On Tuesday, April 12, the St. Rose School Eighth grade class attended the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral in Victoria. The Mass is threefold in purpose: first, to bless the three oils used in sacramental celebrations; second, for priests of the diocese to renew their ordination promises; and third, for the baptized community to pray for the Bishop and priests and participate in the celebration of the Holy Mass. Students from all the schools in the diocese attended, along with several lay people from various parishes in the diocese. It was very impressive to see all the priests process in together and then at one point join Bishop Cahill on the altar. The Chrism Mass is always the Tuesday of Holy Week. Pictured (front, from left) are Bishop Brendan Cahill, Keeley Warnken, Clara Magliolo, Jamison Bennett, Dakota Wick, Myrannda Slaton, Mikayla Stang, Phoenix Richter-Trejo, (middle row) Landry Zapalac, Reagan Dusek, Cheyenne Henneke, Grace Schramek, Johnathan Guerrero, Rev. Isaac Maunger, (back) Pastor Scott Hill, Principal Rosanne Gallia, and Msgr. Tim Kosler.

The Lincoln and Continental Owner’s Club was in La Grange April 8-10 for their annual All Texas Regional Spring Meet and that Saturday. They set up their vehicles on the courthouse square for visitors to admire. Shown here are some of the beauties. Photos by LouAnn Adcox

The Blinn College District and the Columbus, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar ISD’s recently launched a new partnership designed to increase high school dual credit completion and establish seamless pathways toward postsecondary awards and industry credentials.

The Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department hosted its annual feast and fundraiser on Sunday, April 24 at the Ellinger Community Center. Almost a thousand plates were sold for the drive-thru meal.

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has recognized Julia Patterson for being inducted into Phi Kappa Phi during Spring 2022 at Texas A&M. Julia Patterson was the 2020 Valedictorian of Round Top-Carmine HS. Her parents are Randall and Linda Patterson of Round Top.

The Spring Thing Faith Lutheran High School is proud to present “The Spring Thing.” This will be a showcase of the students’ work in the fine arts department. Everyone is welcome to attend this event held on Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse Annual Rodeo was a great success. Every year proceeds go back to a family who has been affected by cancer from the Saturday night (Pink Night) gate proceeds. This year the FCSP donated $500 to Curtis, Ana, and Curtis Zwahr Jr. in memorial of the passing of Jessica, their wife and mother after her battle with cancer. FCSP will continue to pray for them as they work through the difficult times ahead of them. Pictured from left are Blythe Vitek (Director), Jen Tarnowski (Reporter), Curtis and Ana Zwahr, Deanna Toddy (President), Wes (Director), Brittany (Vice President), Ally and Dawson Canada and Niki Powell (Treasurer).

All sixth and seventh grade students are invited to participate in an essay contest celebrating Dads and Father-figures. Navidad Valley Cattle-Women will be accepting entries postmarked by May 1.

“Oceans of Possibilities” will be the theme of the Summer Reading Program at Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives in La Grange. The Summer Reading Program is open to all ages, from infants to adults.

Brenham Heritage Museum opens a new exhibit in its Bus Depot Gallery on Saturday, April 30. Entitled Scouting Washington County, this limited time exhibit takes a look at the history of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in our area. Visitors will see a variety of photographs and artifacts from multiple troops in the county.