FayCoSaysNo, the group opposing green energy in Fayette County, has created a “Community Defense Fund.” Tammy Jo McCleney, the leader of the group, announced the creation of the fund on social media last Wednesday, July 31. Flatonia attorney Alex Hernandez teamed with the group to create the fund.

Tejas Healthcare in La Grange hosted its annual Back 2 School Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3.

The Fayette County Courthouse windows need some attention. It’s been 20 years since the massive Courthouse restoration took place, and John Hindman of Red River Restorations said the windows are starting to show some wear. On the west side of the courthouse, intense sunlight has degraded the finishes, allowing water to intrude. Hindman, pictured above with a small demonstration window frame, spoke to the Commissioners Court at the July 25 meeting about a possible window restoration project. It would take hundreds of thousands of dollars to restore all of the windows. Commissioners discussed different options for tackling the problem. Commissioners instructed county staff to investigate possible grants to help pay for the project. They took no action at the meeting. Photo by Andy Behlen

Fayette County emergency crews responded to a bee attack August 1 in Schulenburg. This is the third “bee swarm” related incident in the past two days according to Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever and he is urging caution when mowing or taking part in outdoor activities.

July’s Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s host, Jean Ann Bruyant brought the Guild a presentation of “What is your Quilting Personality?” Through some short exercises, Mrs. Bruyant helped those in attendance identify their personality “color” and all the personality “colors” of fellow quilters.

Fayette Electric Cooperative will be performing equipment maintenance at the Willow Springs Substation during the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 7, weather permitting. FEC members located in the Fayetteville, Ellinger, Shelby, Industry and New Ulm areas will experience an interruption of electric service during this time. FEC apologizes for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, contact the FEC office at (979) 968-3181.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of July 21-27: Funeral Escort - 1 Grass Fires - 2 Fire Alarms - 2 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Accidents - 4 Medical - 7 Electrical Fire - 1 Grease Fire - 1

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La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the first week of June 23-30. Assault On June 30, Officer John Wostarek took information for an assault in the 2200 block of W.