The Red Door Fund for Mental Health proudly hosted its first annual event, raising $45,000 to support mental health initiatives across the community. Held to spotlight the important work of local mental health organizations, the event successfully gathered supporters, sponsors, and community leaders for an evening dedicated to improving mental health resources in Fayette and surrounding counties.

The Stanzel Family Foundation continues its commitment to fostering community well-being by providing support to the Colorado County Habitat for Humanity. The grant will specifically aid the organization’s critical home repair program in Weimar, addressing the urgent needs of individuals and families in the community.

The Stanzel Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in local communities by supporting Arts For Rural Texas (ARTS). This grant will specifically fund the organization’s afterschool art program for the Schulenburg and Weimar communities, providing valuable creative opportunities for local youth. By investing in arts education, the Foundation aims to foster an educated and healthy community that nurtures the well being and potential of every individual.

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Court Annunciation No. 1962 of La Grange and Plum members and some husbands attended the 60th Biennial National Convention held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside on Aug.

Get ready to add a dash of festive flair to your holiday season. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin and Fayette Counties are thrilled to host a delightful Preservation Class in November. Participants will discover the art of crafting an exquisite jam/marmalade. This handson workshop, set to take place on Nov.15 at 800 East Wendt Street, Bellville, will guide participants through every step of the preservation process, from selecting the perfect fruits to mastering the techniques for a jar of holiday cheer.

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The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) is hosting a Fall Open House with opportunities to learn to polka and waltz on Friday, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Public is invited to attend and celebrate the beginning of the fall season. The Open House is based around Czech culture with many activities and exhibits both days all within the Czech Village located in the La Grange Fairgrounds.

In 1922, Case’s constant improvement and upgrading lead the company to produce a 12-20 Crossmount, using the new cast-frame technology. (12-20 means 12 hp from the belt pulley, 20 hp from the drawbar) The tractor had the new one-piece cast frame that placed the engine, transmission, and rear axle in one rigid assembly. The engine was positioned across the frame with the thought of lining up all of the running gear with the rotation of the motor. It sold for $1,095 new and would start on gas, then when warm switch to a more economic fuel at the time like kerosene or distillate. Only 9,237 of the 12-20 tractors were made. Case continued to produce the cross-mount standard tractor lines until 1929. This Case 12-20 pictured will be on display at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Heritage Fest on October 19 along with the South Texas Wheel Spinners & Crank Twisters Club Show. It is exhibited by Jim Krause of Victoria. The tractor is on its final tour across Texas and will be returning to the original family farm in Minnesota at the end of the year. Catch it while you can.

Losing Hope That Her Missing Cat Would Return How do you measure hope? For Jeri Weltner, it was exactly 100 days, 2,400 hours, 144,000 minutes, and 8,640,000 seconds of never giving up. Weltner’s 12-year-old cat Buddy who she has had since he was a kitten after just showing up at her one day at her home had a vet visit for a routine checkup at Dr.