The Texas Ramp Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum and are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender. For more information, or to request a ramp, visit: www.texasramps.org. To donate or to volunteer, contact Frank Smith.

Precinct Courthouse? Many, many years ago, Fayette County had eight justice of the peace precincts, as opposed to the four that exist today. Some of them had their own small courthouses where trials and other judicial proceedings took place.

Great question. Some people think that since the burn ban is not in effect, that it is safe to burn.

The Fayette County stray animal overpopulation crisis is a community problem that requires a community solution. Spay and neuter is the only solution.

Adams and Reese LLP is proud to announce Collin Weyand has been promoted to a partner at their firm. Established in 1951, Adams and Reese is a multidisciplinary law firm with nearly 300 attorneys and advisors in 18 offices across 17 markets throughout the southern United States and Washington, DC.

This February, Senior Connections invites active seniors from Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia to join in a week filled with engaging activities, delicious meals, and opportunities for learning. During the month of February we are focusing on matters of the heart. Bringing in doctors to talk about heart health.

Fayette County Community Theatre is performing a readers’ theatre collaboration with The Texas Quilt Museum in La Grange this weekend called “The Patchwork Quilt.” The dramatic reading centers on Mrs. Willis, a recent widow, and her daughter Anne and son-in-law Joe who are trying to coax from her dementia-riddled mind where she might have put the deed to her home and property.

The Fayetteville Community Center Group will incorporate a Time Capsule into Phase I of the Fayetteville Community Center & Performance Theater. Items for the Time Capsule, which will be opened in 50 years, are being accepted now from residents and family members of Fayette County.

President Trump has made lots of headlines in the past few weeks over his whirlwind of changes to the executive branch. This week, there’s been lots of talk about Trump’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as part of his “America First” agenda.

Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Kyle Hartmann of La Grange was recognized as a top-selling agent for his sales production in 2024. He earned membership in the Executive Club.