Invenergy, the largest private developer, owner, and operator of cleaner, affordable, and reliable energy solutions supported a teacher appreciation breakfast for Flatonia Independent School District (ISD) and presented the district with a donation of $1,250 to support teachers and students.

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The group of neighbors suing to stop a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Warda are appealing their lawsuit. On May 15, plaintiffs Jim Clements, Guadalupe Gutierrez, Cynthia Gutierrez, and Carolyn Lehmann filed a notice stating their wish to appeal their lawsuit against the McBroom family.

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This year Camp Shakespeare at Winedale is celebrating its milestone 25th summer season, and there’s some extra reasons for local folks to check out the plays. A whopping seven La Grange students have been chose to participate. They all gathered recently to celebrate and get ready for their seasons. Pictured, left to right are Carolina Lira, Delilah Citzler, Fallon Miller and Elliot Cone (who will all be in Session One, performing “The Comedy of Errors”), Robin Grace Soto, who is the Director of Camp Shakespeare at Winedale and Holden Mikulin, Maddox Wick and Deacon Wick (who will be in Session Two, performing “Much Ado about Nothing.”) Camp Shakespeare is a two-week University of Texas residential summer camp for young people, ages 11-16, dedicated to exploring Shakespeare through performance. Three public performances of each play will be: Session One: The Comedy of Errors – Friday, June 20, 3 p.m. Crystal Theatre, Gonzales; Saturday June 21 3 p.m. Performing Arts Center, La Grange; and Sunday June 22, 2 p.m. Winedale Barn, Winedale.

Have you ever planted something new from seed? How do you know what it looks like when it sprouts? Can you tell the difference between it and weeds? This isn’t normally a problem if you plant into a container with fresh potting soil. There won’t be many (or any) weeds.

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Crockett Guenther recently competed in the Buc Days Public Speaking Contest in Corpus Christi. Crockett was the Grand Champion Intermediate Agricultural Public Speaking Contest Winner. His topic was “Marketing Behind the Label.” Pictured is Crockett Guenther and two Buc Days Representatives.

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Six Fayette County elementary schools recently received an illustrated book – “Texas: Before the Lone Star” – that will provide a valuable tool for teachers, teaching what was going on in Texas from the 1600s through just before the Battle of the Alamo. The Fayette County Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution—Smith-Mc-Millan Chapter—made the donations as the school year is winding down at area schools.