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Local Banking Group Pushes Back Against Express-News Story

All of our institutions are “in a safe and sound condition” Industry Bancshares Spokesman Says An article by Michael Taylor in the San Antonio Express-News last month raised concerns about a local financial institution, Industry Bancshares, Inc., which owns Fayetteville Bank and five other subsidiaries in this part of Texas. (Read it online at https:// www.expressnews.

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Daniels New EMS Asst. Director

Paramedic Gary Daniels recently joined Fayette County EMS and will serve as the department’s assistant director. Born in San Antonio and raised in Dallas, Daniels started his career as an EMT-Firefighter in Victoria. He went on to become a flight paramedic for AirEvac in Kerrville. Most recently, he served as a paramedic for Montgomery County Hospital District. Daniels described his new role at…

For the Record

Nominations for LGISD kindergarten students is open until Nov. 15. If you would like to nominate your child for the LEAP screening process, fill out a parent/community nomination form and return to school with your child. This can be found in the “Forms and Documents” section of the Gifted and Talented site.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Oct. 1-7: Grass Fires - 2 Agency Assist Fire - 1 Accidents - 3 Medical - 7 Illegal Burn - 1 Fire Alarm - 1.

Guild Donates to Care Inn

Ramp Project Builds In Schulenburg

Experience Nature in Full Chroma at ARTS

Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing world of art inspired by nature at Arts For Rural Texas’ latest exhibit, “Chroma” by Cristina Zorrilla Speer. Art enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those trying to brighten their world are cordially invited to attend and experience Cristina Zorrilla Speer’s expressive works.

Shelter Update

As of Oct. 6, total intake for the Gardenia E.

Tejas Camp and Retreat Growing, Adding Cabins

W Tejas Camp and Retreat Center is growing with the addition of six cabins that will accommodate up to 60 more summer campers. They are hosting a Serve Day on Saturday, Oct.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: I support vouchers as an option for parents seeking an alternative to public education even though I’m a product of public education as are my three adult children (one as special needs.) My wife went to Catholic school through 8th grade and public education for high school. We were blessed to have great schools and teachers.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: A recent letter entitled “Dangerous Words” is a perfect example of how misquoting without context can distort perception. The author of that letter took the liberty of misquoting Ronald Reagan.

Letters to the Editor

To the Editor: On November 7, 2023 Texas voters will have the opportunity to vote on 14 Texas Constitutional Amendments. I am writing today about Amendment # 9.

Families

Families are complicated entities. They are filled with drama, compromise, joy, frustration, love, hate, disagreement, bonding, not bonding, forging together and breaking apart.

Ellinger Neighbors Enjoy Night Out

E The first Ellinger Neighbors Night Out was held at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce dining hall. There were representatives from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Emergency Medical Services, Ellinger Fire Department, business owners, and members of the community and surrounding areas.

Fayette County Citizens Advocate for Public Schools, Teacher Raises

A group of concerned citizens from Fayette County joined hundreds of other Texans at the Capitol on Saturday to advocate for public schools and teacher raises. People came from all parts of Texas including urban, suburban and rural areas.

For the Record

Round Top DYD Fall Square Fair will be held on the courthouse square open daily from Oct. 13-28.

The Health Care Road Ahead

The Record spoke with Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever about how this week’s closure of St. Mark’s Medical Center could affect EMS services in Fayette County.

Dig Into the Past at Kreische Brewery’s Archeology Day Saturday

The third annual Archeology Day at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites will be on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With nine hands-on family activities, artifact exhibits from the Kreische collections, tours and presentations, and a special take-home prize for participants, the event is bigger and better than ever.

Firefighter Frankie Srubar Tells It Like It Is

A Monthly Feature by ELAINE THOMAS Rural communities depend on highly trained and motivated volunteers like Frankie Srubar to battle fires and respond to medical emergencies When Frankie Srubar reflects on his 35year career as a Fayette County volunteer firefighter, he voices a single regret. “I was 33 or 34 years old when I got started.