Here are some images from the shows, which were performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday before hundreds each day at the La Grange ISD Performing Arts Center. There was a prequel show each night called “Narnia Storybook” written by local student Jackson Elliott, followed by the more traditional play based on the classic novel by C.S.

The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives invites you to an evening focused on the cotton stories and history of Fayette and Washington Counties. Steph Jarvis, director of the Texas Cotton Gin Museum, will share the history of the Burton Farmers Gin and talk about their exciting project to map local cotton gins. Come be part of this important effort to preserve the cotton history that is woven into our community.

Fayette County Says No, the group opposed to a proposed wind turbine project in Fayette County, recently turned its attention to a proposed battery energy storage facility. Fayette County Commissioners Court will hold a public hearing on a possible tax abatement for the facility on August 22.

Fayette Electric Cooperative opened the doors of the Knights of Columbus Community Center in La Grange to a flood of its members at 5:30 p.m. on July 17, eagerly awaiting fellowship with their neighbors, news about their co-op and the chance to win some fun prizes at the co-op’s 87th annual meeting.

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Fayette County Commissioners held an hour-long workshop to hash over next year’s budget. According to the most recent projections from County Auditor City Havelka, the County will generate $23.283 million in revenue next year.

The Texas FFA Association has officially announced the election of its new state officers for the 2024-2025 school year, including recent Fayetteville graduate Cash Smith. These twelve students, who recently graduated high school in May, will represent Texas FFA for the coming school year.

The Simmons, Lemons, and Adams Annual Family Reunion will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10 am – 7 pm at Blase’s Hall (361/7982978) in Hallettsville, Texas. Blase’s is located nine miles east of Shiner and approximate 3 1/2 miles west of Hallettsville. Any descendants of the Simmons, Lemons or Adams that reside in Lavaca, Victoria, Harris, Travis, Bexar, Fayette, Dallas, Wharton, Caldwell, and any other surrounding Texas counties are encouraged to attend. Please bring desserts, vegetables, raffle gifts, Yourself, and others. Scholarship winners are announced during this time. The theme for 2024 is “God’s Grace is Sufficient!” - 2 Corinthians12: 9.” The contest is “Returning to the 1960’s or 1970’s.” There are four age groups and cash prizes awarded in each age group. Each winner must be a descendant of either Simmons, Lemons, or Adams. For questions and/ or additional information, contact Margie (Nell) Simmons at (512) 565-1218 or at bertmason58@gmail.com.