The Fayette County Record

Burn Ban Lifted, For Now

5 months ago By News Staff

The Fayette County Commissioner met this Friday morning, March 13, and decided against putting a burn ban in place for now. The County had been under a burn ban since last summer, but it expired on Sunday, March 8. The Commissioners met at 11:30 a.m. today to discuss and consider the ban.

The vote was 4-1 with Pct. 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff casting the dissenting vote. Berckenhoff said several of his constituents thought it was still too dry and windy, and they urged the County to put the burn ban back in place. 

Fayette County's burn ban lifted for now.

FOR THE RECORD

5 months ago By News Staff
Plant Society The Live Oak Chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas is scheduled to meet Saturday, March 14 at 9 a.m. at the B-Haus in Schulenburg. For questions, contact Morgan Bubela at (979) 505-2966. All are welcome.

Burn Ban Expires

5 months ago By Andy Behlen
County Leaders to Examine Issue at Friday Meeting The Fayette County Commissioners Court called a special meeting for this Friday, March 13, to possibly take action on the burn ban. The Commissioners Court implemented a 90-day ban on outdoor burning last summer and extended it for another 90 days on Dec.

Super-Sized Giving: Couple Donates Home to Charity

5 months ago By News Staff
A recent real estate transaction at 209 E. Fannin Street has brought significant support to the Greater Fayette Community Foundation and Fayette County Habitat for Humanity, showcasing the impact of creative philanthropy in our community.
Top (Left to Right): Kenny Couch (Habitat for Humanity), Mark Rothbauer (new homeowner), Susannah Mikulin (Greater Fayette Community Foundation); Bottom (Left to Right): Michael and Lisa Corker (Broker/Owners, Hart Land Real Estate), Jennifer Rothbauer (new homeowner), Paula Collins (Buyers’ Agent, Hart Land Real Estate), Ashleigh Parks (Greater Fayette Community Foundation).

Drainage Relief on the Way in La Grange

5 months ago By Andy Behlen
The La Grange City Council awarded a bid for a portion of a major drainage project the City hopes to complete in the next two years. The City received a $3.6 million community development block grant to pay for the drainage upgrades, which must be completed by the end of next year.

Noted Lafayette Expert To Speak in LG Next Week

5 months ago By County/city’s Names Tied To Revolutionary Hero
The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives has invited Alan R. Hoffman, a noted expert and speaker on the Marquis de Lafayette, to return to La Grange for an America 250 event. Hoffman’s program, “Lafayette in the American Revolution and his Evolution as an Antislavery Advocate,” will be given in the meeting room of the Fayette Public Library on Thursday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m.
Noted Lafayette Expert To Speak in LG Next Week

Flatonia ISD to Host ‘Yammy Wammy 3’ Student Art Showcase

5 months ago By News Staff
Flatonia ISD is thrilled to announce the return of its annual district-wide art showcase, “Yammy Wammy 3,” hosted at the Southern Produce Gallery. This third annual collaboration with renowned sculptor and furniture designer Harry Siter celebrates the creative achievements of over 400 local students.
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