Imagine it: You meet up in Austin with more than 150 other teens from across rural Texas and then fly to Washington, D.C., for a fun-filled week of adventure and inspiration that includes meeting congressional leaders, visiting national monuments and historic sites, touring Smithsonian Institution museums, going on a boat cruise on the Potomac River, and rallying with more than 1,900 fellow students for a day of exciting leadership speakers—all without having to spend a dime of your own money.

E Rheagan Karisch participated in the Stephen F. Austin State University Premium Sale and Show in Nacogdoches on Saturday, Nov.

W Holy Cross Ladies Aid held a Veteran’s Dinner and Program on Thursday, Nov. 10 to honor all of the congregations Vets.

The Record’s Jeff Wick and Andy Behlen continued their jaunt on the Fayette County Taco Trail this week. On Monday, they visited El Buen Sazón in Ellinger.

It’s that time of year when our garden is bursting with greens. Our collards, kale, bok choy and mustards just came into full production.

The Muldoon Museum is undergoing renovations. Things are happening. The foundation has been leveled to begin the whole process. The handicap ramp has been fixed up to the building and the insulation wrap has been put on. Things are progressing nicely and will be a great improvement when everything is finished.

Dec. 2, is the date selected for the Community Christmas party at the last WACA meeting. It will be held at Zilss Hall beginning at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Lots of activities are being planned for the evening with Santa arriving around 7 p.m. Please kick off the Holiday Season with your neighbors and attend this fun event.

A Blood Drive for the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center will be held this Sunday, Nov. 20 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine from 9:30 a.m.

DOPTABLE Pixie, left, and Dixie, right, are 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer mixes. Sadly, these sisters came to us after their owner passed away.

W Local Veteran, Tommy Swearingen, recently took a trip of a lifetime. Tommy left on Friday, Nov.