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Demo Begins as Prause’s Meat Market Transitions to a Downtown Theatre

5 months ago By –jeff Wick

Last year the La Grange Economic Development Corporation bought the old Prause’s Meat Market and the rest of the Von Rosenberg building on the southwest corner of the Courthouse Square, with the intention of turning it into the future home of Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT).

Garrett Reavis, up top, lowers down a bucket of old brick paneling to Deacon Wick and Jude Lira Saturday. All are Fayette Community Theatre volunteers who showed up Saturday to help with initial demolition work at the old Prause’s Meat Market, which will be a new theatre. Photos by Chrystal Wick

City, School Elections are Next Wave of Races to Watch Here

5 months ago By Andy Behlen

This Week Marks First Time to File for These Campaigns City and school board elections take place on Saturday, May 2. The first day for candidates to file for a place on the ballot is this Wednesday, Jan.

Fayette County 3rd in State in Beef Cattle Population, but the Numbers Here Falling

5 months ago By Andy Behlen

Fayette County AgriLife Extension Agents gave their annual report to the Fayette County Commissioners Court last Thursday. Agriculture and Natural Sciences Agent Scott Willey reported that beef cattle production continues to be the primary agricultural industry in Fayette County.

A longhorn poses at sunset last week near Cozy Corner. Photo by Jeff Wick

For the Record

5 months ago By News Staff

The AMEN Food Pantry will be open regular hours on Mondays from 9 a.m. 12 p.m.

La Grange Police Report

5 months ago By David Gilbreath

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 16-23.

LGISD Announces Personnel Changes

5 months ago By Regina Keilers

New LGISD teacher and professional hires for the new year include: Jennifer Berger - part time 4th grade teacher, Brooke McNaney - transfer from part time elementary school counselor/part time 4th grade teacher to full time counselor.

Joe Bailey Family Marks 50th Anniversary of Ranch Ownership

5 months ago By Joan Ivy

Over the Christmas Holidays, the Joe Bailey family of East Parker Road celebrated the 50th anniversary of buying their ranch from the Rightmer family.

They hosted all 17 family members at their ranch to celebrate this momentous occasion. They have enjoyed being a part of this small community and have been active in the gatherings of the East Parker Road group.

Muldoon was blessed when the Bailey family came to reside in our little community. Out and About