Outstanding in Their Field

The Fayette County Junior Livestock Show judging was held Thursday and Friday at the fairgrounds in La Grange. The sale was held Saturday.
The judging of the broiler hens drew a big crowd to the show ring Friday as parent, grandparents and friends helped exhibitors showcase their pen of three chickens each. Photos by Jeff Wick

Local Mission Team in Myanmar When Massive Earthquake Hit

Pastor Chris Little and a mission team from Crosspoint Community Church in La Grange were in Myanmar last week when that region was struck by a massive earthquake. The church posted: “Our mission team that is in Myanmar has been in contact with the church leadership.
Lauren Little, front right, a La Grange High School graduate who is now in medical school, was part of the local team that helped treat over 200 patients over four days in Myanmar.

La Grange Police Report

La Grange Police David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of March 16-23. Animal Complaint On March 30, Officer Thomas Keeney responded to the 600 block of S.
La Grange Police Report

New Business Opens in Hermes Building Downtown

A new shop located inside the historic Hermes building on the Courthouse Square in La Grange officially opened last week. Soulstruck, run by mother and daughter Lisa Boisset Babcock and Chloe Babcock, offers new and vintage clothing, jewelry, home furnishings, art and unique gifts. They specialize in 1970s and 80s vintage clothing and music-related paraphernalia. The store even offers a selection of vintage vinyl records and concert posters. La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting at the business last Friday, pictured above. Current hours are Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or by appointment. Find them on Instagram at SoulstruckTX. Photos by Andy Behlen
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Some Record Beautification

Visitors to The Fayette County Record may have noticed some nice new plants in the pots out front of the newspaper office. That’s thanks to Max Faske, 12, who volunteered to work at The Fayette County Record for a day during spring break labeling papers and making our front planters beautiful. Max is the grandson of Record advertising director Becky Weise.
Some Record Beautification

County Regaining Control Over Computer Systems Following “Incident” Last Month

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn reports that the County is regaining control over its computer systems following what appears to be a cyber attack last month. The “incident,” as County leaders have referred to it, began around March 2 when County employees were locked out of their email along with most other county computer systems.
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