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The Round Top Family Library has several free programs during the month of August. Yoga in the library is on Mondays at 5 p.m. and 9 a.m. on Wednesdays. Chess Club meets on Wednesdays at 1 p.m.

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Starting Fresh in Flatonia

Flatonia football has been on a run most programs would envy. For the past eight seasons the Bulldogs have made it to at least the second round of the postseason, and last year they went 11-2.

The Record Hikes The Scottish Highlands

Targac Helps Team USA to Title

Brown Earns National Student-Athlete Academic Award

Eighty-seven Angelo State University student-athletes have earned 2022-23 Academic Achievement Awards from the NCAA Division II Athletic Directors Association (D2 ADA), including James Cason Brown of Schulenburg.

Kenmar Residents Shine at Bugle Boy Concert

On a Thursday afternoon in July, nine Kenmar residents took the stage at The Bugle Boy to perform for their family, friends, and caregivers. The concert was the culmination of creative musical workshops led by award winning singersongwriters Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines at the Kenmar Residential Services offices in La Grange. Participants sang their chosen and original songs to a cheering crowd…

Dry Conditions Increasing Hog/Human Encounters

M Muldoon has been seeing some hot temperatures recently. This combined with the lack of rain has caused the grass and trees to really dry out.

Community Ice Cream Social Aug. 16 at Zilss Hall

W The next Neighbors Night Out will be on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

The Children of William Rabb

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.

Wild West Casino Night and Show Fund Meal Both Coming Up Soon in Carmine

C The “Wild Wild West Casino Night” will be held on Saturday, Aug. 12, sponsored by the Carmine Chamber of Commerce.

1973: Facelift for La Grange’s Historic Muster Oak

City council formally approved rehabilitation treatment for the historic Muster Oak in downtown La Grange. A contract awarded to Columbus Tree and Lawn Service involved cleaning the large cavity at the base of the oak, as well as several other smaller cavities, sterilization, filling in the cavities to provide bases for new growth and cutting out decayed branches.

Local Kids Transport Audiences ‘Back to the 80s’ With Radical Play

More than 60 area kids combined for a three-night run of “Back to the 80s” last week, the annual Fayette County Community Theatre’s kids summer play. The show was directed by recent LHS grad Hayden Splawn with assistance from another LHS grad, Bryssa Rios and adult supervisor Melissa Weltner.

New Marine Corps League Officers

Co. Budget Crunch is Lingering

Fayette County Commissioners Court met last Thursday, Aug. 3, to continue work on next year’s County budget.

Schulenburg Festival Packs in the Crowds

Lots of folks had a good time at the Schulenburg Festival this past weekend, which took place Aug. 3-6.

Legendary Educator Demerson Celebrates 95th Birthday

Tejas Clinic Hosts Back 2 School Festival

The Tejas Clinic in La Grange hosted its 4th annual Back 2 School festival Saturday at their administration complex/ community garden between Travis and Colorado Streets in La Grange. Hundreds of backpacks filled with school supplies were given out to kids. There were also free snow cones, hot dogs, face painting and other kids activities. Several other local businesses also had booths to join in…