Choose Freedom

To the Editor: There are many definitions of freedom related to personal, economic, social, governmental, international, and foremost spiritual. There is one common denominator in all of these.

Republicans Should Apologize

To the Editor: I was saddened and somewhat shocked by reading the October 9 front page story in The Fayette Country Record regarding the recent “political parade” event. A few purported Republicans decided to display their political leanings with a vehicle parade.

No ‘Us’ Versus ‘Them’

To the Editor: The Opinion letter stating that there are no American flags on one of the Presidential candidates stages is not true. Both candidates have American flags--please google images rather than assume facebook posts are sometimes true.

No Masks in Warrenton

To the Editor: I am a big supporter of the antique shows and I have to say I’m thrilled that all of the vendors that I know personally are doing great this year. I’m thrilled that we are having the show, I certainly recognize how important it is to our dealers and our economy.

Voting Problem

To the Editor: I am a lifelong, natural born citizen of the United States of America who takes very seriously the liberties granted under the US Constitution, especially the constitutional right to vote one’s conscious. I voted early and almost completely of my own free will.

Trump Train Did Nothing Wrong

To the Editor: After reading about the disturbance at Northpointe Apartments in The Fayette County Record, I believe the report is missing a few facts. I was riding as a passenger in the front vehicle of the Trump Train as it was heading towards the apartment complex, a small sedan whipped around us and parked by the curb.

Governors Don’t Always Get Majority Of Votes

Dolph Briscoe survived a surprisingly strong challenge from Republican Henry Grover on Nov. 7, 1972, but the six-percent showing by the Raza Unida candidate made the Democrat the first Texas governor in 78 years elected without a clear majority of the votes.
Governors Don’t Always Get Majority Of Votes

A Message from the CEO

As the new CEO of St. Mark’s Medical Center, I am humbled to have this tremendous opportunity to serve your community. I recently moved to La Grange from Murphy, NC, where I was the CEO of a 57-bed rural community hospital.
A Message from the CEO

Election Coverage of Old

A number of folks commented that they enjoyed seeing the front page of that 1924 issue of The Fayette County Record in Tuesday’s issue. It’s the oldest known copy of the current incarnation of The Record, as we approach our 100th year of continuous publication.
The front page of the Record from Nov. 10, 1944 when Franklin Delano Roosevelt was reelected President.
Subscribe to Columns