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Couple Wants to Bring Gin Distillery to Downtown LG

2 years ago By Andy Behlen

A couple who moved to La Grange about a year ago wants to open a gin distillery on the Square. But first they need permission from the City Council.

Couple Wants to Bring Gin Distillery to Downtown LG

New Quilt Exhibits Open

2 years ago By News Staff

Two new exhibits of quilts will be on display at the Texas Quilt Museum starting August 31, including this one, above, by a unknown artist from 1870! More on page C1 today.

LGISD Must Grab $2 Million From Savings to Meet Budget

2 years ago By Regina Keilers

Adopting a budget was a top priority at Monday night’s La Grange school board meeting, and the adoption of the tax rate followed. But this year, things were different.

Menefee Appointed Interim City Manager; Bell Says Goodbye

2 years ago By – Andy Behlen

At Monday’s La Grange City Council meeting, Council appointed Menefee as the interim city manager. Former City Manager Fred Bell resigned last week. Mayor Jan Dockery said Council will begin the search for a new city manager at their next meeting. Former La Grange City Manager Fred Bell provided a statement to the Record regarding his departure.

50 Years After It Was Fighting for Its Life, Muster Oak Thriving

2 years ago By Jeff Wick

When Jimmy Dwigans opened up his copy of The Fayette County Record on Aug. 8 he couldn’t help but smile.

Jimmy Dwigans stands next to the concrete trunk filler his father-in-law built 50 years ago to stabilize the Muster Oak. Photos by Jeff Wick

Citizens Criticize Spending Increase

2 years ago By Andy Behlen

Fayette County Commissioners Court held a public hearing on the 2024 budget on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30.

For the Record

2 years ago By News Staff

Registration for tumbling and gymnastics will be held Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 4:30-6 p.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center located at 653 E. Pearl in La Grange. Fees are $75 a month participant for one time per week per child; $100 a month participant 2 times per week (2 siblings $90 each per month, 3 siblings $80 each per month). Classes start Monday, Sept. 4. For more information, contact the Rec Center at (979) 9685600 or (979) 250-1819.