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National Flag Day honors the adoption of the stars and stripes as our national symbol by the Continental Congress 246 years ago on June 14, 1777. National Flag Day was the dream of Bernard J. Cigrand, a 19-year-old school teacher in Fredonia, Wis.

OP News The summer antique show is going on now through Sunday, June 11. Come to Round Top for great food, beverages, shopping, antiques, live music and more.

Attention young ladies entering grades 6-12 in a Fayette County school or home schooled in Fayette County for the 2023-24 school year, the Fayette County Fair Association is seeking ambitious, outgoing individuals who would like to vie for 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and Jr Miss to compete for academic scholarships, prizes and share memories of a lifetime. These young ladies will represent our county throughout the year at parades, community service activities, area fairs and rodeos and more. Here is a way to make a difference in your community. All categories will honor the first 10 completed applications in each category to compete.

News Vacation Bible School Shared Lutheran Ministry VBS will be held in Rutersville the week of July 24 from 8:30 a.m.- noon. Breakfast will be served starting at 7:30 a.m.

Discover The Shape of Things at Arts for Rural Texas when it opens the exhibition by Mary F. Fischer and Debbie Little Wilson on June 10, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Texas Dance Hall Preservation, Inc. (TDHP) is excited to announce its upcoming Swing Into Round Top swing dance on June 24. The event, featuring live music from the Texas Country Music Award’s 2022 “Western Swing Band of the Year,” The Broken Spokes, will be held at the Round Top Dance Hall and is expected to attract around 350 people from across the state.

In this monthly series, local realtor Andrea Schutter Riebeling does a Q & A with local business leaders about what inspires them. This month’s spotlight is on Julie and Andy Slater of Round Top’s Sugar Magnolia Farm & Design LLC which is planning a grand opening at some point in July.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School announced its end of year awards for 2022-2023: 5th Grade - Math: Cal Schiffli; Reading: Clare Besetzny and Cal Schiffli; Science: Cal Schiffli; English: Clare Besetzny; Religion: Brynlee Berger; Social Studies: Cal Schiffli; Computer: Bryson Ohnheiser and Abraham McBride; Band: Clare Besetzny and Cannon Lykke; Band Most Improved: Charlotte Schmidt.