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Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrated Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 26 - Feb. 2. During those days students and staff not only celebrated the great gift of Catholic education, but also shared their appreciation for staff, students, their families, parish family, and all those who support Sacred Heart Catholic School. They even spread the love by making homemade cards for law enforcement, EMS, VFD, and area nursing homes. And of course, celebrating with families for the parent luncheon and donut breakfast is always a big hit. Check out these photos of just a few of the ways Sacred Heart celebrated this special week.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Dairy Judging Contest on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Green Team placed 7th overall. Team members consisted of Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride, Catelyn Bosl, and Zoey Krenek. The Fayette County 4-H Junior White Team placed 10th overall. Team members consisted of Gage Smrkovsky, Brooks Dittert, Wyatt Smrkovsky, and Janie Jarvis.

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society gathered Sunday, Feb. 15, at Hanslik Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) for its annual Soup Social and February meeting. Attendees enjoyed a variety of homemade soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Food Challenge Contest on Thursday, Feb. 12.

Cordale Knapik of La Grange has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List for the 2025 Fall Semester. Knapik joins a distinguished group of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade-point average of 3.75-3.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation.

America is celebrating 250 years as a country in 2026, and many exciting events are planned to mark this anniversary across our nation, and in Fayette County. Recently, a play commissioned by the Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the Revolution entitled “Rhapsody of Freedom,” was performed for students in grades 7-12 at LGISD and the public during three performances that took place on Feb.

The Holy Smokers of St. James Saturday cook benefitted The Turtle Wing Foundation.

The American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and Ladies Auxiliary participated in the Round Top-Carmine Education Foundation ‘Small Town, Big Hearts Fundraiser’ held on Feb.7. During the event the post presented a check to the foundation in the amount of $1,000, In addition to the post’s financial contributions four members of the legion gave individual donations to the foundation.

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