Stephen Kelly of Muldoon found a surprise when he checked on his dogs last Thursday. They’d been stung by a porcupine.

Father Time, why your hurry? Where have you to go That causes such a scurry? Proper Son, “The answer is, I must continue Or this goal of mine I’ll miss.” Father Time, you look so old, Should you not slow down? The world is here to behold. Proper Son, “My eyes are wide, I observe the world But it does not change my sight.” Father Time, what gives you strength? What keeps you going? Your journey is such short length.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, from noon to 1 p.m., descendants of Freedman Peyton Faison are invited to a private viewing of the new African American Exhibit at the Nathaniel W. Faison House. The grand opening will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.

The Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) in South Central Texas and BRIDGE (Building Resilience, Inclusion, Diversity and Growth thru Education) have a shared goal of seeing the rural communities they serve thrive.

Elizabeth Kipp celebrated her 90th birthday with family on Saturday, Dec. 14.

On Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, the following streets/lane closures will begin at 7 a.m.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 22-28: Medical - 3 Traffic Control - 1 Accidents - 3 Fire Alarms - 2 Vehicle Fire - 1 Mutual Aid/Grass Fire - 1 Illegal Burning - 1 Structure Fire - 1

After a joyous holiday season filled with family and friends, Senior Connections is thrilled to announce the resumption of its regular schedule, providing active seniors from Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia with a variety of engaging activities, camaraderie, delicious meals, and enriching programs.

DOPTABLE Sweet Willow was found in a forest in Flatonia, Texas. Animal Control was called to trap her.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has notified the Ellinger Sewer and WSC, TX0750014, public water system that the drinking water being supplied to customers had exceeded the Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) for arsenic. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) has established the MCL for arsenic to be 0.010 milligrams per liter (mg/L) based on the running annual average (RAA), and has determined that it is a health concern at levels above the MCL.