In June, Arts for Rural Texas opened a Summer Showcase of artwork by artists from around the region. The current exhibit features paintings, sculptures, pottery and fiber art and showcases the inspiring, unique artwork made by south central Texas residents. The exhibit is on display in the Ross Gallery at Arts for Rural Texas located at 114 North Live Oak in Fayetteville.

When I started this column back in March, one of the first things I wrote about was the use of mulch and no-till gardening. These two things go hand in hand, and this is the time of year when they are most important.

Calling on all artists of all ages who would like to share creative ability. The theme for this summer contest: “What did you do in the last three months?” Use any medium. Show us your creative efforts.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of June 21-28.

Matthew Thomas Brown and Jessica L. Greenwood

The Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County (SLM) churches will not be holding regular worship services once again. However, there will be parking lot worship at Warrenton on July 5, 19 and Aug. 9. The services will begin at 9 a.m. (when it is a bit cooler). Worship services will still be aired at noon on KTIM-89.1 and recorded for viewing on Facebook or www.sharedlutheranministry.org.

Associates at Perdue Foods’ production facility in Schulenburg have achieved a significant safety milestone by completing more than one year without an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recordable incident. June 1, 2020 was the one-year mark for the injury-free milestone at the Schulenburg plant, which employs 75 associates who produce Perdue’s Spot Farms® and Full Moon® pet treat products.

Blinn College District students now have an innovative new way to receive answers to common admissions, advising and financial aid questions when they visit www.blinn.edu.

What is commonly known as the Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918 was actually an H1N1 virus of avian origin. It spread worldwide from 1918 through 1919. In the United States, it was first identified in World War I military personnel in the spring of 1918. Fayette County soldiers stationed in France such as African American James Poole, who delivered ammunition to the front lines, fell victim to the disease. He survived but was later discharged as physically unfit for duty.

In light of current events, there have been a few additional safety restrictions added to ensure the safety of everyone for Round Top’s annual Fourth of July Parade. The parade is being shortened and the usual parade route is being lengthened to allow for social distance spacing during the parade; an additional loop along Gretchen’s Way is being added at the end of the parade as it travels northward on Highway 237 leaving Round Top. You can view the updated parade route at roundtoprifle.com.