When the Constitution was signed by all of the delegates back in 1787, Church bells were rung. The Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR, initiated this observance in 1956 when they petitioned the US Congress to dedicate September 17-23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, President Dwight D Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915. We call this Ceremony Bells Across America.

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, Sept. 9 at the New Life Methodist Church in La Grange, with 15 members in attendance. Members enjoyed an ice cream social with many flavors and toppings.

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The low-interest bid on the first series of bonds for the Lower Colorado River Authority’s part of the lignitefired power plant near La Grange was tabulated by the LCRA board of directors in Austin. Weeden & Company of New York quoted an effective interest rate of 7.3281% for $35 million in bonds. LCRA director Aubrey D. (Red) Voelkel of La Grange said the Weeden firm would likely offer the bonds for sale about Nov. 1.

Fayette County Keith Korenek reports that the missing suspect from the shooting near Fayetteville last Tuesday was apprehended on Friday, Sept. 27.

Victoria Ribera of Flatonia has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2024 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Fulltime undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President’s List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer.

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A car caught fire and sparked a small grass fire on Wednesday, Sept. 25.

La Grange City Manager Jack Thompson confirmed last week that the City intends to purchase the old Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) headquarters building. Thompson said the City plans to build a downtown plaza for public events on the property.