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🌱 How a La Grange log cabin became Fayette County’s first courthouse

La Grange, Texas Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning to you La Grange! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a La Grange log cabin became Fayette County’s first courthouse

Also on today's calendar: NOTE: DATE CHANGE!! 12th Annual Preschool Picassos-Derby Style and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 70.
  • Friday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Life in Early Fayette County (fayettecountyrecord.com) — La Grange readers get a vivid look at how their town anchored early Fayette County, from the first court sessions in a log cabin to the arrival of the railroad and local newspapers. These 1880-era recollections highlight La Grange residents, early officials, and even the first local whisky barrel. It’s a rich snapshot of how the community and county took shape.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Giddings

  • Magnolia Oil & Gas : May Investor Presentation about Latest Presentation (may 2026 investor presentation) (marketscreener.com)
  • Trump administration 'fine-tuning' actions to ease US beef shortages, White House says (kentucky.com)
  • The Texas Bankers Foundation announces the 2026 50-Year Banker honorees (texasbankers.com)

Burton

  • Falls City's Cavalier among Blinn College PTA graduates (southtexasnews.com)
  • Burton ISD approves staff pay raises for 2026-27 school year (kdhnews.com)
  • Burton ISD to offer summer meal pickup program in June (kdhnews.com)

Ok La Grange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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