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Three citizens spoke at last Thursday’s Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting against the proposed Christmas market and resort development near Carmine. California developer Dirk Winter presented plans for the 150-acre resort to Commissioners on Feb.

Texas’ newest town now has a city hall. Ellinger residents voted to incorporate into a city in Nov.

Fayette County Commissioners extended the burn ban once again at their meeting last Thursday, March 24. It was the second time in as many weeks that they declined an opportunity to lift the ban on outdoor burning. After some discussion about recent rainfall, Commissioners decided to extend the ban over concerns about strong winds.

Lance Herrington, owner of the Timeless Texas Classics auto dealership on SH 71 east of La Grange, brought two sacks of garbage to the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday. Inside the bags were labels and marketing materials for Yellawood treated lumber destined for sale at Home Depot stores.

The Fayette County Junior Livestock Show was held Friday and Saturday at the fairgrounds in La Grange. Here’s the Grand and Reserve winners that were auctioned off Saturday (photos of the winners will be published in an upcoming edition):