Texas Ramp Project The Texas Ramp Project is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides free wheelchair ramps to lowincome older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum and are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Kendall County Livestock Judging Contest on Sunday, Jan. 8 in Comfort.

Jennifer Moring, bank manager at the Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar, and one of our esteemed board members, was the Lunch & Learn speaker on Monday, Jan. 9 and she was so personable that everyone really enjoyed her presentation. She serves on the Weimar Chamber of Commerce board and is an active Weimar Rotary member, as well as having a full family life.

The Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Program Fundraiser will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Wendish Museum in Serbin. This will be a drivethru only meal of grilled pork steak, a cup of bird wedding soup, Wendish noodles, green beans, corn and pickles. Tickets are available through Wednesday Jan. 18 and are $15, presale only. To reserve your ticket call (979) 366-2441 or email museum@ texaswendish.org Bags of dry Wendish noodles will also be available for purchase.

The Great Shed Sale will begin Wednesday, Jan. 18 at Festival Hill. This event benefits the Round Top Festival Institute in collaboration with The Arbors Round Top. Come out for a fantastic shopping experience. An $80 ticket includes an early preview and access to purchase one-of-kind items and bid on the silent auction items, “Party on the Plaza” starting at 6 p.m. with sumptuous creations by Festival Institute’s talented Chef Link and music by DJ Mr. Torian of Austin, two drinks at the cash bar of beer and wine, a live auction beginning at 7 p.m. with items such as vacation getaways and more.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Jan. 1-8.

Courthouse Repairs The City has trimmed a few trees on the square to prepare for the new service flag display. Last week, the courthouse floor was reinforced and boards have been replaced.

W The Winchester 4-H Club will be holding its Annual Shrimp Boil to support the Winchester youth livestock projects on Saturday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.

Forty-five future nursing professionals recently were recognized with their nursing pins after completing the Blinn College District Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. “The nursing profession needs dedicated caregivers like these graduates who exemplify a commitment to selflessness and compassion,” said Dr.

In the last two editions of the Record we looked back at the headlines from January-September of 2022. Here’s the batch from October-December 2022.