King Fisher entered the state penitentiary on Oct. 30, 1870 to do a five-year stretch for housebreaking. But the governor took pity on the 16 year old convict and granted him a full pardon after only four months behind bars.

I’d been planning the trip all summer. Wanting to see how Czhilispiel, in Flatonia, had changed since my last visit, in 1981. The short answer is—it was bigger. More chili, more contests and other events: 5-k runs, BBQ contests, three stages of live music, parade, carnival, etc., and all of it so intricately organized. Even the big locomotive chugged past as scenic and colorful as anyone could hope for. Maybe there were two trains. Seemed to take a long time to pass.

The price of a gallon of gasoline tops $3 across much of the state, which is up more than $1.20 from a year ago, according to AAA. The average price for regular gas in Texas stood at $3.03 per gallon on Sunday as crude oil prices continue to creep up, closing above $80 per barrel. Crude oil price is one of a quartet of factors that influence the cost of gasoline, reported The Dallas Morning News. The cost of refining, distribution expenses and taxes also affect the price at the pump.

With this issue of The Fayette County Record we conclude 99 years of continuous publication. Next Tuesday we’ll have a little section commemorating the start of our 100th year.

To The Editor: It is very uncomfortable, even painful, to learn that people we trust have been telling us lies. A lot of historical information that our parents and teachers present to us is not accurate.

To The Editor: I read the board report in the newspaper yesterday, and the comment about Matt Kates seeming to “quiet down” a group of football players at a recent volleyball game caught my attention. I was at the game and standing by Coach Kates when he spoke to the boys at the end of the first set.

To the Editor: Coverage of the recent school board meeting (“Parent Seeking Removal of Certain Library Books,” Record, Oct. 22, 2021) was the perfect opportunity for a sensational soundbite slam.

To The Editor: I applaud Sarah Kellen for her courage in speaking out for her children’s welfare. Monitoring and supervising our children during their formative years is a far cry from censorship.

To The Editor: After reading the front page article about the school board meeting I checked Bing Maps to see if La Grange was in Loudoun County, Virginia. The parent’s comments seemed polite, logical, and appropriate to me.

To The Editor: An open letter to the LGISD An open letter to the LGISD school board and Supt. Bill Wagner.