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To the editor: Thoughts from last weeks’ paper. Margo Johnson, TMI.

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Spinning Information

To the editor: I am responding to opinion letters by Ms. Hooper, Ms.

An Update From Teresa

To the Editor: As your community activist, I am reporting to you that I have met with our new city manager “JT,” and I am very hopeful that he can actually get something done about our horrible drainage problem. However, I would recommend him doing things differently.

A Drainage Solution

To the editor: I have been reading many articles in the Fayette County Record on the issue of flooding in La Grange. Is there an easy answer to this problem, the answer is no.

Why the Hatred?

To the editor: With regards to the factstarved diatribe by Sandy Hooper on the opinion page of today’s Fayette County Record: What on earth has happened to this person that caused them to demonize me? I’m a Democrat – my family have been Democrat since the ‘30s, and although some of us are to the left or to the right of the standard party line, we are still citizens of this nation, just like…

Tapping a Beat

My fingers play tricks on me, driving those nearby a bit bonkers, as I drum a beat to a tune running through my head. I apparently prefer to tap on something that makes a sound, and since I can’t hear it, I am unaware of the irritating thumping.

Caladium Bulb Sale Held, Faison Home Gets Spring Spruce Up

Quilt of Valor Presented to Tajchman

Brass Band From Czech Republic to Perform at TCHCC May 27

Wind music has a very long tradition at the Pardubice Conservatory. Since the school‘s founding, there has been wind music in different forms and has represented the school at many events in the region. In 2022, a band called Pardubicka Muzika under the leadership of Michal Chmelar, a trumpet player of the Czech Chamber Philharmonic Orchrestra Pardubice, was founded.

Trlicek Graduates as Part of Blinn’s Newest Radiologic Technology Class

Seventeen graduates, including La Grange’s Alyson Trlicek were recognized with a pinning ceremony, Tuesday, May 7, after completing the Blinn College District’s highly ranked Radiologic Technology Program.

Fayette Co. Record Receives Certificate of Appreciation

Adopt Me

DOPTABLE Many dogs at the shelter came to us as strays and we are unaware of their backstories. That is why it is hard for us to know why some dogs will not make friends with other dogs while they are here.

Celebrate German-Texan Heritage at the 3rd Annual Bluff SchuetzenFest

Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites invite one and all to the third annual Bluff SchuetzenFest on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. This free family festival offers a full day of live music, traditional crafts and games, living history programs, tours of the Kreische brewery ruins, food and drink, and more.

Pool’s Out for the Summer

Two of the three public swimming pools in Fayette County will be closed this summer. The City of Schulenburg and the City of La Grange decided to close their public pools this summer.

Mau and Smith Lead Fayetteville’s Class

Fayetteville High School’s graduation is Friday, May 17 at 7 p.m. in the school’s gym.

Krause & Rohde are Top Grads at RTC

Round Top-Carmine’s High School Graduation is Friday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Round Top Festival Hill Institute.

Man Dies in Hwy. Collision

A local man driving a Polaris Ranger utility vehicle succumbed to injuries after a crash with an 18-wheeler in Rek Hill Tuesday, May 14. The wreck happened around 1:48 p.m.

LG Police Officer’s Life Saved After Gunshot Wound

His Weapon Discharged While Secure in Holster; Same Pistol has Been Involved in Similar Incidents Nationwide A La Grange Police Officer suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound last Thursday after his duty weapon discharged while secure in his holster. The pistol, a SIG Sauer P320, has been the subject of several lawsuits due to similar incidents across the nation.

FOR THE RECORD

Bring your family and friends to the 24th Annual Fayetteville/Ellinger KC Shrimp Boil Friday, May 17 under the pavilion at St. John’s in Fayetteville. Enjoy shrimp and all the fixin’s, ice cold beer, live music, a card gun raffle and a silent auction. Free beer during happy hour, which runs from 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. Food served at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds raised go toward scholarships and other…

Salado Ends Leps Baseball Season

La Grange’s baseball season came as they were swept in a best-of-three second round 4A playoff series against Salado. Thursday the Leps lost 4-0 as Salado’s Logan Flores pitched a complete game four hitter.

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