana musician Slaid Cleaves performs on a recent Friday evening at Bugle Boy in La Grange – a renowned Central Texas music venue.
“to play on the bar speakers – they can Bluetoothin the music,” Andrew said. Beth Weishuhn is Johnson’s business partner, along with her father, Larry Weishuhn – a renowned Texas wildlife biologist and author. “We kind of punk-rocked this place up when we opened it, we didn’t do a lot of advertising. We wanted people to feel like they discovered it – for them to say, ‘What the heck is this place?’” Beth said with a laugh.
Mac’s Daqs - Kelsey Parchman and partner Davis McTier Brook, aka “Mac,” opened the avantgarde decorated Mac’s Daqs in late November on W. Colorado Street. “Our environment is really cool, we have an open area with couches for you to come in and lounge around with friends and family, plus the bar. We want to do a lot of seasonal drinks to keep things fresh and different, and a great area for people to reserve for private events,” Kelsey said. “We have tons of different daiquiri flavors; we’re also mixing up our own daiquiris. We have bottled beer, wine and are working with local breweries to bring in fresh keg beer. We started out with a mini daiquiri bus. We did that for about two years for local events like the Fayette County Fair, the Round Top Antique Show, graduations and weddings.”
Top to bottom, Jennifer Ramirez, at right, a bartender at Jay Dee’z Sports Grill, enjoys a family meal on the patio; Davis McTier Brooks, aka ‘Mac,’ and Kelsey Parchman are owners of the stylish Mac’s Daqs bar on W. Colorado, where daiquiris reign; Latte Cafe on the Square is a great place to kick off an early evening on the town (closes at 6 p.m.), offering great coffees, paninis and pastries.
This is the oldest original standing building in La Grange, built in 1856.
During Schmeckenfest, Mac’s Daqs won first place in the ‘leaded’ (alcohol) category for wassail. “It’s normally a hot drink, but we did our own frozen version of wassail,” Kelsey said. La Grange resident April Guyton was enjoying the bar on a recent evening. “This is my first time here. It’s very nice, relaxing, and laid back. We came because we’ve been seeing it advertised on Facebook. The décor is a very 1970s, 80s look, and the drinks are good and strong,” April said.
Above, Ere’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria owner Visar Halilaj preps breadsticks for the oven.
Bugle Boy, a renowned Central Texas music venue, is a grand spot to spend a Friday, or any, evening. Consummate Americana musician Slaid Cleaves, who lives in Wimberley by way of Maine, gave a riveting performance on acoustic guitar. The venue rightly describes itself as “Elevating and sustaining original live music – patron powered and talent driven.” The listening space operates as a 501(c3) nonprofit organization. In January 2005, after retrofitting a vintage World War II Army barracks, founder Lane Gosnay opened The Bugle Boy listening room.
Jay Dee’z Sports Grill, located in front of Walmart on Hwy. 71, was packed on a recent evening. Jennifer Ramirez, who is a bartender there, was enjoying some off-time while dining with family on the sports grill patio. “The atmosphere here is really good – it’s very family friendly. And the food is very good. Not a lot of small towns like La Grange have a sports bar like Jay Dee’z. On Fridays we have bands. Who’s playing is posted on our Facebook. We feature all kinds of bands playing. Come on out!” Jennifer said.
Grab a Coffee: A popular La Grange stop to kick off your Friday evenings is Latte Cafe on the Square. However, you’ll want to get there ‘early evening,’ since the comfortable coffee shop/panini/pastry venue closes at 6 p.m.
Hungry ‘for Italian’? Stop at Ere’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria, right next to The Crown Bar. Owner and head chef Visar Halilaj will wow you with his manicotti, fettuccine carbonara, meatball subs, tiramisu and a host of other exquisite Italian fare.
• La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Banquet
• First Day Hike - Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites
Round Top Family Library annual chili cook-off
• Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center museum feature – Neighbors Helping Neighbors
• Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Texas Blacksmith Conference and Texas Antique Gas Engine Reunion
• Original Round Top Antiques Fair in Texas
• Honest Amish’s beard and mustache competition - historic Casino Hall in La Grange La Grange Show Fund fun night - meal, raffle, and casino games
• Texas Mountain Bike Racing Association Rocky Hill Roundup
• La Grange Main Street Uncorked Wine Festival
• Fayette County Country Music Club’s 22nd Annual Country Opry
• Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Best Little Quilt Show in Texas
• Rotary Club of La Grange annual pancake supper Festival Hill Institute Valentine concert
• The Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas music and dancing - La Grange fairgrounds pavillion
• Fayette County Junior Livestock Show
• Tejas Trail’s Hells Hills Trail Run
• Emmett Hannes memorial fun run
• Texas Women’s League gala
La Grange Chamber of Commerce International Women’s Day Event - TBD
• La Grange Road Runners Square Dance Club Annual Texas Independence Dance
• Quartenaglia Guitar Quartet - Festival Hill Institute
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce spring meal
• Original Round Top Antiques Fair in Texas
APRIL
Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo
• MS-150 Bike-A-Thon – Fayette County Fairgrounds
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce Easter cake auction
• Arts for Rural Texas Art Walk of Fayetteville
• Mayfest at Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish –Hostyn
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Mayfest
La Grange Chamber of Commerce Conference –Celebrate National Small Business Week
• Serbin Voyagers 5k
• St. Paul Serbin 5k
• La Grange Main Street’s historic walking tour Rotary Club of La Grange 5K fun run
• Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites Bluff Schuetzenfest
• Fayette County Community Theatre – Drinking Habits (full-length play)
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce networking bingo
• Fayette County Juneteenth parade and celebration
• La Grange Main Street’s movie nights on the square
• Fayette County Library summer reading program
Plum Feast at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church
• La Grange Community Volunteer Fair
JULY
• Round Top parade - July 4th celebration
Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club fireworks show
• Summer reading program at the Fayette County Library
La Grange Visitors Center’s Christmas in July
• Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse rodeo - bull riding and rodeo event
Navidad Valley Cattle Women 5k ranch run
• Habanero Hundred trail racing - Trail Racing Over Texas
• Fayette County Community Theatre – Back to the 80s (full-length play)
La Grange Chamber of Commerce Back 2 School Fest program with Tejas
• Picnic at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church –Fayetteville
• Fayette County Fair – Labor Day weekend at La Grange Fairgrounds
• Texas Heroes Day at Monument Hill State Historic Site
Relay for Life event in La Grange
• La Grange Community homecoming pep rally
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce fall meal
Camp Lone Star’s Long Shot 13 - men’s spiritual retreat
• La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce golf tournament
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce gun raffle
La Grange Chamber of Commerce National Women’s Small Business Month
Original Round Top Antiques Fair in Texas
• St. Mark’s Medical Center Monte Carlo Night
• La Grange Volunteer Fire Department fish fry
• Oktoberfest on the Square - Rotary Club of La Grange and La Grange Main Street
La Grange Historical Cemetery Tour - La Grange Historical Society
• La Grange Main Street’s Trick-or-Treat on the Square
• Heritage Fest & Muziky at Texas Czech Heritage and Culture Center
• Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish Hostyn Fall Festival
La Grange Visitors Center Christmas open house
• La Grange Main Street Shop Small Saturday
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce pie auction - online only
Freyburg United Methodist Church Country Christmas Bazaar
• Arts for Rural Texas Harvestfest
• Tejas Trails The Wild Hair Trail Race
• La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce and Round Top Festival Institute annual theater forum
• Fayette County Community Theatre – Harvey (full-length play)
• La Grange Main Street’s Schmeckenfest in downtown La Grange Trail of Lights Christmas Program at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites
• Faison Home Open House
• Sheriff’s Posse New Year’s Eve dance
• Festival Hill Institute Nutcracker ballet Hospice Brazos Valley Christmas arts and crafts fair - historic Casino Hall
MONTHLY
• Fayette County Country Music Club’s Country Music Opry
• Fayette County Community Theatre open mic nights – third Thursday, starting in March 2023
WEEKLY
Bugle Boy music performances
QUARTERLY
• La Grange Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn - February, June, September and December
FOR MORE INFORMATION visitfayettecounty.com/events lagrangetx.org/events
We believe that everyone is an artist. So if you’re curious about any part of the performing arts, onstage or off, please contact us about being active in our productions, board, communication, or other areas of volunteering.
“Building Community Through Play” is our vision but it is also what drives us to include all members of the County to showcase their individual art, whatever it may be, to create high-quality, fun and entertaining performing art that the entire county can enjoy and be proud of!
There is a place for everyone in the theatre, let’s find the perfect seat for you!
CHECK US OUT ON: fayettecountycommunitytheatre.com Facebook & Instagram
Stop by the FCCT Box Office and Studio at 120 S. Washington Street in La Grange, Tuesday—Friday 11a-3p or by appointment.
Join us the third Thursday of each month for Open Mic Nights at the FCCT Box Office and Studio!
Barthelme Executive DirectorFayette County Community Theatre
fayettecountycommunitytheatre.com
Schmechenfest, held in December, is an annual public event hosted by The La Grange Main Street and Visitors Bureau.
The free event attracts visitors to the Fayette County Courthouse square to sample a multitude of different types of wassail (both leaded and unleaded) made by various business owners and community leaders. At the conclusion of the wassail competition, the title of Schmeckenmeister is awarded to the public’s favorite brewmaster.
The festivities begin with a Christmas parade that leads to additional family-friendly activities that include German dancers, Christmas music, delicious treats being sold by local non-profit organizations, kids activities and games, face painting, and pictures with Santa Claus himself.
For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com/tourism/2020_ schmeckenfest.php.
Don F. Jones, PC 505 North Jefferson Street 979-733-8130
Schneider, Frazee, & Matocha, PC 320 North Jefferson Street 979-968-9575
Reeders A/C and Heat, Inc. 365 West Travis Street 979-968-5277
Gardenia E. Janssen Animal 240 Svboda Lane 979-966-0021
Keilers & Keilers, LLC 979-249-3646
D & D Ace Hardware Appliance and Service Center, Inc. 3611 West Highway 71 979-242-5146
Cutright & Prihoda, Inc. 111 East Travis Street 979-968-8888
Jefferson Place Assisted Living 911 South Jefferson Street 979-968-9161
ATTORNEY
Law Office of Jeff Heintschel 215 North Washington Street 281-594-0357
Phil Baker Law 1630 North Jefferson Street 979-968-3783
Schovajsa, Mayer, Klesel, LLP 236 West Colorado Street 979-968-3184
A-Plus Auto Rental Inc. 171 South Madison Street 979-968-1400
AUTOMOTIVE SALES AND SERVICE
Alpha One Ford 1605 West Travis Street 979-968-6461
Cavender Auto Country 4850 I-10 East Frontage Road, Columbus 210-686-9993
Electric Motor Service 840 North Jefferson Street 979-968-5482
La Grange Tire, Inc. 547 East Travis Street 979-968-3467
Oviedo Chrysler Jeep Dodge 1980 West Highway Bypass 979-242-5981
R & B Truck-Auto Service 1621 West Highway 71 979-968-5190
Smyrna Truck and Cargo 4495 West Highway 71 1-844-444-1905
Busted Oak Cellars 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine 281-795-2588
Das Meyer Haus 527 Anderson Street, Schulenburg 979-206-2005
Lodge on Lake Siesta 5145 FM 153 979-732-1256
Hostie Vacation Rentals 979-250-1244
Twin Oaks Ranch 8289 North Highway 77, Hallettsville 512-810-9813
Colorado Landing RV, Inc. 64 East Bluff View 979-968-9465
Schulenburg RV Park 65 North Kessler Avenue, Schulenburg 979-743-4388
La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce 220 West Colorado Street 979-968-5756
CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties 507 Water Street, Bastrop 512-303-2272
Children’s Advocacy Center 59 Loop 150, Bastrop 512-321-6161
Air Evac Lifeteam 47-La Grange 11 St. Marks Place 830-399-0260
ARTS for Rural Texas 114 North Live Oak, Fayetteville 979-378-2113
Combined Community Action 165 West Austin Street, Giddings 979-540-2980
A Good Writer, LLC 307 West Market Street, Fayetteville 713-261-0786
Mary Kay Consultant Donna Pyle 979-966-3485
Patriot Fuel Distributors, LLC 2340 North Highway 77, Hallettsville 361-772-8658
Country Fresh Cleaners 420 West Travis Street, STE 101 979-732-8360
Cen-Tex Family Services, Inc. 2402 Main Street, Bastrop 512-303-7737
Mt. Calvary Lutheran Pre-School 800 North Franklin Street 979-968-3938
Sacred Heart Catholic School 545 East Pearl Street 979-968-3223
ENTERTAINMENT
Darrel Appelt Music 979-732-4777
Fayette County Community Theatre 120 South Washington Street 979-702-9368
Texas Red Entertainment 512-415-7956
FABRICATION AND INDUSTRIAL CONSTRUCTION
TEi Construction Services, Inc. 945 Huser Boulevard, Schulenburg 979-966-3234
Capital Farm Credit 456 North Jefferson Street 979-968-5750
Edward Jones Chuck Mazac 322 North Jefferson Street 979-968-6373
Fayette Savings Bank 111 East Travis Street 979-968-9511
Fayetteville Bank 366 West Travis Street 979-968-3200
Ferguson Financial 979-206-2100
Prosperity Bank 202 West Colorado Street 979-968-8451
Round Top State Bank 2010 West Highway 71 979-966-0556
Sunflower Bank, N.A. 155 North Main Street 979-968-9556
Security Finance 1495 West Highway 71, STE D 979-968-5133
FARM
Kleiber Tractor and Equipment 1701 West Travis Street 979-968-3187
La Grange Farm and Ranch, Inc. 623 East Colorado Street 979-968-6441
Frogs and Flamingos Florist 101 West Colorado Street 979-968-8514
Bodega Wine Market 201 West Travis Street 979-968-3964
Chick Fil A Express 512-914-4318
C C’s Country BBQ 558 East Roitsch Street 979-966-3064
Ere’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria 108 South Main Street 979-206-2211
La Marina Restaurant 1502 West Highway 71 979-968-2065
Las Fuentes 658 South Jefferson Street 979-968-8957
Post Oak Bar and Grill 1114 FM 155 979-530-3174
Reba’s Deli & Pizzeria 539 East Colorado Street 979-968-3100
The 159 Junction 3024 East Highway 159, Fayetteville 979-249-5523
Weikel’s Bakery 2247 West Highway 71 979-968-9413
Whataburger 1800 Highway 71 979-968-9868
Fayette Memorial Funeral Home 967 East Colorado Street 9779-968-9595
State Senator Lois W. Kolkhorst 2000 South Market, STE 101, Brenham 979-251-7888
State Representative, Michael McCaul 3301 Northland Drive, STE 212, Austin 5512-473-2357
Arnold Custom Builders 1011 Highway 71, Bastrop 512-321-9298
Bill’s Barns 979-639-1044
Butler Contractors 123 Longhorn Street, Bastrop 844-628-5837
Jatzlau Construction, LLC 979-542-2032
Jeff Cook 712 North Main Street 512-497-0037
Lincke Floors, Inc. 146 North Jefferson Street 979-968-3985
Schulenburg Glass co., Inc. 409 Summit Street, Schulenburg 979-743-4378
Schultz Texas Properties 145 West Travis Street 979-530-7088 or 979-249-6869
Shroyco 3045 Valenta Road 979-247-4465
Supak’s Building & Roofing Systems 907 East Highway 71 979-968-5654
Vincent’s Roofing 7000 South Highway 77 979-247-4587
Catholic Union of Texas Inc.-KJT 214 East Colorado Street 979-968-5877
Chris Batten Agency, PC 239 West Travis Street 979-968-9838
Daricek Insurance Agency 427 South Jefferson Street 979-968-8863
Fayette County Farm Bureau 411 East Colorado Street 979-968-5889
Littrell Insurance Group 145 West Travis Street 979-942-3840
Risk Resources, LLC 361-960-8643
State Farm Insurance Phillip Adamcik 420 West Travis Street, STE 102 979-968-3600
The Nitshe Group 107 West Crockett Street 979-542-6328
TWFG – Lori Conway Insurance 123 North Water Street 979-206-2524
Woodmen Life 742 South Jefferson Street 979-968-8600
Texas Irrigation & Pipe, LLC 1870 Frelsburg Road, Cat Spring 979-732-3970
Best Western 600 East Highway 71 Bypass 979-968-6800
Cottonwood Inn 1494 Business Highway 71 979-968-3175
Cozy Country Cottages 1281 Post Oak Point Road, New Ulm 979-251-2840
Executive Inn and Suites 1708 Highway 71 979-968-2600
River Valley Motor Inn 1575 West Travis Street 979-968-8314
Rosie’s Homestead 1111 Freyburg-Engle Road, Schulenburg 713-315-7143
The Oak Motel 227 South Jefferson Street 979-968-3133
LUMBER COMPANY
Farmers Lumber Company 515 East Travis Street 979-968-3161
Sutherland’s Lumber 21225 West Highway 71 979-968-4925
MEDICAL
Bluebonnet Trails Community Services 750 West Travis Street 979-968-3711
Columbus Eye Associates Columbus Optical and Ophthalmologist 124 North Washington Street 979-968-3953
Cornerstone Dental 279 East Colorado Street 979-968-9451
Elara Caring 2015 Highway 71, STE 1 979-968-5400
Empowerment Team Medical Billing 877-761-8281
Fast Aid Urgent Care 2001 West Highway 71, STE B 979-206-2288
Fayette County Mediation, LLC 727 South Jefferson Street 512-569-2095
Fayette Medical Supply 362 East Travis Street 979-968-6680
Hatfield Dental Clinic 220 West Guadalupe Street 979-206-2221
Mayer Orthodontics 500 North Jackson Street 979-968-3114
Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center 111 College Street, Schulenburg 979-743-6537
St. Mark’s Medical Center One St. Mark’s Place 979-242-2112
Southern Direct Primary Care, PLLC 1509-B Dorothy Nichols Lane, Smithville 833-588-6967
Tejas Health Care 890 East Travis Street 979-968-2000
Friends of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites 414 State Loop 92 979-968-5658
Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum 311 Baumgarten Street, Schulenburg 979-743-6559
Texas Heroes Museum 171 south Main Street 61-210-7318
Texas Quilt Museum 140 West Colorado Street 979-968-3104
Fayette County Fair Assoc 400 West Fairgrounds Road 979-968-3136
Knights of Columbus 979-968-5117
League of Women Voters of South-Central Texas 361-772-3228
La Grange Optimist Club 979-639-1551
Round Top Festival Instituite 248 Jaster Road, Round Top 979-249-3129
South Central Board of Realtors 105 East Main Street, Brenham 979-836-2011
Turtle Wing Foundation 723 Upton Avenue, Schulenburg 979-505-5090
Bugman, Inc. 979-968-3308
H E B Pharmacy 450 East Travis Street 979-968-8677
Pharm House Drug 110 East Travis Street 979-968-5835
Daniel Cernoch Plumbing, Inc. 548 South Reynolds Street 979-968-8069
Doug’s Plumbing Company 301 Bishop Street 512-629-7408
Carlton Industries, LLC 4225 Highway 71 East 979-242-5055
The Fayette County Record 127 South Washington Street 979-968-3155
Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main, STE 105, Weimar 979-725-3080
Sunago Advisory Group 127 West Colorado Street 512-657-1551
Beverly Banks – Keller Williams 711 Old Bastrop Highway, STE 102, Bastrop 979-639-1036
Brittni Adams 403 Camelback Road, Winchester 979-966-8073
Centex Realty Services 979-966-2597
Deborah Behringer Realty 1618 East Highway 71 Bypass 979-966-3907
Diggs Real Estate, Inc. 1824 East Highway 159 979-968-6143
Hart Land Real Estate 104 South Main Street 979-968-3892
Round Top Real Estate 103 North Main Street 979-249-5732
South Central Board of Realtors 105 East Main Street 979-836-2011
Team Bubela Real Estate 603 North Main Street, Schulenburg 979-743-4555
Frisch Auf Valley Country Club 575 Country Club Drive 979-968-3965
HT Fitness 2015 West Highway 71 979-639-5000
Insight Brazilian Jui Jitsu 240 West Colorado Street 512-718-2539
La Grange Gym 819 B East Travis Street 979-249-7518
La Grange Unified Tae Kwon Do 1495 West Highway 71 979-702-0054
On Pointe Studio and Events 1201 Kessler Avenue, Schulenburg 979-820-4520
Tejas Camp and Retreat Center 1038 Private Road 2191, Giddings 979-266-2422
All Star Roll Off, LLC 979-966-9726
K & H Portable Toilets, Inc. 979-836-0552
McCourt Equipment 5141 West Highway 71 979-242-5298
Powerscreen Texas, Inc. 5680 West Highway 71 979-968-6428
Tri-County Disposal 979-702-8663
Hello Beautiful Advanced Esthetics and Laser Center 1417 West Highway 71, STE C 979-639-5177
Re’ve Hair Salon 420 West Travis Street 979-968-6815
Livraison Express LA 818-573-4534
CHB Consulting, Inc. 395 FM 155 979-968-5602
D & D Ace Hardware Appliance and Service Center, Inc. 3611 west Highway 71 979-242-5146
Gypsy Sun and Boutique, LLC 1417 West Highway 71 979-968-3665
H E B 450 East Travis Street 979-968-8381
Judy’s Attic 213 West Travis Street 979-206-2255
Kat’s Antiques 130 North Washington Street 979-966-8390
La Grange Cotton Gin Gallery & Antiques 339 West Travis Street 979-206-2220
Le Petite Gourmet Shoppe 226 West Colorado Street 979-968-4000
LG Spirits, Beer, and Wine 2004 West Highway 71 979-968-3440
Pete’s Hobby Shop, LLC 5310 Highway 159 979-249-3035
PJ’s Wood Shop 561 East Colorado 979-966-3841
Potluck Trading Company 207 West Travis Street 97-206-2030
REDI – Local Market and Venue 229 West Travis Street 979-966-3911
Riverside Shopping Center 1495 West Highway 71 979-868-3037
Snappy’s Market 2409 West Highway 71 979-968-1008
Second Chance Emporium 851 South Reynolds Street 979-968-6070
Texas One Stop 1704 East Highway 71 Bypass 979-968-8100
The Crazy Heifer of LG 1495 West Travis Street, STE M 979-966-7311
The Quilted Skein 126 West Colorado Street 979-968-8200
UPS Store #6974 1616 West Highway 71 979-206-2226
We Stitch 420 West Travis Street 979-206-3050
STAFFING SERVICES
Personnel Services 503 Lyons Avenue, Schulenburg 979-743-2604
Smithville Workforce Training Center 404 Fawcett Street, Smithville 512-237-1108
Workforce Solutions, Rural Capital Area 851 South Reynolds 979-968-8553
STORAGE
Weeren Storage 1534 Highway 159 979-968-9450
AlgEternal Technologies, LLC 3637 West State Highway 71 979-208-9933
Colorado Valley Communications 4915 South Highway 77 979-242-5911
SCT Broadband 125 Kellar Road, Unit C-2, Smithville 512-360-4273
Botts Title Company 346 North Jefferson Street 979-968-8099
Texas Country Title 215 North Main Street 979-968-2800
C.A.R.T.S 5300 Tucker Hill Lane, Cedar Creek 512-505-5623
Spirited Limousine, LLC 1877 Piney Creek Road 979-261-1010
Dress for Success Uniforms 1495 West Highway 71, STE B 979-639-5188
UTILITIES
Fayette Electric Cooperative 357 North Washington 979-968-3181
LCRA
3700 Lake Austin Boulevard, Austin 979-229-5711
VENUE
Camp Lone Star 2016 Camp Lone Star Road 979-968-1657
Busted Oak Cellars 6195 Round Top Road, Carmine 281-795-2588
Kooper Family Whiskey 100 West Highway 290, Ledbetter 979-249-5535
Rosemary’s Vineyard and Winery
5521 East Highway 71 979-249-2109
Calvary Baptist Church 650 East Highway 71, Bypass 979-966-2670
Worship Sunday 11am
Crosspoint Community Church 1010 Von Minden Road 979-968-5953
Worship Sunday 9:30am and 11am
First Presbyterian Church 205 South Franklin Street 979-968-9424
Worship Sunday 10:30am
First United Methodist Church 1215 North Von Minden Street 979-968-8323
Worship Sunday 9am and 11am
Gospel Lighthouse Assembly of God
144 South College Street 979-968-5950
Worship Sunday 11am
Holy Rosary Church 936 FM 2436 979-247-4445
Worship (Hostyn) Saturday 5pm and Sunday 8am
Worship (Plum) Sunday 10am
La Grange Church of Christ 646 East Highway 71 979-968-5676
Worship Sunday 10am and Wednesday 6:30pm
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church 800 North Franklin Street 979-968-3938
Sunday Worship 9am
New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church 3240 Loehr Road 979-247-4262
Worship Sunday 11am
Peaceful Rest Baptist Church 808 East Fannin Street 979-968-6843
Sunday Worship 10am
Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 936 FM 2436, Hosytn 979-247-4441
Worship (Hostyn) Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am Worship (Plum) Sunday 10am
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 580 East Pearl Street 979-968-3430
Worship Tuesday and Wednesday 6:30pm
Worship Thursday and Friday 8:30am
Worship Saturday 5pm
Worship Sunday 9am, Spanish 11:30am
St. James Episcopal Church 156 North Monroe Street 979-968-3910
Worship Sunday 8am and 10:30am
St. John Lutheran Church 5743 Highway 159 979-249-3155
Worship Sunday 10am
St. Michael’s Lutheran Church 700 Frio Street, Winchester 979-242-3444
Worship Sunday 9am
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church 427 South Washington Street 979-968-5657
Worship Saturday 5pm, Sunday 9am
Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church 936 FM 2436 979-247-4441
Worship (Hostyn) Saturday 5pm, Sunday 8am
Worship (Plum) Sunday 10am
The Remnant Church 2010 North Von Minden Road 979-968-5065
Worship Sunday 10am
