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West Texas Singer Soars To Stardom

T EXAS History The Number 1 single on the pop-music chart for the week ending Jun. 11, 1961 was “Running Scared” by the West Texas balladeer Elvis Presley once called “the greatest singer in the world.” The year was 1936 and the place was Vernon just this side of the Red River.

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Abbott, Patrick Spar Over Tax Relief

C APITAL Highlights Gov. Greg Abbott late last week warned lawmakers to be prepared for several special sessions to pass a tax reform bill that he will accept, as well as a school voucher plan that failed to pass during the regular session.

Slaters’ Focus is Sustainability in Round Top

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.

Swing Into RT Dance Event to Benefit Local Communities & Historic Preservation Efforts

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.

Shape of Things Exhibit Opens at ARTS

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.

Fayetteville Advances to State Title Baseball Game

History does repeat itself. Two years after the Fayetteville baseball team knocked off Nazareth 4-0 in the state semifinals, the Lions did so again Wednesday – same score, same opponent, same round.

Locals Cheer Hunger to Rodeo Finals

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.

Apply for Fair Queen by June 16

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…

Nearly $1 Million Grant Going to Pay for Local Emergency Radios

Six local fire departments along with Fayette County EMS will get new radios thanks to a grant totalling nearly $950,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department led the effort to secure the grant funds.

Round Top Summer Antique Shows Wrap Up This Weekend

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.

KJZT, Judge Proclaim Flag Day Here

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.

LG Student Deacon Wick Wins First ‘Play’s The Thing’ Award to Camp Shakespeare

Fire Calls

The Fayette County Firefighters Association Reports the following calls for May 28 through June 3. Accidents - 3 Medical - 7 Grass Fires - 4 Structure Fires - 2 Vehicle Fire - 1 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1 Smoke Report - 1.

Shelter Update

Here are the latest stats from the Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter: As of June 2, total intake is 696: 365 dogs and 331 cats in need.

Fayette Community Foundation Administers $68,500 at Third Annual Scholarship Reception

The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) proudly hosted its third annual scholarship reception on Sunday, May 21 at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange. Celebrations!

City of LG Seeks Proposals for Depositry Bank

The City of La Grange is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions for a Depository Bank to provide banking services to the City. Additional information is available at City Hall located at 155 E. Colorado, or by calling the office at 979968-5805. All bids must be in a sealed envelope plainly marked “BANK SERVICES BID - ATTN: FINANCE DIRECTOR”, and delivered to the main lobby…

Fort the Record

A free sewing workshop class will be held on June 17 for ages 10 to 18 with instructor Cathy Gau. Class size is limited to ten. Students will learn to make a pillow case that they will take home. The library will provide pillowcase kits and sewing machines. A parent or guardian must be present with kids age 10-12. Call or email the Round Top Family Library at (979) 249-2700 or email info…

Wendish Heritage Scholarship Taking Applications

W TWHS Scholarship The Texas Wendish Heritage Society Scholarship Program is now taking scholarship applications. The Texas Wendish Heritage Society (TWHS) appreciates support given to the scholarship program.

How About Fidelity Month?

To the Editor: I was recently reminded June has been declared “Pride Month.” An article I recently read by a Princeton Professor suggests a better idea. The Princeton Professor “under no authority but his own” would declare June “Fidelity Month” because he believes instead of dedicating the month of June to a specific interest group, why not dedicate it to a moral virtue such as fidelity.

Movie Choice Not Appropriate for All

To the Editor: Let me first express my gratitude for all this community does for young families. There are many free and fun events throughout the year that we enjoy! Now as a Christian parent, I’d be remiss if I didn’t voice my concern over the movies being shown on the square.