Arts for Rural Texas proudly presents Emerging Artists, an annual youth art competition and exhibition that showcases the creativity and talent of rural Texas students. Held each year at the Ross Gallery in Fayetteville, the competition invites public, private, and homeschooled students in grades 6–12 to submit their original artwork for a chance to earn ribbons and a share of $5,000 in cash prizes.

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The Fayette County Country Music Club will host their monthly Opry on Monday, June 16 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in La Grange. The show starts at 7 p.m. and the doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Admission is $8 Entertainers this month are Byron Wren and Bailey Mathison, Victor Rodriguez, Waynd Brown and Cyndi Gurley.

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the amount of money available for community grants over the next fiscal year and plans to award two $100,000 grants to commemorate the grant program’s 30th anniversary.

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Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever said he and County Judge Dan Mueller met Tuesday with representatives of a health care organization interested in buying the St. Mark’s Medical Center property.

The La Grange Chess Club meets at the Randolph Recreation Center on Mondays from 5:15-6:15 p.m. The Schulenburg Chess Club meets at the Schulenburg Public Library each Wednesday from 4:455:45 p.m. Free participation is open to ages 5 years to adult. Free chess lessons are available. Text (979) 702-0302 for information.

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter’s (GJAS) annual Homeward Bound fundraiser was a hit. “Vanity Fur” held at Carmine Hall on May 17, and the community came together in support of the nonprofit and succeeded in raising much needed funds for the community animal shelter.

The first annual Fayette County Calf Scramble will take place during the Schulenburg Festival Rodeo on Aug. 1 and 2.