The first Saturday in December is the annual Lighted Christmas Parade in Round Top. Come out for the jolliest celebration of the year with Santa Claus, yummy food and drinks, shopping around town, and lots of merriment. Shopping begins at 10 a.m., activities on the square kick off at 3 p.m., and the parade begins at 6:45 p.m. If you would like to participate in the parade, you can enter for free before Nov. 20. Visit exploreroundtop.com for details.

The topic for November’s “Resources for Successful Living Lunch and Learn” series will be “Picking a Pet for Your Family.” This monthly event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 12:05-12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.

Due to the Government shut down, SNAP benefits will not be renewed for many people as of Nov. 1. Starting Nov. 6, AMEN Food Pantry will be open the first and third Thursday’s of the month from 4:30-6 p.m. to accommodate the working individuals who are unable to come on Mondays.

Mary Lee Mewis, who is believed to be the oldest resident ever in Fayette County, died peacefully in her home in La Grange on Friday Nov. 7 .

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Catching Up With the Former County Judge as Tuesday’s Important Holiday Approaches Americans will come together on Tuesday, Nov. 11 - Veterans Day - to honor the sacrifices made by members of our nation’s armed services.

Demolition of the historic public swimming pool at Krueschel Park began last week. The La Grange City Council voted back in June to demolish the old pool, which was built in the mid 1950s. The pool needed major repairs and upgrades that the city deemed too expensive. However, the City has also embarked on a parks master plan with discussion about a possible aquatic center. The city hired Joe Rogers Dozer Service to demolish the old pool facilities. They began work last Friday. Above, left to right, are John and Joe Rogers taking a break during Friday’s demo of the lifeguard building and lockerrooms of the pool. Below, left, is the still to be demolished and filled-in pool. Below right is a photo courtesy of John Rogers of the front of the pool before they started demo.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 20-yearold man on Friday for a brutal assault in Clear Lake Pines that happened the day before. The Sheriff’s Office reported that a homeowner in the 500 block of Deer Loop inside the Clear Lake Pines subdivision called 911 around 1:45 p.m.

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, Oct. 13, at the New Life Methodist Church in La Grange with eighteen members in attendance. Members enjoyed a special presentation from TRTA District 13 president Joe Ramirez.

CDA Court Annunciation No. 1962, La Grange members placed white ribbons and a WRAP banner around the large oak tree on the Fayette County Courthouse lawn to raise awareness to the dangers of pornography today.