Media

FAYETTE COUNTY RECORD is the area’s largest paid-circulation newspaper (6,100 avg. per issue) and is delivered to subscribers by U.S. Mail each Tuesday and Friday. The Record has served Fayette County since 1922 ands been locally owned by the Barton family since 1976.
Jeff Wick, Editor Email
Becky Weise, Advertising Director Email
127 S. Washington St., La Grange, TX 78945
979-968-3155 Website

Music & Entertainment

THE BUGLE BOY is a live acoustic music venue known as “a listening room” that provides an intimate, distraction free experience to connect with artists performing on stage. They generally have performances every Friday and Saturday night. Tickets can be purchased online, as well as access to join the performance live-stream remotely. VIP membership levels are available that offer advance notice of upcoming shows and priority seating in the venue. THE BUGLE BOY is a live acoustic music venue known as “a listening room” that provides an intimate, distraction free experience to connect with artists performing on stage. They generally have performances every Friday and Saturday night. Tickets can be purchased online, as well as access to join the performance live-stream remotely. VIP membership levels are available that offer advance notice of upcoming shows and priority seating in the venue. They provide updates regularly on their facebook page, and donations can be made via their website.

Heather Allbright, Executive Director 1051 N. Jefferson St., La Grange, TX 78945
979-968-9944  Email Website

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FESTIVAL HILL INSTITUTE

Located in historic Round Top, Texas, the Institute was founded in 1971 by concert pianist James Dick. The reknown Summer Concert Series in includes master classes and concerts by the Texas Festival Orchestra made up of students from the Summer Festival with guest conductors. Other events and performances take place from August to May. Detailed information is available on their website.
248 Jaster Road, Round Top, TX 78954
979-249-3129  Email Website
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HOLMAN VALLEY STEAKHOUSE DANCEHALL

The Holman Valley Steakhouse Dancehall is located north of Weimar, Texas in historic Holman Valley, Texas. The current owners painstakingly renovated the 110 year-old Dancehall in the behind the Steakhouse and feature many great acts from the local area and beyond. They provide constant updates regarding events and specials on their facebook page and website.

Wendee Galleymoore 10204 FM 155, Holman Valley, TX (between La Grange and Weimar) (979) 263-4188 Email

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MIKE STROUP MUSIC

Mike is an acoustic guitarist and vocalist living in central Texas. He was born and raised in southern Ohio, and got to here as soon as he could. His music career spans 40+ years and he currently performs solo and in various group arrangements. He is active in western swing, bluegrass, americana and country genres. 

In addition to performing Mike offers sound reinforcement and stage booking / management services.
Mike Stroup
318 E. Bell, Fayetteville, TX 78940
713-598-6331  Email Website
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Songwriter Serenade is an annual songwriting competition held at St. John the Baptist parish hall and pavilion in St. John Texas, southwest of Schulenburg. The event occurs in early May each year. 15 semi-finalists are chosen by a panel of judges who have evaluated entries from over 150 songwriters. They will compete before a panel of experienced performaning songwriters in a live competition for over $10,000 in prizes. A ticketed concert featuring the judges of the competition will take place the evening after the contest at the same location, with the winner of the competition as the opening performance. Detailed information, schedules, a list of semi-finalists and links to purchase tickets online for both events can be found on their website and on social media.