M The Stray Gathering Cowboy Church held their Clay and Turkey Shoot recently on a warm Saturday afternoon. Winning both the Clay and the Turkey shoot buckles was Muldoon’s own Steven Mc-Farlin.

W Neighbors Night Out will be held on Sunday, Oct. 20 at 4 p.m.

Do you ever grow more produce than you can eat? Sometimes I do. We end up giving it away to friends and family Some gardeners grow enough to sell at the Farmers Market.

Marie W. Watts is pleased to announce that her book, “Tough Trail Home,” starring Fayette County, has won four awards.

La Fayette Masonic Lodge #34 in La Grange recently presented the Mirabeau B. Lamar Medal, to Mr. William Wagner. The Award is given to outstanding teachers or education administrators that have excelled in their field, and made a significant impression upon their students and coworkers. The award is named after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas, who is referred to as the “Father of Texas Public Education.” During his term as President, he was instrumental in setting aside land for the development of public schools, including land for the development of two universities, namely the University of Texas and Texas A&M University. Mr. Wagner served as a teacher in La Grange schools, and the principal of La Grange High School, before becoming the Superintendent of the district. He distinguished himself in these endeavors and is respected an revered by many former students. Pictured (left to right) are R.W. Lonie S. Mercer, District Deputy Grand Master; Brother Jackie Skelton, retired La Grange Chief of Police; Mr. William Wagner with his award; Bro. Jeff L. Messer, Lodge Officer; and Bro. Scott Noles, Master of the Lodge.

News The Classics for Kids Car & Truck Show will be Saturday, Sept. 28.

F The Fayetteville 4-H and FFA Show Fund will host a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament this Saturday night at Heh Remember When in Fayetteville. Sign up is from 6-7 p.m.

Martin Cherry Jr. lead the Singing Men of South Texas in a wonderful concert on Thursday, Sept. 12 at the Flatonia Baptist Church. Martin has been working hard, driving some long miles meeting up with these talented men from all over the South Texas region to meld these voices into a harmonious chorus. If you missed this concert, you missed some wonderful harmonizing and blending of voices in a great evening of song.

W The BBQ Cookoff is scheduled for Oct. 11-12 in Winchester.

C The mandatory water restrictions have been lifted for the City of Carmine. The water well that went down is repaired and back in service.