The La Grange City Council approved a resolution on Monday designating certain portions of downtown as “slum and blighted” areas. This resolution will allow the City to pursue a downtown revitalization grant through the Texas Department of Agriculture.

The Fayette County Fair is pleased to announce the outstanding young ladies who will vie for the titles of 2026–2027 Fayette County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Fayette County. Ticket sales begin July 1.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office teamed with federal immigration officials this week on a task force operation. There was a heavy law enforcement presence on the major highways in the County on Tuesday, June 23.

For many bakers, their lives go unnoticed behind the scenes in the early morning hours, but for baker Larry Faldyn, his name and Lukas Bakery go together like pigs in a blanket. After 53 years, he has decided to hang up his apron and finally retire. He’s sold the iconic bakery and spent the last six months training his replacements. As we announced in Tuesday’s newspaper Larry’s inviting folks to stop by the bakery (at 135 N. Main Street) Saturday from noon to 2:30 p.m. to congratulate him on his retirement. In next Tuesday’s paper we’ll have a special look back at Larry and the Lukas Bakery legacy.