Fort the Record

The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be Mr. Chris Russo, the founder and President of Texans for Strong Borders. Chris founded Strong Borders in 2022 after observing that while many special interest policy organizations exist across the conservative spectrum, no group was organized and actively pushing for Texas First border security and immigration policies at the state level. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.

Tammy Rush will present a program Thursday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Round Top Family Library of informative information and things you need to know as you sign up for Medicare. This is free and open to the public. Round Top Family Library is located at 1206 W. Mill Street in Round Top. For information, call (979) 249-2700.

Praise & Worship

Join Bethlehem AME Church located at 5218 FM 3233 in La Grange this Saturday, Sept. 20 at 1 p.m. for Praise and Worship. Bell Toll at 12:55 p.m. Featuring Pastor Leo Vaughns Jr. of Fort Worth, Bro. Dietrick Benson-Anointed Percussionist and various guests throughout the metroplex. Join for fellowship after the service in memory of Sis. Vivian Vaughns.

There’s more The Fayette County Tax Assessor Collector Office (DMV) will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 17 for a regional meeting and training and will resume normal business hours on Thursday, Sept. 18, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration is also availabe at the substations, Farmers Insurance, 501 Summit St., Schulenburg (979) 743-2120; Napa Store, 515 N. La Grange St., Flatonia (361) 865-3900; and Round Top Mercantile, 438 N. Washington St., Round Top (979) 249-3117.

Democratic Neighbors Luncheon

Join the Fayette County Democratic Party on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Hwy. 71, La Grange for their monthly luncheon. For further information, visit www.fayettetxdemocrats.org.

Buckner’s Creek WMA Seminar

Buckner’s Creek WMA Seminar Saturday, Sep. 20. Doors open at 10 a.m. at St. Peter & Paul Church Hall, Plum Church Rd. Plum. Special Invitation to Colorado River WMA Members. Registration, meeting, presentation, prizes and meal will follow. Please bring a salad or dessert.

Central Texas Food Truck

The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10-11 a.m. Drive through only.

Czech Heritage Society Fall Meeting The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society fall meeting will be held on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 2 p.m. at the TCHCC in La Grange. The guest speaker will be Retta Chandler explaining the history of the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Members are asked to bring a snack to share. Guests and potential new members are always welcome. Vítáme Vás!

Moulton Church Picnic

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church will host their annual Moulton Church Picnic on Sunday, Sept. 21 with Mass beginning at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. A fried chicken and stew dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. until sold out for $15 per plate. Dinein and drive-thru plates available to go. Meat to go will also be available. Ken Brothers will provide music from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. and Vic Rodriguez from 2-6 p.m. Other activities include a train ride, ball throw, fish pond, ring toss, cake walk, plant walk and country store. Hamburgers, sno cones, popcorn and more will be available. The auction begins at 1 p.m. and includes livestock, quilts, and hand-made items. A drawing for a grand prize $5,000 gift certificate will also be held. The Moulton Church Picnic is always the third Sunday of September.

Round Top Shelby Lodge Meeting The next meeting of the Round Top-Shelby Lodge will be Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Social time is at 6 p.m. with meeting following at 6:30. Meal to follow the meeting. Members bring sandwiches, cold cuts, salads or desserts, etc. to share. There will be no meeting in October due to the antique show. Items will be accepted for our upcoming Oct. 4 fundraising project. For questions, call (512) 736-9988.

Pagel Cemetery Association Meeting The Pagel Cemetery Association will have their annual meeting at the Pagel Cemetery in Willow Springs on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 10 a.m. If you need additional information, contact Rebecca Rabon at (713) 371-2319 or email RebeccaRabon@gmail.com.

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Marine Corps League Meeting

Marine Corps League Detachment 1028 will meet for their regular monthly meeting the fourth Tuesday of the month at the La Grange VFW Hall at 7 p.m. Contact Bobby Bedient at bobbymcl1028@ gmail.com for more information.

Grief Support Groups

The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Support group will be held monthly on the second Tuesday of every month from 10-11 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office, 1048 N. Jefferson, La Grange. Loss of a Spouse Support Group will be held monthly on the third Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office. Loss of a Child support group will be held monthly on the fourth Tuesday of every month from 1011:30 a.m. at the Hospice Brazos Valley office. All groups are open to anyone in the community, free of charge. Call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556 for more information.