This Sunday at 10:30 a.m. the First Baptist Church will hold their first service at their new location, 5000 SH 71 West, just across the highway from McCourt and Sons Equipment and next door to Advance Hydrocarbon. On the location sits a Discipleship Building and a pavilion. The pavilion is their temporary meeting space until their new Worship Center can be built in the next nine months.

Interest in Round Top as a destination is greatly spurred by its nationally known reputation as a center for antiques during the annual spring, winter and fall shows. So much so, that when those shows are not operating, visitors are often heard asking “where are the antiques?” - as few are to be found when show venues close.

Merchants along SH 237 from Warrenton to Carmine, hungry for customers after the cancellation of the spring market, have organized a four-day “pop-up” show at their regular venues. The event is meant to generate business where very little has occurred since the pandemic “stay home” edict was issued three months ago. The roadside attractions opened Thursday and will run through Sunday.

Our buddy Eric Batchelder in Swiss Alp had one stored in a shed, locked away so his buffalo couldn’t get to it. Marsha Pyle had two in her closet. Mike Koeth, a civic-minded computer repair guy in Weimar, had a garage full of dusty Dells and orphaned HPs guarded by swarms of mud daubers.

The City of La Grange plans to open the pool on Saturday, June 6 with COVID-19 protocols in place. On opening weekend, the pool will be in operation from 3-7 p.m. both days. The city will limit pool capacity for the first few weeks. Beginning on June 10, the pool will be open from 9 a.m. - noon and then from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday - Saturday and 3-7 p.m. on Sunday.

A rumor went around the County on Wednesday that there was going to be a protest against police violence in Fayetteville that night. The rumor is false.

As part of its COVID-19 response, ExxonMobil’s refinery in Baton Rouge is producing hospital-grade hand sanitizer that they are donating to first responders, hospitals and communities across Texas.

At about 4:30 a.m. Monday, June 1, the Ellinger VFD was dispatched to a vehicle roll over in the eastbound lane of State Hwy. 71 between FM 955 and Krenek Road. Upon arrival at the scene the fireman found an 18-wheeler on its side. It was had been loaded with sand and overturned as it swerved to miss a whitetail deer. After authorities investigated the accident the VFD worked to clear the roadway of sand and other debris. There were no injuries.

With all the scary things happening in the world, our children often act out daily life in pretend play. After something scary happens, you may notice him or her reenacting it with their toys. This is normal and it helps him cope with fears and emotions.

La Grange Main Street is changing with the times and taking a different spin on Movie Nights on the Square. They have updated their plans to the Fayette County Fairgrounds for a Drive-In movie experience. Yes, you read that right. Drive-In movies in Fayette County are here. There is a $5 fee per car and reservations are required as there are only 100 spots available. The movie Friday, June 5 is Moana.