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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.

This yard display on Lower Line Street in La Grange captures both the spirit of the holiday season and the frustration of Cowboys fans. After Dallas’ 47-9 loss to Detroit Sunday is seems likely that Cowboys fans will be growing a lot older before the Cowboys win another Super Bowl.

Arts for Rural Texas is hosting its inaugural fashion show called Runway 159. This fun, Texas chic event will feature very wearable clothing and accessories designed or curated by local or regional designers and worn by local celebrities.

The inaugural Round Top Film Festival (RTFF) has unveiled its first programming announcement, featuring a series of screenings dedicated to honoring America’s veterans. Set for Sunday, November 10, this special veterans programming slate will take place just before Veterans Day in recognition of those who have served in the military. Sponsored by Cibolo Creek Ranch, the lineup includes the Texas premiere of Behind the Lines, short film The Promised Land, feature film MVP and the Academy Award-winning Apollo 13 – along with veteran-focused discussions, Q&A sessions and additional special events.

The Swiss Alp, Ammannsville, Dubina Farm Bureau Local will have a social potluck on Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Hall on Hwy. 77. Drake Rangel, the new Fayette County biologist, will be the guest speaker followed by a short business meeting. All are welcome to join for a fun evening.

The City of La Grange has designated Saturday, Oct. 19, as Residential Bulk Curbside Pick-Up Day for the hard to dispose of bulky items. Waste Management will pick up one free load of bulky items on this day. All items should be within three feet of the curb by Friday evening. Trucks will be starting at 6 a.m. on Saturday morning to pick up items for La Grange Utility Customers.

E The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce will host Bingo on Saturday, Oct. 26 and a Chicken Noodle Soup lunch on Sunday, Oct.