Flatonia Police Chief Lee Dick presented his activity report for the month of August to the Flatonia City Council on Tuesday. Dick reported that officers made 14 traffic stops and conducted two felony arrests last month.

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald Long-time Lavaca County resident, Doug Kubicek, has decided to toss his hat in the ring to run for County Judge. “I have considered running for a county office for some time,” Kubicek said.

The Karisch Clan participated in the Fayette County Fair Livestock Show on Sunday, Sept. 6. Rheagan had another good day in the ring, bringing home the Champion Intermediate Showmanship buckle. Not to be outdone, Rheagan’s father brought home the jackpot Adult Showmanship win. Additionally, the cattle did well. Diva brought home Reserve Champion American Heifer and Scarlett was Champion Exotic Heifer. Ree was a class winner and Isabella was second in class. Rilan also got to get some ring practice in by showing Isabella in Pee Wee Showmanship.

KJZT Family Life St. Anne Society No. 10 donated $1,000 to St. John Catholic Church. Due to many church fundraisers being canceled this year due to the COVID-19 crisis, KJZT Family Life is making donations to parishes across Texas to help with financial struggles, such as St. John’s. KJZT Family Life is a fraternal benefit society founded in 1894 by Czech Catholics. St Anne Society No. 10 began in 1902. Pictured from left is: Rose Rohde, president, Father Steve Sauser, MaryJane Toddy, secretary and Helen Wied, Vice President.

The Central Texas Food Truck will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Friday, Sept. 18, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation (ESWSC) issued a boil water notice Tuesday morning, Sept. 8. Carissa Karisch of ESWSC said the notice was related to the house explosion that occurred Tuesday morning in Ellinger.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Aug. 20 through Sept.

This is a recurring monthly column that focuses on community service written by La Grange community Lions. Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) has identified five global causes, which present significant challenges to humanity including childhood cancer.

Mary Kossa, daughter of Mike and Linda Kossa of Ammannsville, received her master degree in occupational therapy from UTMB Galveston in an online ceremony on Aug. 21. She was recognized with the Outstanding Graduate Award.

Anthony “Tony” and Tracye Jones of La Grange are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Alyssa Myriah Jones to Chandler Aaron Lacy. Alyssa is the granddaughter of the late Clarence Richter of Winchester, Betty Richter and husband Donald Noack of Winchester, Suann Jones of Round Rock and the late Milton “Ed” Jones and Halina Jones of Round Rock. Alyssa received her bachelor of arts in sociology specialized in criminal justice from Texas Lutheran University and is working on her master of business administration for criminal justice management through Lamar University. She is currently a community supervision officer for Waller County Community Supervision and Corrections Department. Chandler is the son of Ken and Denise Zimostrad of San Antonio and Charles IV and Jennifer Lacy of Lakeland, Fla. He is the grandson of Jack and Joanie Huber of San Antonio, Charles III and Ellen Lacy of Houston, Bud and Susie Ramsey of Abilene and the late Allen and Nancy Melancon of Louisiana; and great grandson of Patsy Lacy of Abilene. Chandler is a biomedical technician for EMSAR for the Houston region. The couple plans to wed on Oct. 3 in Winchester.