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The Fayette County Record

Carruth Withdraws from LG City Manager Race

3 years ago By News Staff

Kevin Carruth of Rockport withdrew from consideration for the La Grange City Manager position, according to Interim City Manager Frank Menefee. Carruth was the City Council’s second pick for the job. One candidate remains from the four that the Council interviewed back in November: Fred Bell of Los Fresnos.

Chamber Recognizes Business Leaders of the Year

3 years ago By News Staff

Friday the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce held its 2023 banquet at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club. The night included the announcement of the annual awards for top local business leaders. Those winners along with chamber leadership are shown above.

Chamber Recognizes Business Leaders of the Year

Red Door Fund for Mental Health Launches Second Annual Campaign

3 years ago By News Staff
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health (RDF) starts second year of campaign to raise awareness and support for mental health in Fayette and Colorado Counties. The RDF, a fund of the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF), has started it’s 2023 campaign aimed at mental health awarenss, education and increasing access to mental health services and providers.

Animal Shelter Update

3 years ago By News Staff
As of Jan. 20, total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 78: 31 dogs and 47 cats in need. As of Jan. 20, the shelter has 82 animals in care: 59 dogs and 23 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society Holds ‘Thymely’ Talk

3 years ago By News Staff
January found the Pioneer Unit of the Herb Society of America meeting at the Brenham Presbyterian Church for a presentation by the Pioneer Unit Horticulture Study Group, led by Madeline Johnson, on the results of their year-long study of thyme. “A Thymely Talk” provided information about the growth of eight varieties of thyme during 2022, a challenging year for many plants.

Fayette Co. Fire Calls

3 years ago By News Staff
The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Jan. 15-21: Grass Fire - 1 Smoke Report - 4 Structure Fire - 1 Accidents - 6 Medical - 4 Traffic Control - 1 Carbon MonoxideAlarm - 1 Fire Alarms - 2 Gas Leak/Odor - 1
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