The Lower Colorado River Authority will accept applications in July for community grants of up to $50,000. Eligible projects include improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.

The Fayette County Record won several statewide journalism awards at the Texas Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. The awards were announced June 22 in College Station.

Benjamin Newton, of La Grange, majoring in International Studies and Arabic and studying in the Arabic Language Flagship Program at the University of Mississippi, is one of 10 UM students who have been accepted into the competitive Arabic capstone year program.

The 100 deadliest days, the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, have started. With school ending for summer break, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Watch UR BAC are reminding parents and all other drivers to teach and model good driving behavior as summer marks the “100 deadliest days” for teen drivers.

To help keep a thriving Texas economy moving, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is drafting a record-breaking 10-year transportation plan, and the public is invited to weigh in on potential projects in communities across the state.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 12-19. Assault On May 18, Officer Steven Haynie took information in the 500 block of E.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of May 12-18. Animal Complaint On May 12, Officer Hailee Vincent was dispatched to the 900 block of Eilers in reference to an animal complaint.

To the editor: Dear Virginia Appleman, You recently wrote a Letter to the Editor in which you identified yourself as a Democrat and asked “Why do you hate me?” I have not seen a reply to your plaintive query. And I certainly don’t have the answer.

To the editor: Whether elected or appointed, our leaders must respect our will and govern in our interest, not seize power, commit crimes, and rule over us. After deliberately delaying for more than six months, the MAGA Justices on our Supreme Court have not only invited Trump to get away with committing crimes but have chosen to interfere in our election on his behalf.