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Beginner fiber artists gathered at the Texas Quilt Museum for a one-week Kids Needle Felting Camp that took place in collaboration with ARTS for Rural Texas. Five young ladies were guided by teacher, Keri Gariele, with help from Makenna Emmel; and together, they created fiber art projects, ranging from a felted quilt square to several original felted portraits and other creations. They enjoyed their own special exhibit on Friday, June 27.

Senior Connections, a vibrant gathering place for active seniors in Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia, invites all individuals aged 55 and up to join our free organization at any of our welcoming locations. This week, they are having a variety of engaging activities, delicious meals, and important community updates.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office needs to replace their body-worn and in-car cameras. It won’t be cheap, either.

Last week the Texas Film Corridor announced an official partnership with the City of Weimar. A press release issued July 10 stated the partnership “establishes a landmark initiative to redefine the future of film production in the state, marking a pivotal step in positioning Texas as the most dynamic and competitive filming destination in the United States.” The Texas Film Corridor describes itself as a “visionary initiative focused on advancing film production across Texas through innovation, infrastructure, and investment in local communities.

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Fayette Electric Cooperative invites all members to attend its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, at the KC Community Center, located at 190 South Brown Street in La Grange. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for registration, and the business meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Henry W. and Mrs. S. Anderson were awarded $1,460 per acre for 200.5 acres in a Fayette Power Project condemnation suit in the 155th District Court in La Grange. A three-man commission of H.J. Berry, Glenn J. Hattermann and L.A. Giese set the figure after hearing testimony in the case brought by the Lower Colorado River Authority. The $305,870 total was $10 more per acre than the LCRA appraiser had set on the tract. Anderson asked for $3,500 per acre based on an appraisal of $692,100 by Mrs. Annie Schatte.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of June 8-16. Assault On June 8, Officer Noah Geer was dispatched to the 2300 block of W.