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County Considers Employee Raises

Fayette County Commissioners spent more than an hour discussing next year’s budget during a workshop session at their meeting last Thursday. They used most of that time considering possible raises for employees.

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The Democratic Party will have a gathering on Thursday, July 16 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange. Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, this is a wonderful chance to get to know your community better. Why not bring a friend or neighbor along with you, too.

Fayette Electric Cooperative Invites Members to Annual Meeting July 15

FEC employees are excited to welcome you to the Annual Membership meeting scheduled for July 15 at the KC Community Center in La Grange. Some Fayette Electric Cooperative employees who folks may see at the annual meeting: Bottom row, Amanda Wood and Lezli Thomas. Top row, Emily Purdy and Diana Torres.

Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) invites all members to attend its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at the KC Community Center, located at 190 South Brown Street in La Grange. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m., and the business meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Chain Breaks & 75,000-Pound Piece of AC Equipment Falls Off Truck Here

A big rig that turned from the Highway 71 Bypass north onto SH 159 lost its load near the 71 overpass in La Grange on Thursday. The load was a 75,000 lb. piece of air conditioning equipment, pictured above wrapped in white plastic. Photo by Andy Behlen

A big rig hauling a 75,000 lb. piece of air conditioning equipment lost its load near the Highway 71 overpass at SH 159 in La Grange Thursday.

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FAST Dominates Meet of Champs, Capturing 45 Gold Medals and Shattering League Swim Records

The six-and-under relay during the Meet of Champs in El Campo. Photos by Brittany Dawson

The Fayette Area Swim Team (FAST) traveled to El Campo on June 27 to compete in the SALT League Meet of Champs, the league’s championship meet that concludes the regular summer swim season. The event brought together the league’s top swimmers from the Fayette Area Swim Team, Columbus Catfish, Schulenburg Sharks, and WAKE Aquatics for a day of elite competition.

RTC Solar Car Looks Ready for Competition

La Grange’s Ashtyn Smith Earns AAU All-American Recognition

Ashtyn Smith, center with her coaches Blair Gillard Riley, left, and Milton Koller, right.

La Grange’s own Ashtyn Smith has been named an AAU All-American after an outstanding performance at the AAU National Volleyball Championships in Florida. Competing in the highly competitive 16U division against some of the nation’s top athletes, Ashtyn was selected as an All-American Athlete —an honor awarded to only a select group of players in her age division.

Round Top Riders Take on the Dolomites

Bob McDowell of Oak Hill Ranch in Round Top and his sister, Mary Keadle, on their 6-day biking adventure through the Dolomites in Northern Italy. The Fayette County Record newspaper made the whole trip.

Event Planned July 25 to Celebrate First Year of 4th Saturday Services at Bethlehem AME

A recent praise and worship service inside Bethlehem AME Church.

La Grange and surrounding communities are invited to join Bethlehem AME Church, 5218 FM 3233 in La Grange, Texas, on a One-Year Celebration of Fourth Saturday Praise and Worship Service. The Celebration will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1 p.m.

LHS Band Already Hard at Work Getting Ready For 2026 Season

The Mighty Leopard Band started initial rehearsals last week for the color guard and percussion u

Locals Claim Titles at the Pinto World Championship Show in Tulsa

Three local girls under the direction of Tina Kallus of La Grange brought back a slew of awards from the Pinto World Championship Show in Tulsa Oklahoma June 6-18. Teagan Kallus and her horse Extra Options R Good were crowned the World Champion- Youth Senior Novice Western Showmanship.

Round Top Minister and Musician Embarking on “The Howlelujah Tour”

Left to right – Musician Joey McGee, Mystic the Dig, and “Padre” Bill Miller.

Author and minister “Padre” Bill Miller and musician Joey Mc-Gee hit the road across the American South for The Howlelujah Tour — a unifying celebration of music, animal stories, and community connection, with Mystic the rescue dog riding shotgun.

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County Considers Employee Raises

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Fayette Electric Cooperative Invites Members to Annual Meeting July 15

Chain Breaks & 75,000-Pound Piece of AC Equipment Falls Off Truck Here

Sports

FAST Dominates Meet of Champs, Capturing 45 Gold Medals and Shattering League Swim Records

RTC Solar Car Looks Ready for Competition

La Grange’s Ashtyn Smith Earns AAU All-American Recognition

Round Top Riders Take on the Dolomites

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Event Planned July 25 to Celebrate First Year of 4th Saturday Services at Bethlehem AME

LHS Band Already Hard at Work Getting Ready For 2026 Season

Locals Claim Titles at the Pinto World Championship Show in Tulsa

Round Top Minister and Musician Embarking on “The Howlelujah Tour”

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