National Night Out for Carmine will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. at the Carmine Fire Station. There will be free hot dogs and drinks, snow cones, and cotton candy, along with door prizes for adults.

Dismissal at the elementary campus has become problematic due to an increase in the number of walkers, and changes were made at Monday’s school board meeting. Since buses come in on Vail St.

Two people were added to the LGISD staff. Laura Barclay- elementary school educational aide and Ana Hernandez De Luna-high school/middle school food service worker.

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U.S. Congressman Michael Cloud of Victoria visited La Grange on Wednesday, Sept. 24. The Fayette County Republican Party hosted a meet and greet with the congressman at Riverside Cafe Wednesday morning. The Texas Legislature recently redrew the state’s U.S. House Districts. As a result, Fayette County moved from Rep. Michael McCaul’s 10th District to the 27th District, represented by Cloud, who will be the incumbent in the 2026 mid-term election. Cloud serves on the House Oversight Committee and the House Appropriations Committee. At the meeting on Wednesday, Cloud spoke to local Republicans about issues related to Medicaid, government waste and fraud, and the recent Christian revival in politics following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

The Fayette County Appraisal District (Fayette CAD) began the search for a new chief appraiser this week. Former Chief Appraiser Richard Moring resigned earlier this month.

Last Friday night, acclaimed Italian acoustic guitarist Beppe Gambetta filled the Fayetteville Performance Theater and Community Center with his unique blend of European folk and bluegrass tunes at a private concert for an admiring audience. An Open House was held on Sunday, when the time capsule filled with Fayetteville memories was sealed, to be opened in 50 years.

If you’re thinking about planting some trees on your property, now is a good time to start planning. The best time to plant trees in Texas is late October.

“Josh’s leadership has been instrumental in securing resources to strengthen EMS services across the county. He also played a vital role in reopening St. Mark’s Hospital. Josh is a council member of the Red Door Fund and he continues to advocate for mental health in his community and beyond.”

The Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) held its first annual Community Keyholder Awards Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 18 at The Ice Plant Building in La Grange. The evening honored those who are unlocking opportunities across rural South Central Texas including: individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders who are building bridges, opening doors, and creating sustainable change.