After 13 long years of school, there was one final test for the La Grange High School Class of 2026. A test of flexibility.

In Friday’s edition we had coverage of the fatal shooting of a man during a hostage standoff with officers. The Fayette County Sheriff’s office has since released more information about that incident and the lead-up to it. Here is that information:

At Thursday’s graduation ceremony Eleanor Carey was announced as La Grange High School Valedictorian of the Class of 2026. She is the daughter of Richard and Sarah Carey.

Round Top Shows Greatest Growth in County Five months into 2026, retail sales in America are well ahead of last year, but that’s not necessarily resulting in increased sales tax revenue for Texas cities. One of the biggest factors has been the price of gasoline.

The 100 Club of Houston honored Sgt. Randy Thuman of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office at their annual Heroes Banquet on Tuesday, May 19.

The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives is pleased to host Dr. Paul N. Spellman’s program on early Fayette County pioneer, Zadock Woods, and his family at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. This is a return visit for Dr. Spellman who is always a compelling speaker.

The City of Carmine is sponsoring a Dumpster Day on June 13-14. On Saturday, the hours are 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

The meeting of the KJZT St. Anne’s Society No. 10 was called to order at 1 p.m. on May 19 at St John’s Education Building. President Mary Jane Toddy opened the meeting with prayers for all living members and their families and led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 10 members present.

The 21st annual CCA Casino Nite organized by Combined Community Action and Meals on Wheels Rural Capital Area will be held in Winchester at St. Michael’s Hall located at 310 Frio St. on June 5. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and gaming begins at 7 p.m.

Claim your young aviator’s ticket to sky high fun and learning for the Stanzel Co-Pilot Academy this summer, a hands-on aviation program designed for children aged 5 and older. Hosted by the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum.