On June 9, Fred Weber, a former resident of Fayette County, celebrated his 100th birthday with some 60 family and friends at the Round Top Rifle Association Hall. Fred was born on June 5, 1924 at the family homestead, a farm that straddled the Fayette/Austin county line.

Weimar High School graduate Delaney Turlington was awarded a $1,500 Hermann Sons Life scholarship. Delaney is the daughter of Amanda and Jeremy Turlington.

W South Lee County Volunteer Fire Department will hold their 43rd Annual BBQ and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Serbin Picnic Grounds.

As of July 26, the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter total intake for 2024 is 979: 416 dogs and 563 cats in need. As of July 26, the shelter has 145 animals in care: 72 dogs/73 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located at 275 W. Fairgrounds Rd. in La Grange, and located within the Czech Village of the La Grange Fairgrounds, experienced a once in a lifetime event on Saturday, July 13. Czech Republic President, Petr Pavel and his wife, Eva Pavlova along with their Presidential Brigade, Secret Service, DPS, Local Law Enforcement, the U.S. Czech Ambassador, his staff and representatives of the Czech Center Museum Houston were hosted by the Texas Czech Heritage Cultural Center (TCHCC) located at.

When the calendar turns to July, the whole town of Schulenburg starts gearing up for the annual Schulenburg Festival, also known as the “National Party of Texas”. This year’s event will be held from Thursday August 1st through Sunday August 4th. Most events will take place in downtown Wolters Park. Events include live music, rodeo, cook-offs, parade, kids’ inflatables, arts & crafts vendors, kiddie parade, tricycle races, softball, golf, basketball, fun run, cornhole, and more.

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E The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will have a Bingo event on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the chamber hall.

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 57th Annual Hay Show on Wednesday Aug. 28 and Thursday Aug.