Andy Behlen

Contact Andy Behlen at andy@fayettecountyrecord.com.

Federal Hurricane Aid Here Totals $13 Million

Published by News Staff on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:48am

Federal Emergency Management Agency released figures on July 13 that say $13.79 million in Hurricane Harvey disaster aid has been distributed so far in Fayette County.

Underground Surprise Halts New EMS Station Construction

Published by News Staff on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:34am
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Construction at the new Fayette County EMS Headquarters ran into a snag recently.

One Dead After House Fire in Nechanitz Area

Published by News Staff on Thu, 07/26/2018 - 10:10am
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One person died in a house fire on Schuster Road in Nechanitz Wednesday afternoon, July 25.

Local Man Arrested for Deadly Conduct After Stray Bullets Strike House

Published by Record11 on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 4:56pm

A La Grange man's target practice resulted in a felony charge for deadly conduct after some stray bullets allegedly struck a neighbor's residence.

Load of Hay Catches Fire While Driving on US 77

Published by Record11 on Tue, 07/24/2018 - 4:30pm
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A 18-wheeler load of hay caught on fire while traveling on US 77 north of La Grange Tuesday afternoon.

Joint Operation Halts Massive Weed Farm Here

Published by News Staff on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 9:07am
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Despite heat and drought, part of Fayette County was very green until last Thursday, July 19.

Mayor Fires Back at Critics of Flood Recovery Team, City

Published by News Staff on Mon, 07/23/2018 - 9:06am
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La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe defended the City against accusations of improperly handling the proposed Hope Hill residential development for victims of last year’s flood.

Burn Ban In Effect

Published by Record11 on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 3:17pm
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Fayette County Commissioners held an emergency meeting on Friday afternoon, July 20, to implement a county-wide burn ban.

2,500 Marijuana Plants Seized Near Kirtley

Published by Record11 on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 10:14am
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The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, along with agents from four other law enforcement agencies, seized 2,500 marijuana plants found growing near Kirtley on Thursday, July 19. No arrests have been made.

Man Resists Arrest at Subway in La Grange

Published by Record11 on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 10:55am
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The early lunch crowd at Subway in La Grange witnessed what could have been a live episode of the TV show COPS on Tuesday, July 17.

Around 11:30 a.m. La Grange Police struggled to arrest a man who entered the business and “caused a scene,” according to Police Chief David Gilbreath. 

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