After Flatonia Controversy, Councilman Questions LG Practices
La Grange City Councilman Ken Taylor called the recent revelations about the former Flatonia City Secretary a “wake-up call” for La Grange. Last week, the Record reported on an investigation into former Flatonia City Secretary Melissa Brunner that revealed years of costly mistakes for the City of Flatonia.
Saturday's J&J Vaccine Clinic Placed on 'Hold'
The Johnson and Johnson vaccine clinic scheduled for Saturday at the Fayette County Fairgrounds has been put on hold, according to county officials.
“The State notified me this morning that, out of an abundance of caution, all Johnson and Johnson shot clinics have been placed on hold. This is due to a recommendation from the federal authorities to pause providing the vaccines in response to reported cases of blood clots,” said Fayette County Chief of Emergency Management Craig Moreau.
Bailey Family Celebrates Easter in Muldoon
Joe and Carolyn Bailey of East Parker Road enjoyed having their children and grandchildren come in for an Easter weekend visit. Several of the children had been asking questions about the history of the Muldoon area, particularly the rock quarry, since the Bailey’s home was built in 2001 using the Muldoon blue sandstone from the Muldoon quarry.
Turtle Wing Brings Back Jack Hooper Day at The Ballpark, Homerun Derby
Turtle Wing Foundation wants to invite all families, not just those who have children with learning challenges, to join us for a family day of fun at the 10th Annual Jack Hooper Day at the Ballpark and Homerun Derby, which will be held on Saturday, May 1 at Wolters Park. Hopefully the weather will provide a perfect spring setting for baseball, corn hole, turtle races, activities, food, and music. This year Turtle Wing is bringing back their 5K. The event will begin at 8 a.m., with prizes being awarded to the fastest youth (17U), fastest adult male, and fastest adult female. Athletes of all ages and abilities will get a chance to join in on the fun. It is more about community and healthy living than getting a medal.
How LG’s Old Historic Oak Received Its Scars
Back on September 15, 1842, Nicholas Mosby Dawson organized his ill-fated company under the branches of a large oak tree on the square in La Grange. They planned to come to the aid of San Antonio by repelling an invasion by Mexico. However, three days later, in a fight outside San Antonio near Salado Creek, Dawson and thirty-five of his men were killed. Two escaped, but fifteen others were captured and imprisoned in Mexico.
