Dennis E. Petras, a University of Texas student in Austin, was awarded a brand new 1973 Ford Pinto station wagon by Austin Minimax stores. He signed up for the ‘free registration, no obligation’ drawing at the Town Lake Minimax Store. The award highlighted a four-week promotion by the grocery chain in the capital city. Dennis was the son of Mrs. Millie Petras of Mullins Prairie.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Oct. 2-8. Grass Fires-8 Fire Alarms-2 Vehicle Fires-5 Structure Fires-2 Accidents-5 Rekindle-1 Gas Leak/Odor-3 Smoke Reports-3 Illegal Burns-3 Medical-3

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Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Washington County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Sept. 17 in Brenham. The Fayette County Maroon 4-H Junior team placed 1st overall. Team members consisted of Kaisley Janecka, Alexis Berckenhoff, Crockett Guenther, and Abraham McBride. Kaisley was high point individual, Alexis was 3rd, Crockett was 4th, and Abraham was 5th.

TxDOT is hosting an outreach event Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 to gather input for future accessibility improvements as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This event is part of a statewide initiative to promote awareness and gain feedback from the public on ADA issues related to the state highway system. TxDOT representatives will discuss the department’s ADA process. In conjunction with this meeting, TxDOT will also provide an overview of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TA Set-Aside) Program and the 2023 Call for projects. The TA Set-Aside program provides funding for non-motorized modes of transportation across the state, including bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Guadalupe County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Sept. 24.

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Mark your calendars for some family fun this October at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 S. Jefferson in La Grange. Join the library for Harry Potter Night with special guest, the Sam Houston State University Quidditch team on Thursday, Oct. 20 beginning at 4-6 p.m. Join them again for a Hocus Pocus Halloween, Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4-6 p.m. Stop by the library today and sign up for the Hocus Pocus pumpkin decorating contest. For more information on these programs, don’t hesitate to get in touch with the library at (979) 968-3765.