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St. Paul Lutheran in Serbin will be the site of the 5th Annual Chili Supper Cook Off and Auction on Sunday, March 1.

The Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution honored the school winners of the Good Citizens Award at the annual Presidents Day Tea at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15. The ceremony was held at the home of Jeanne Schilling in Fayetteville with parents and guests joining the members for this occasion. Regent, Carolyn Caflisch and Chaplain, Sherry Hebert led the Chapter in the DAR Ritual and after Pledges to the U. S. and Texas Flags, Sherry Hebert accompanied the singing of the National Anthem on the violin.

Community Bingo Night The Winchester Area Civic Association is having its second Community Bingo Night on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

UIL Region Solo & Ensemble took place on Saturday, February 21st at Smithville High School. In this type of event, students perform a piece of music either as a soloist with piano accompaniment, or with a small ensemble where each member has their own unique part to contribute.

On Feb. 16, the first quarterly social of KJZT Family Life, Society No. 31 St. Frances of Rome of La Grange was held at 4:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Heart Room at Sacred Heart Church. President Elizabeth Kallus led opening prayers that included prayers for deceased members Marie Morrey and Pauline Epps.

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

It was 190 years ago at Washington-on-the-Brazos when 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, birthing a new nation on the North American continent. That event on March 2, 1836, will be celebrated Feb.

The Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series, presented by Arts for Rural Texas, returns this March with live acoustic shows every Tuesday evening on the historic courthouse square in Fayetteville. “The lineup for this March is very exciting,” Mike Stroup, Fayetteville’s mayor, said.

Approximately 200 community members gathered on Saturday, Feb. 7, for the Happy Days Sock Hop, a free, family-friendly event made possible through the collaboration of 10 area nonprofits and local businesses. The event brought music, dancing, and meaningful connection to the community at Schulenburg Hall.