On Saturday, Sept. 21, seven La Grange HS band members traveled to Taylor HS to audition for the ATSSB All-Region Jazz Band. Those students included (in the picture from left to right) Kevin Karstedt, Lauren Rusek, Jacob Estrada, Grayson Owens, Kharma Sneed, and not pictured, Travis Hill and Gerardo Gomez. Of the seven, two students earned spots in the band. Congratulations to Lauren Rusek, freshman trumpet player, and Grayson Owens, junior trombone player, on earning their place in this elite jazz band.

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Round Top Rifle Hall’s 13th Annual Oktobierfest is Saturday, Oct. 26. Gates open at 11 a.m., followed by the Ceremonial Keg Tapping at 12 p.m. Enjoy Bratwursts, Kassler-style pork chops, schnitzels, German potatoes, sauerkraut and sides. Music until 6 p.m. featuring the Round Top Brass Band, Auf Geht’s and Enzian Baum. Entry is free. Visit roundtoprifle. com for more information on these or any future events.

Faith Lutheran High School will have their annual Octoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 26. The “Battle of the Vines” and “Battle of the Brew” are back. Plan your brews now! There will be a traditional German meal of brats, kraut, green beans, noodles, bread and coffee cake served from 10:30 a.m.-noon, pick up for the meal is drive through only. Tickets are $15 each and are available from the church office or from any student or staff members at FLHS or call (979) 242-2889.

A flag pole was recently installed at Ellinger City Hall. Hahn Construction donated the pole and the installation service.