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How Three Counties Came Together To Save The Life Of One Special Dog

Communications Director Animeals on Wheels Program Director When people start to make helping others a priority in their lives, they eventually reach the point when they realize that it becomes second nature, no matter if the soul in need is on two legs or four. Such was the case recently in a remarkable tale of care, cooperation, and charity of organizations in three local counties to help a dog…

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Mexican Revolution Spills Over Into Texas

T EXAS History In the running war with Mexican bandits, six U.S. Army cavalrymen fought a brief battle with hit-and-run raiders on Aug.

Record Sea Temps Could Spur More Hurricanes

C APITAL Highlights Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

The Case Against Hospital Bankruptcy

As Hospital Center of Excellence (HCOE) has been presenting the business case (of taking over St. Mark’s Medical Center) to potential investors, several investors have stated they would prefer to just buy it out of bankruptcy. While bankruptcy may very well be in the cards if HCOE is not successful in securing commitment for another $5 million in funding, bankruptcy is not a valid approach to…

Ward Rising to the Occasion for State-Ranked RT-C Volleyball Team

Round Top-Carmine senior volleyball player Kaysie Ward has put her upperclassman leadership on display to help the Cubettes back up their TGCApreseason ranking of fifth in Class 1A. Ward notched 10 kills in a game vs.

Lady Leps Win Fourth Straight

The La Grange varsity volleyball team won its fourth match in a row Tuesday, traveling to Bastrop and defeating the Lady Bears 16-25, 25-16, 25-17, 26-24. The Lady Leps overall record is now 4-6 and they play at the Bastrop Tournament this weekend.

Volleyball Round Up: RT-C and Fayetteville Notch Impressive Wins

• The Fayetteville volleyball team defeated Calvert Tuesday 25-12, 25-16, 25-18 as the Lady Lions improved their overall record to 6-4. Kayme Schley led Fayetteville in kills with eight and Lainey Gromaski and Payton Jurecka each had four.

Dennis Rodman Visits La Grange

Countdown to Kick-Off

Fayette Co. Record’s Athlete of the Week

Read about our Athletes of the Week in every Friday edition and then watch their interviews on the FCR’s Facebook page. Recent Players of the Week: August 4 – Jena Jobb, La Grange volleyball August 11 – Kaysie Ward, Round Top-Carmine Volleyball.

Second Chance Makes Donation Towards Back 2 School Festival

Auxiliary Officers Installed

Holy Cross Annual Picnic Slated Sept. 3

W Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda will hold their Annual Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 3 at the church picnic grounds.

LCRA Urges Cutbacks in Outdoor Watering

AAss tthhee exetxretmreem nero,lopnreoeldonged drought throughout the region continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority has entered Stage 2 of its drought response and is asking its water customers to cut back water use by 10%-20%.

Round Top Library Wranglers Gala Sept. 9

The annual Wranglers Gala benefiting the Round Top Family Library is Saturday, Sept. 9 at Windy Knoll. Raffle tickets are now being sold to win a 2023 Club Car Onward. Drawing will be held the night of the gala - you don’t need to be there to win. Tickets for the Gala were sold out in record time. If you are interested in attending, please call the library to be put on the waiting list.

TGCA State Volleyball Rankings

1. Dodd City 2.

Faith, Food & Fun at the 168th Praha Picnic

The 168th Annual Prazka Pout, or Praha Picnic, took place on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Praha. The picnic takes place every year on August 15, regardless of the day of week, since that date marks the feast day for the parish and a Holy Day of Obligation for Catholics. This year the picnic fell on a Tuesday, but that didn’t stop thousands of…

Weishuhn Appointed Commissioner for the City of Ellinger

E Cullen Weishuhn was sworn in on Aug. 3 as the new Commissioner for the City of Ellinger.

Record Visits Michigan

Gilligan To Perform in Fayetteville on Aug. 20

As part of their “Spectrum Lecture Series”, Arts for Rural Texas is proud to announce a captivating event featuring none other than country music star Frank Martin Gilligan. This highly anticipated event will take place on Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Arts Ross Gallery in Fayetteville, offering attendees a unique opportunity to engage with the acclaimed artist in an intimate and enlightening…