News | The Fayette County Record

Fake $100 Bills Being Seen Locally

7 months ago By Andy Behlen

The La Grange Police Department reminds business owners and patrons to pay attention to possible counterfeit $100 bills floating around the area. The police department reported that one individual brought them a $100 bill that turned out to be counterfeit currency.

Man Struck By Train in Schulenburg

7 months ago By Andy Behlen

A train struck a man on a bicycle in Schulenburg Monday evening, Nov. 3.

Picking Park this Saturday in Fayetteville; St. Mary Church Donates to Camp Hope

7 months ago By Cindy Stephens

A talented group of bluegrass musicians are picking and singing at Picking Park on the square this Saturday. They get together the second Saturday of each month from January-November. The music flows from 2 p.m. until everyone’s ready to quit.

Ellinger Chamber to Meet Nov. 11

7 months ago By Laura Brugger

The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will meet on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the dining room on the chamber grounds. All chamber and community member are welcome.

Shared Lutheran Ministry Confirmation will meet on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 11:15 a.m. at. St. John in Rutersville.

Pastor Jen will lead service in Ellinger at St. John on Sunday, Nov. 9.

Worship services are still offered on Facebook, You Tube and KTIM 89.1 on Sundays at noon. Ellinger has worship every Sunday at 8 a.m. with communion.

Round Top Film Festival This Weekend

7 months ago By Kyla Goebel

News

This weekend is the second annual Round Top Film Festival. Discover new films and episodic television, connect with filmmakers and industry insiders, and enjoy parties, panels, and special events. The event takes place at Festival Hill, as well as numerous other places in and around Round Top. A variety of ticket options are available. Visit roundtopfilmfest.org for details.

More Local Events

Steeple Removed for Work

7 months ago By News Staff

Mac’s Daqs Bar Closing in Downtown La Grange

7 months ago By News Staff

Mac’s Daqs Bar & Lounge has become an iconic spot in downtown La Grange, but the party is ending. According to a post on social media the owners said: “After three incredible years of memories, music, laughter, and late nights, we’ll be celebrating our final party on November 15 before officially closing Mac’s Daqs Bar & Lounge.

Mac’s Daq’s is located in the old Oviedo auto dealership in downtown La Grange.

Local Presides as the Chairman of The Texas Manufactured Housing Association Convention

7 months ago By News Staff

The Texas Manufactured Housing Association, which advocates for the rights to build, buy and live in factory built homes, recently held their 72nd annual convention in Fort Worth from October 12-14. This year’s chairman and a native Fayette County resident, Gary Adamek, presided over the three day event.

Gary Adamek at The Texas Manufactured Housing Association state convention.

Confusion About a Crashed Plane Leaves Responders Scrambling Here

7 months ago By Andy Behlen

Local first responders got a call Tuesday afternoon about a plane crash near Muldoon. They spent about an hour looking for it before learning that the aircraft had actually crashed miles away in Caldwell County.

Local first responders gathered at a command post near Muldoon to search for a Cessna plane that supposedly crashed in the area. They later learned that the aircraft had crashed miles away in Caldwell County, with no reported injuries. Photo by Andy Behlen

Election Result Will Let Fayetteville ISD Keep Extra $230,000 Annually

7 months ago By Andy Behlen

Fayetteville ISD held a voter approval tax rate election (VATRE) on Tuesday, and it passed with 69.38 percent of the vote. The vote count was 324 in favor and 143 opposed.

Subscribe to News

Special Section