Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever testified at the State Capitol Monday in favor of House Bill 3000. If passed the legislation would provide rural EMS services with up to $500,000 to purchase new ambulances.

You are invited to come hear the Baylor Men’s Choir on their Spring Tour stop at Flatonia Baptist Church. The concert is Friday, April 4 at Flatonia Baptist Church, 225 E. 6th St., Flatonia at 7 p.m. They would love your support, and you’ll come away inspired by their musicianship and the way they represent Baylor University. There is no charge for admission.

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The Fayette County Fair has announced its full 2025 Main Stage Lineup. Friday, August 29 David Lee Garza y los Musicales 8-9:30 pm Erick y su Grupo Massore 10-11:45 pm Saturday, August 30 Hudson Westbrook 10-11:30 pm Sunday, August 31 Mark Wills 9-10:30 pm Season Passes go on sale July 1.

As of March 28, the total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter in 2025 is 338: 177 dogs and 161 cats in need. There are 86 animals in care: 59 dogs and 27 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to a rescue partner.

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) made a significant presence at the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Day at the Capitol. This annual event is a cornerstone for retired educators to engage directly with lawmakers and advocate for their retirement security. During the event, Senator Joan Huffman proposed a resolution to recognize March 24-28, as Texas Retired Teachers Week at the State Capitol. This recognition underscores the importance of retired educators and their lifelong contributions to public education.

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A lively and engaging week is planned at Senior Connections. It’s terrific to see such diverse activities catering to the interests and well-being of the seniors in Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia.

The topic for April’s “Resources for Successful Living Lunch and Learn” series will be “Medication Management.” This monthly event will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange. The guest speaker will be Travis Ulrich, PharmD, HEB Pharmacy. Get the most out of your medications by understanding their actions, potential side effects, and interactions with food and other medications including supplements. There is no cost, Pre-registration is not required. Registration will begin at 11:50 a.m.. Bring your friends and your lunch, drinks will be provided. For further information contact the Fayette Co. Extension Office at (979) 968-5831.

Vaccinations Urged For Those That Have Not Done So The outbreak of measles in the South Plains and Panhandle regions of Texas is garnering attention across the nation, with the CDC saying as of March 27, 2025, a total of 483 confirmed measles cases were reported by 20 jurisdictions - 400 were reported in Texas alone. Since late January, the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) has identified 400 cases with 41 patients hospitalized and one fatality.