WRR, the first licensed radio station in Texas and the second in the entire nation, began broadcasting in August 1921 thanks to a genius inventor named Henry Garrett that everyone called “Dad.” The Garretts emigrated from Ireland in the early 1860’s but rather than settling in America as planned they put down temporary roots in Canada to wait out the Civil War. That was where Henry, their second youngest son, was born in 1861.

The new Poet Laureate of Texas is coming to Winedale on September 21. Just as the Shakespeare season closes, today’s poetry arrives in the person of Octavio Quintanilla, a triple-threat (to borrow football terminology).

“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.