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Four CASA volunteers sworn in

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Four additional volunteers for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties were sworn in on Aug. 29 by Benton Eskew (center), county court at law judge in Bastrop County.

Vandever gives statement regarding budget for EMS

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Coinciding with recent budget discussions by the Fayette County Commissioners Court, Josh Vandever, the Fayette County EMS director, gives the following background information regarding his tenure and statement regarding the budget: “Mobile healthcare delivered with dignity, respect and compassion...

Parkerville Rd bridge to be replaced

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) was scheduled to begin work to replace a bridge on Parkerville Road between Cherry Road and FM 2237 in the Muldoon area on Tuesday, Sept. 19, according to information provided byAngela Hahn, Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator.

Busy schedule ahead for Great State Republicans

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Great State Republicans have a busy upcoming schedule, starting with their next general meeting on Monday, Sept. 25 at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Hallettsville at 7 p.m.

Checks presented – (from left) John Wied, attorney for Steve Hillhouse; Summer Hillhouse and Steve Hillhouse; County Judge Dan Mueller; Court Administrator Cassie Austin; Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel; Sheriff Keith Korenek, representing the Fayette County Sheriff's Department; Chief Frank Menefee, representing the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department; and Director Josh Vandever, representing the Fayette County EMS.

EMS, Sheriff's Dept., La Grange VFD each get $250,000 donation

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Three donations of $250,000 each – one to the Fayette County EMS, one to the Fayette County Sheriff's Department and one to the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department – were presented on Monday, Sept. 11 by a charitable trust, with Steve Hillhouse as its representative.

DAR recognizes flag display at Wicke home

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

The John Everett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, proudly recognizes for September the home of Steve and Patricia Wicke for theirAmerican flag display. The home is at 1785 Reese Lane in Columbus.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office.

Treats for county workers

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Treats for county workers – Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann brought in eight members of his work team to pick up a box of baked goods prepared for them by Senior Connections. He wanted them to hear the compliments and praise from the people for whom they work.

At last year’s document Shred Day, Fayette Electric Cooperative lineman Justin Whited assists an employee of Gruene Shredding.

FEC, Colorado Valley to host Shred Day on Oct. 13

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

In observance of October as National Cooperative Month, co-ops across the U.S. are celebrating the benefits and values that cooperatives bring to their members and communities.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

As of Sept. 15, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,251 for the year– 596 dogs and 655 cats in need. As of Sept. 15, the shelter had 141 animals in its care – 62 dogs and 79 cats.

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