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Antiquers Poised to Descend On Fayette County Once Again

The population of northern Fayette County soared this week as vendors from across the world flocked to the Round Top and Warrenton areas for the Spring Antiques Show. Most venues officially open to the public Thursday. But a few early shoppers were strolling the fields Wednesday as vendors set up.

Victim in Ledbetter Homicide Identified

Lee County Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger identified the victim of the homicide that took place north of Ledbetter earlier this month. Carlos Ramone Greene, 36, was found shot to death at property in the 1100 block of County Road 123, located between Ledbetter and Dime Box.

Fayette Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of March 3-9: Medical - 5 Vehicle Fire - 1 Accidents - 7 Fire Alarms - 4 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Grass Fires - 4 Structure Fire - 1

Travel Trailer Burns

La Grange Volunteer Fire Department extinguished a small blaze on Trinity School Rd. Thursday afternoon, March 7.

Local Royalty Rides in Houston Parade

Fayette County Fair Royalty took on Rodeo Houston partnering with Fayette Co Go Texan and were riders in the Grand Entry Rodeo Parade for Fayette County day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Participating in the Houston event included (L to R): Queen 2nd Runner Up Andrea Ortiz, Jr Miss Annabella DelaRosa, Little Miss Reagan Arlund, Queen 1st Runner Up Camryn Alvarado, Little Mister Branson Moerbe and Queen Harper Henneke. Pageant Chairman Shannon Hemmitt, Pageant Committee Member Brenna Davis and families of the court were also in attendance for the day in the Bajou City. Members of the court considered the event a once in a lifetime opportunity. They spent the day on the grounds with their sashes and crowns on and meeting rodeo goers from across the state. If you or someone you know wants to join the fun as part of the Fayette County Fair Court, consider running as recruitment for Queen and Jr Miss contestants for our 2024 fair begins May 6.

Ancient Journal of La Grange Pioneer Discovered on EBAY

The Faison Preservation Society is excited to announce the discovery of a leatherbound 1867 pocket journal owned by N.W. Faison. The document contains notes about Faison’s business dealings, including personal loans and shopping lists. In the back of the book is a notation: If you find this, please return to N.W. Faison, La Grange, Texas.

Entrepreneurship Symposium in LG

The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce hosted an Entrepreneurship Symposium at Casino Hall on Thursday, March 7. The keynote speaker was Michelle Savage, above, founder and publisher of Sulit Press. Lots more on the event in Friday’s Record.

State Grant to Bump Up Rural Officer Pay

The Fayette County Commissioners Court met last Thursday and signed a grant agreement with the Texas Comptroller’s Office for the Rural Law Enforcement Salary Assistance Program. The Texas Legislature implemented this grant program with Senate Bill 22.

LG’s Largest Day Care Closing

The Remnant Academy (TRA) day care in La Grange announced that it will close at the end of May. TRA manager Leticia Fonville informed parents of the decision last Friday, March 8.