2021 marks the 57th year since the Community Action Network was established to help American families and communities overcome obstacles to poverty. Over 1,000 agencies across the country are working every day to create opportunities and transform the lives of their neighbors making communities stronger and helping families across the US thrive. This year, Combined Community Action (CCA), a proud member of the Community Action Network, will also commemorate 55 years of helping families throughout Fayette County.

Round Top-Carmine ISD has several summer camp opportunities for students. Band: incoming 7-12 graders; Cheer: incoming 1-6 graders; Junior and Senior Beta Club Service Days: incoming 8-12 graders in Beta Club; Open Gym: incoming 3-12 graders; Strength and Conditioning: incoming 7-12 graders; Volleyball: incoming 2-12 graders; Basketball Camp: 2-12 graders. Registration forms, times and more information can be found on the school’s website, rtcisd.net.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of April. Deputy Ben Wilson took a report of a stolen truck and trailer from property off of FM 609 near La Grange.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following activities his department responded to during the week of May 2-9. Suspicious Person/Vehicle On May 2, Mohr received a call of a suspicious person in a vehicle in the 100 block of Joy.

A police pursuit ended in a standoff that shut down both sides of Interstate 10 for about an hour on Monday morning, May 10. The chase began in Gonzales County. According to a report from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, deputies here assisted the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office with the pursuit. The fleeing vehicle, pictured above, left, was stolen from the San Antonio area and stalled in Fayette County to end the chase. A stand off ensued with a lone occupant of the vehicle for several minutes. The Austin/Fayette County Special Response Team was activated. Prior to the arrival of the team, Sgt. Randy Thumann, K-9 Kolt, and Sgt. Charles Jobb approached the vehicle and the driver was taken into custody with the assistance of Deputy Terry Guentert. The suspect was turned over to Gonzales County Authorities and all law enforcement cleared the scene. Numerous agencies including Schulenburg and Flatonia Police Departments, as well as the Texas Department of Public Safety assisted. Pictured above, right, is the line of traffic heading west out of Schulenburg.

Don’t forget to jump at the chance to see 20 fellow Fayette County residents skydive for a great cause at Fayette County Habitat for Humanity’s First Annual Skydiving Fundraiser. The event takes place May 22 starting at 9:30 a.m.

The Multi-County New Landowner Education program is a series of eight informational meetings, seminars, and field days designed to make new landowners in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, & Washington Counties aware of what types of agricultural enterprises are best for their property. Participants in the program will hear from experts in a variety of fields in agriculture about best management practices that can be implemented on their own property.

“In celebration of National Hospital Week, we thank our community for the privilege to serve our citizens and neighbors with compassionate, quality care, here, close to home,” said Mark Kimball, president and CEO of St. Mark’s Medical Center. “Every member of our staff is dedicated and honored to care for and protect the health of our community, especially during these difficult times.”

The City of La Grange Community Development is proud to announce that La Grange Brazilian Jiu Jitsu located at 240 W. Colorado St. is a recent recipient of a Sign Grant and a Security Enhancement Grant. Both grant programs are open to businesses within La Grange city limits. For more information, call (979) 968-3017 or email Kim Newton at knewton@cityoflg.com. Pictured above is Alex Henley, owner of Insight BJJ. Pictured below for the Security Enhancement Grant is, from left: Henley, La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath and Michael Maddux, Insight BJJ instructor and mural artist.

Sometimes all a girl really needs is her horse and that has never been truer than for Devin Young. Devin, the daughter of Tab and Amanda Young is a 14-yearold 8th grader at Smithville Junior High who recently competed in the 2021 Better Barrel Races World Finals with her horse that was raised in Fayette County, Tequila (otherwise known as Jettin To Docs Bar).