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  • CEO Quentin Whitwell of Progressive Health Group gave the Record a tour of the hospital this week. He’s shown here in the operating room. Photo by Andy Behlen

    CEO Assures It’s ‘All Hands on Deck’ Towards La Grange Hospital Reopening

    Progressive Health Group CEO Quentin Whitwell came to La Grange this week the meet with his staff who are working to reopen the hospital.

  • Viviana Ortiz Zuniga of Fayetteville went missing on April 2, 2025. Law enforcement discovered her remains concealed in the woods along Coufal Rd. on April 16, 2025.

    Raid at Compound Nets Fayetteville Murder Suspect

    There was a Lot More to Incident Than Detailed at Council Meeting Last Week 

  • Adley Jaster

    2026 Fair Little Miss and Mister Contestants Announced

    As the Fayette Co Fair nears and the Queen and Jr Miss contestants continue to work hard in selling season and carnival passes, 11 littles are vying for the Little Miss and Mister titles that will

  • Allan Minarcik of Minarcik Construction Company shakes hands with Heather Barthelme, Fayette County Community Theatre Executive Director after signing the contract to begin work on the downtown LG theatre in the old Prause Building.

    Construction Contract Signed for New Theatre in Downtown LG

    Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) has reached a major milestone in its effort to establish a permanent home, signing a construction contract with Minarcik Construction Company to begin renova

  • The building going up at 137 State Hwy. 92 Spur in La Grange will be the new office for Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Photo by Andy Behlen

    New Health and Human Services Building Rises on the Bluff

    The building going up at 137 State Hwy. 92 Spur in La Grange will be the new office for Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC).

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    LG TX Team Hunt is a team scavenger hunt in three locations in La Grange on Saturday, Aug. 22. You will begin at 11 a.m. at the M-K-T Rail Depot at 260 N. Washington St. You will be using the Goosechase App on your phone. Scan the QR Code that leads you directly to the Hunt. Once all questions are answered in the App for M-KT Depot, leave the Depot and walk or drive to the Texas Heroes Museum on the other side of Courthouse Square at 171 S. Main St. Fill in answers for at the Heroes Museum, leave and drive to the Historic Faison House at 822 S. Jefferson St. Enter answers for Faison House. When finished, check in with the Hunt Monitor to hear the points leaderboard and your place in the chance to win $50 for most points, $30 for 2nd highest points, or $20 for 3rd points total. Ticket to play is only $15 per team.

    2026 Fair Little Miss and Mister Contestants Announced

    Adley Jaster
    As the Fayette Co Fair nears and the Queen and Jr Miss contestants continue to work hard in selling season and carnival passes, 11 littles are vying for the Little Miss and Mister titles that will be awarded at the pageant. The pageant is slated for Thursday, September 3 at 7:00 pm. Opening ceremonies will begin at 6:30 pm at the main stage as we kick off Fayette County’s 99th Annual Fair. Thursday night admission is free to all and the pageant will be one to remember.

    Raid at Compound Nets Fayetteville Murder Suspect

    Viviana Ortiz Zuniga of Fayetteville went missing on April 2, 2025. Law enforcement discovered her remains concealed in the woods along Coufal Rd. on April 16, 2025.
    There was a Lot More to Incident Than Detailed at Council Meeting Last Week At the Aug. 10 La Grange City Council meeting, a young man named Juan Aguado spoke out against local law enforcement assisting federal immigration authorities.

    Council Votes 3-2 to Move Ahead on $8 Bond Election

    The Schulenburg City Council voted 3-2 Monday night to order an election over an $8 million bond proposal, with most of that money dedicated to rebuilding the former City Hall building on North Main St.

    Sports

    Fayette County Football Magazine Cover Guys Highlight Seasons to Be Excited About

    Eli Gillum, Jahir Lopez Ocon & Trey Broussard Lead a Leps Team Hungry for Postseason Success
    High School football Friday nights are almost here. The regular seasons start Friday Aug.

    La Grange Hires Coach Who Won Four State Softball Titles at Weimar

    Roger Maupin
    La Grange ISD Monday announced a big-time hire as their new softball coach, Roger Maupin, who won four state softball titles at Weimar before retiring after the 2025 season, but he’s obviously itching to get back in the dugout. And it’s great timing for a La Grange softball team that didn’t make the playoffs this spring, snapping a 28year streak of making the postseason.

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    La Grange and Round Top-Carmine Keep Strong Starts to Volleyball Season Going

    East Central University (Oklahoma) commit Avery Griffin is leading the Lady Leps with 79 kills so far this season. She’s shown here in last week’s season opener against Weimar. Photo by Jeff Wick
    La Grange’s Avery Griffin had 11 kills to lead the Lady Leps to a dominating sweep of Caldwell at home Tuesday 25-4, 25-14, 25-6. The victory improved the Lady Leps overall record to 8-3 heading into this weekend’s Bastrop Tournament.
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    Nelly
    DOPTABLE Nelly and Bridgette are still waiting for their forever homes. If you are considering adding a large dog to your family, please consider adopting one of these deserving pups.

    I’ve Been Harvesting Prickly Pear Fruit

    I’ve Been Harvesting Prickly Pear Fruit
    The prickly pears at my place are starting to ripen. I picked a few and juiced them last weekend.

    La Grange Class of 1959 Holds Reunion

    La Grange Class of 1959 Holds Reunion
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    Lions Club Welcomes Record Editor

    Lions Club Welcomes Record Editor
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