Art Connections Gallery welcomes two of Fayette County’s newest residents and artists as part of the featured show “The Fabulous Four” in October. Maggie and Mike Fuller have just moved from Galveston to their new home in La Grange. They bring with them a clay art studio and a wealth of talent. The public is invited to meet them at the opening reception on Saturday, October 10, from 4-7 p.m. during the Second Saturday Soiree.

It must be getting close to Christmas because Lukas Bakery will have their first batch of fruitcakes ready next week. Bakery owner Larry Faldyn (center) was putting the finishing touches on these holiday season specialties this week. He is pictured here with his staff, Melissa Baker (left) and Patricia Taylor. Lukas Bakery sells the cakes for $20 a pound. “That’s the price it’s been for the last two years and I decided not to go up this year,” Faldyn said. Faldyn cuts them into various sizes ranging from one pound to four pounds. Photo by Andy Behlen

Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a public education program that introduces participants to risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews appropriate supports. This course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to offer initial help in a mental health crisis and connect people to the appropriate professional, peer, social and self-help care. The program also teaches common risk factors and warning signs of specific illnesses like anxiety, depression, substance use, bipolar disorder, eating disorders and schizophrenia.

The Fayette County Republican Women (FCRW) will hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the La Grange City Hall Council Chambers 155 E. Colorado in La Grange. The social time starts at 6 p.m. and business meeting at 6:30 p.m.

The local Knights of Columbus will be having their monthly barbecue this Sunday, Oct. 11, at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church hall pits. Pickup will begin at 10:30 a.m. and chicken, sausage and ribs will be available. Advance orders are appreciated and may be made by calling (979) 249-6003. The CDA will have side dishes available.

The Banner-Press • A Brenham Police officer sustained minor injuries and a suspect was taken to a local hospital after an Oct. 7 earlymorning confrontation.

Craig Moreau, Fayette County Chief of Emergency Management and Homeland Security was the guest speaker during the Monday, Sept. 28 Lunch and Learn held at Navidad Valley Community Connections.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Sept. 27 through Oct.