“Those who do not read of the advancements taking place in their own field of endeavor have no advantage over those who cannot read.” Dr. T.L. Senn. This remark was often credited to Theodore Roosevelt before he became President because he used it so often.

Someone was whispering my name. At first, I thought I was dreaming.

To the Editor: I was deeply saddened to read about the crime that was committed on July 28 at the Star Bar in La Grange. I commend our law enforcement and court system for carrying out justice in this unfortunate situation.

To the Editor: History repeats itself. A current example is the battle over redistricting in Texas set in the context of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

To the Editor: The letter in 22-Aug edition of the FCR which criticized Texas House Democrats for their quorum-breaking walkout misrepresents both the facts and the constitutional role of dissent in a representative democracy. First, the assertion that these legislators abandoned their constituents ignores the reality that they were acting in defense of those very constituents, particularly communities whose voting power has been diluted through gerrymandered district maps.

To the Editor: This letter is addressed to those who vote for Democrats. Democrats always talk about how bad President Trump and Republicans are.

To the Editor: As a member of the Town Council for the Town of Round Top, allow me to clarify a couple of items in Andy Behlen’s article in the Record Aug. 26.

To the Editor: As a native Texan who has worked in Fayette County for years, and now have the privilege of living in La Grange, I’d like to see us stay the healthy community it has always been. Part of that is to make sure our nonprofit community stays healthy and continues to provide much needed services.

I am especially susceptible to getting songs stuck in my head. If I hear my neighbor whistling as he takes out his trash, that little ditty will lodge itself in my brain for the rest of the day. If my daughter is listening to Taylor Swift (again) as she gets ready for school, the lyrics will pop-up unbidden - “I don’t know about you, I’m feeling 22.” Nearly every Sunday, I leave worship whistling one of the songs we sang together. Most days my spouse finds it endearing, other days he finds things to do outside lest the song sticks in his head, too.

Fayette County Fair memories are some of the earliest for many of us who were born and reared here in Central Texas, and fond ones they are, indeed. What an important celebration of community via carnival, agriculture, business, foods, flowers and plants, music and other entertainment, and maybe (for the adults) a beer or two. Every Labor Day weekend we younger kids all looked forward to early school release on Fridays so we could go enjoy the biggest event of our lives other than Christmas or our own birthday.