Workers from the construction firm Weaver and Jacobs of Cuero installed the steeple onto the church that’s being built adjacent to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange. A private donor from the Cuero area is funding the construction of the church. The church is a replica of another church in the town of Mniší, Czech Republic. Photo by Andy Behlen

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Are you ready for summer? Did you know summer brings the longest days, giving us more time to spend outdoors having fun? From vacations, biking, and hiking or just enjoying ice cream, watermelon, or popsicles, summer brings memories of younger days and family togetherness. As we look forward to making new memories, we can plan for a safe summer by reducing the risk of harmful effects of UV exposure says Sally Garrett, Fayette County Extension agent-Family & Community Health. July has been designated as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; whose goal is to spread the word on the harmful effects of UV rays on unprotected skin.

The Austin City Limits Music Festival, set to take place this October was canceled Wednesday because of ongoing concern over the spread of the coronavirus, festival organizers said in an email Wednesday.

A banner on FM 955 at Fayetteville City Limits.

Minor League Baseball announced Wednesday that the 2020 season will be cacelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This marks the first time since 1901 that minor league baseball will not be played in America.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that Officers responded to 91 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated during the week of June 20 through June 26.

The City Wide Garage Sale that was scheduled for Saturday, July 11, has been cancelled.

I’ve now been in my Mexican casita for a year, and since I have loads of time in isolation, I continually look around to see if I need to add, change, move, or replace something to enhance the décor.

Mountain bike racers from Texas and Louisiana were very enthusiastic this past Sunday, June 28, as the Bluff Creek Ranch in Warda held their Back to the Future Warda Time Trial. This is a USA Cycling Association sanctioned racing event. The event was limited to 150 bikers and sold out in just 3 days.