The Fayette County Record

Former Fayette Co. Deputy Durrenberger Sworn in as the New Lee County Sheriff

3 years ago By News Staff
The Lee County Commissioners Court appointed Garrett Durrenberger as the interim sheriff of Lee County following a five-hour executive session on Monday, July 10. Former Lee County Sheriff Casey Goetz resigned his position on June 29. Goetz first took office in 2020. Durrenberger faced Goetz in the Republican primary election that year but lost in a runoff.

Fayette Fire Calls

3 years ago By News Staff
The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of July 2-8: Fire Alarms-3 Accidents-8 Grass Fires-4 Medical-5 Structure Fire-1 Train Derailment-1.

Shelter Has 118 Animals In Care

3 years ago By News Staff
As of July 7, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 898: 432 dogs and 466 cats in need. As of July 7, the shelter has 118 animals in care: 53 dogs and 65 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

LG Walmart Donates to ACCSS

3 years ago By News Staff
Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) was very grateful to receive $2,000 from the Wal-Mart Community Grant program thanks to the employees at the La Grange store. These funds were deposited into the ACCSS Designated Fund at Fayette Community Foundation for the ACCSS Scholarship Fund.
LG Walmart Donates to ACCSS

Tales of Texas Heroes: Post-Vietnam Conflicts

3 years ago By Charles Murray
A major event happened on January 27, 1973: Defense Secretary Melvin R. Laird announced the end of the military draft. This change resulted in both good and bad consequences. On the good side, individuals who do not want to serve are not forced to give up two years of their lives. This is not just beneficial to the individuals. I served in 1970-1972, and I can assure you that the Army would have been better off without some of the people who were drafted with me.
Tales of Texas Heroes: Post-Vietnam Conflicts

For the Record

3 years ago By News Staff
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Local Kids Get a Look at the Farm Life as Reading Program Welcomes Armadillos, Donkeys and More

3 years ago By News Staff

The Texas Farm Bureau brought a mobile learning barn (above) to La Grange this past Wednesday, July 12. Several members of the Bureau brought various livestock, including a pig, goat, armadillos and donkeys to the Fayette Public Library and presented information about each one for families involved in the summer reading program. A presentation discussing cotton production was given as well. Children had the opportunity to pet several of the livestock at the event (presentor Ralph Fisher shows off an armadillo, right). Kids even got to take home their very own piece of farm-grown cotton.

Local Kids Get a Look at the Farm Life as Reading Program Welcomes Armadillos, Donkeys and More

For the Record

3 years ago By News Staff
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce will host Wine-O Bingo on Saturday, July 15 at Svetlik Farm, 2616 FM 2672 in Schulenburg. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $25 and a reserved table for 8 is $175. Only 250 tickets will be sold. Enjoy 20 games (or more), plus a black-out (big prize for this one). Prizes include wine, liquor, unique beers and lots of door prizes. BYOB, coolers and snacks are welcome. Join the table decorating contest. Decorating begins at 4:30 p.m. You must be 21 years of age or older to play. Tickets are available by calling the chamber office at (979) 7434514.
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