A Closer Look at RT-C ISD Tax Rate Ballot Proposition

In the upcoming election, Proposition A is in favor of “ratifying the ad valorem tax rate for maintenance and operations of $0.6969 per $100 tax assessed valuation in Round Top-Carmine Independent School District for the current year, a rate that will result in an increase of 2.8 percent in maintenance and operations tax revenue for the district for the current year as compared to the preceding year, which is an additional $178,366.”

If the vote passes, it will allow RTC to keep all funds raised in the school district. Last year, as part of the state’s recapture program, the district had to send nearly $2.5 million back to the state.

Immediate needs of the district include new air conditioning units at both the Elementary and High School campuses. The Elementary school campus’ septic system is also in need of attention. Additionally, funds could also be used for facility maintenance and teacher/staff compensation.

Round Top-Carmine ISD 

Monday, Oct. 14 is a student holiday. The RT-C Parents Club is hosting a Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 19. Kids costume parade and contest, free carnival activities, raffle, cake walk, gourmet hamburger plate with Eckermann beef, chili dogs and desserts. Red Ribbon Week is Oct. 25-31.

Round Top Antique Show 

The Fall Antiques and Design Show continues. The show runs through Sunday, Oct. 27 so there is plenty of time to get there.

Along with shopping, there are several additional events including evening Happy Hours at Glamp Inn, live music at Kemo Sabe, live music at Busted Oak Cellars, Luau raising money for Camp Hope on Oct. 18, Denverado’s 80s Night at Zapp Hall on Oct. 18, The Round Top Social & Rodeo Runway at The 303 on Oct. 18, Junk Gypsy Prom on Oct. 19, “Inner Outlaw by Laura Goodson” immersive art party at The 550 Market Oct. 19, Warrenton Wine Walk on Oct. 22, and the Zapp Hall Prom Oct. 24.

More information on these events can be found at roundtop. com or exploreroundtop. com.

Festival Hill 

The Round Top Film Festival will take place at Festival Hill Friday, Nov. 8 through Sunday, Nov. 10. The weekend will have several events around the area. Tickets can be purchased at festivalhill.org or roundtopfilmfest.org. 

Round Top Rifle Hall

Round Top Rifle Hall’s 13th Annual Oktobierfest is Saturday, Oct. 26. Gates open at 11 a.m., followed by the Ceremonial Keg Tapping at 12 p.m. Enjoy Bratwursts, Kassler-style pork chops, schnitzels, German potatoes, sauerkraut and sides. Music until 6 p.m. featuring the Round Top Brass Band, Auf Geht’s and Enzian Baum. Entry is free. Visit roundtoprifle. com for more information on these or any future events.

Round Top Family Library 

The Round Top Family Library has tons of events held throughout the week for all ages including sewing class, STEM classes, yoga, Preschool story time, Junior Master Gardener, Chess class, Taekwondo, dance and more. These classes are free but do require advance registration.

Visit ilovetoread.org for a complete list of all the library has to offer.

Church News 

Mass at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Warrenton are held the first Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the Altar. More information can be found at stjohnfayetteville.com/st-martin.

There will not be a service held at Bethlehem Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby on Sunday, Oct. 27. Rather the service will be held at Carby Chapel at Lutherhill beginning at 9:30 a.m.

That afternoon Bethlehem Lutheran Church’s annual church picnic will be held 4-7 p.m. back at the church.

Ruth Circle Bible Study at BLC was held Thursday, Oct. 3 with Joys Baird serving as hostess and bible study leader. The lesson covered receiving grace. Pastor John David Nedbalek opened with prayer and a short video featuring speaker, Jane Robinson, showing grace through her actions. Grace is a living thing! An unearned, unexpected gift of mercy, forgiveness, redemption, or blessing because of who God is and what God does. The next Bible study will be Nov. 7. All are welcome. Celebrations

Happy birthday wishes are extended to the following birthday celebrants: Gary Weishuhn on Oct. 14, Tanner Jacob-15, Ryker Goehring and Jennifer Marburger-16, and Haley Glueck-18.

Have news? 

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