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Deputy Uses Fire Extinguishers To Save Man Swarmed by Bees

Fayette County Sheriff’s Deputy Joe Gonzales saved the life of a man who was attacked by a swarm of bees in Plum on June 1. John Pechacek, a 72-yearold retiree, got out of Dell Seton Medical Center in Austin last Wednesday after spending almost a week in the hospital following the bee attack.
Deputy Uses Fire Extinguishers To Save Man Swarmed by Bees

Pair of New Subdivisions Approved

Fayette County Commissioners approved two new real estate developments at their meeting on Thursday, June 8. Developer Derrick Harvey of Serene Homes LLC requested the division of four tracts totalling 10 acres out of a 54.6 acre parcel of property in the southwestern corner of the County.

Fort the Record

The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be in Fayetteville on Wednesday, June 14, not June 7 as previously stated. Distribution is 10 a.m.

From Idaho, Via The French Horn

This is the first in our series of articles profiling the young musicians from around the world who are descending on Round Top for the annual Festival Hill summer institute and concert series. If you are close to any student involved in marching or concert band, you’re all too familiar with the phrase “This one time at band camp…” Owen Menard, a french horn player participating in this year’s Festival Hill summer concert series, has plenty of stories to share that begin with that iconic phrase.
From Idaho, Via The French Horn

Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighters Association Reports the following calls for May 28 through June 3. Accidents - 3 Medical - 7 Grass Fires - 4 Structure Fires - 2 Vehicle Fire - 1 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1 Smoke Report - 1.

Shelter Update

Here are the latest stats from the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter: As of June 2, total intake is 696: 365 dogs and 331 cats in need. As of June 2, we have 128 animals in our care: 67 dogs/61 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

City of LG Seeks Proposals for Depositry Bank

The City of La Grange is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions for a Depository Bank to provide banking services to the City. Additional information is available at City Hall located at 155 E. Colorado, or by calling the office at 979968-5805. All bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “BANK SERVICES BID - ATTN: FINANCE DIRECTOR”, and delivered to the main lobby receptionist at the La Grange City Hall at 155 E. Colorado St., or mailed to the City of La Grange, Finance Director, 155 E. Colorado, La Grange, TX,78945. All bids must be received no later than 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 6, 2023. The City of La Grange reserves the right to reject any and all bids, or to choose that bid which it deems the most advantageous to the City. (62-2c)
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