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Master Gardener Kids Kamp Deadline Nears

The Bluebonnet Master Gardeners, in conjunction with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension team, is pleased to announce the 6th year of holding Kids’ Kamp in Austin, Colorado, Fayette, and Washington Counties. This kamp is designed to be educational but fun with the goal of igniting a passion in the youth of our area to the importance and enjoyment of gardening through unique experiences.

Fort the Record

St. Mark’s Monthly Free Power Hour will be held Wednesday, May 24 from 2-3 p.m. Topic will be “What is Balance, and How Do We Maintain Good Balance?” Plus, learn and share about dealing with difficulties with daily activities, balance, memory or conditions such as Parkinson’s, stroke or amputation. All are invited; refreshments will be served in the St. Mark’s dining room. Call (979) 242-2401 for more information.

Schulenburg Says Tiny Homes Are OK in Some Areas of Town

The City of Schulenburg amended its zoning ordinance to allow certain types of alternative housing known as “tiny homes” or “cottage homes.” These types of homes offer an affordable option at a time when local real estate prices are booming. The amendment renamed the previous R-5 Manufactured Home District to “Manufactured Home and Alternative Residential Housing.” “Tiny homes” will be limited to the R-5 district.

Tomato Festival is This Weekend

Mark your calendar for the 86th Annual Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Tomato Festival planned for Friday, May 26 – Sunday, May 28. The festival kicks-off Friday night with Chef’s Choice Competitions. Categories include Entrée, Dessert, Chips and Salsa, and Margaritas. Enjoy live music from 8:30 – 11:30 p.m. by Western Bling. For early risers, the fun continues Saturday morning at 7:30 a.m. with the 2nd Annual Tomato Trot 5K Fun Run/Walk. Cooking continues with Farmer’s Breakfast and Bloody Mary competitions.

Mackey to Be LHS Graduation Speaker

Stephen Mackey will be the keynote speaker Thursday for the La Grange High School graduation ceremony, beginning at 8 p.m. at Leopard Stadium.

Fayetteville Surges In May Sales Taxes

Last month, it was La Grange that got an unexpectedly high sales tax rebate from the state. For May, Fayetteville was the big winner.

Man Injured on One-Vehicle Accident

A man from Cedar Creek suffered injuries after a onevehicle crash on SH 71 on May 11. According to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, 43-year-old Ricardo Guerrero of Cedar Creek was driving a white 2014 Jeep Cherokee west on SH 71 near West Point. The report said the Jeep veered toward the center median, and the driver made a faulty evasive action to the right. The Jeep went into the ditch on the north side of the road and went airborne. The Jeep struck a tree with its front center. The Jeep then rolled, damaging the right side and the top. It came to rest on its top in the north ditch.

County Fire Chiefs Gather for Meeting

The Fire Chiefs of the 10 different departments in Fayette County met in La Grange on Tuesday, May 16th. The meeting was organized by Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn. Brossmann is also a member of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department.