The Texas Transportation Commission awarded maintenance and improvement projects in Texas Department of Transportation’s Yoakum District for two projects in Fayette County at its June 29 meeting in Austin.

Shakespeare at Winedale’s 2023 Summer Class takes the stage this July with performances of Shakespeare’s “As You Like It,” “Hamlet” and “Cymbeline.” The season will open on Friday, July 21, and run through Sunday, August 13. Performances take place on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., with matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10. Patrons can purchase tickets through the Shakespeare at Winedale website, www.shakespeare-winedale. org or at the door.

C The Carmine 42 Domino Club met on Wednesday, July 5 at JW’s Steakhouse. After eating a delicious lunch, eight intriguing games of 42 were played.

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A fun time was had by everyone attending the monthly event at Zilss Hall this last week. Michele Weth and Liz Wallace decorated the hall with red, white, and blue. The potluck was attended by a record crowd and after dinner Music Bingo was played. The next Neighbors Night Out will be on Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Rhoda and Sherwood Gersch will host an ice cream social. The community is invited to come share ice cream, all the trimmings and wonderful fellowship with their neighbors.

The Stray Gathering Cowboy Church is hosting an exciting event on Sunday, July 30 beginning at 10 a.m. They are hosting the Christian Country Music duo of John and Lynn Anderson. The couple will be bringing their story of what God has done in the lives of this sweetheart couple along with some really great country music.

Like middle-aged children seeking their share of a family windfall, citizens from all four Fayette County precincts converged on commissioners court Friday seeking a four-way division of federal revenue sharing funds. After what turned out to be a real-life exercise in citizen participation in local government that entailed two hours of discussion, they got what they wanted. The commissioners’ unanimous decision addressed $280,000 out of the $318,000 from the 1972 and 1973 funds expected to be on hand at yearend. Existing obligations to be paid from the remaining funds included: $70,000 for ambulance service; $10,000 for the bookmobile; $6,000 for the mental health and mental retardation workshop; and other plans. Each precinct was to receive $70,000 and how it would be used was up to the citizens of each precinct, although approval would have to be sought.

Retirement from the Diaconate Celebration for Deacon John and Eileen McCourt in thanksgiving for the 17 years of serving Queen of the Holy Rosary and Sts. Peter & Paul Parishes, a celebration will be held on Saturday, July 29 at Hostyn. Mass is celebrated at 5 p.m. followed by a meal and dance at the Pavilion. Celebration is hosted by the Parishes and the McCourt family. RSVP for the meal to the parish office at (979) 247-4441 or hostynch@cvctx.com by Monday, July 24 at noon.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of June 18-24. Animal Complaint On June 18, Officer MD Krenek was dispatched to the 1300 block of Pierce in regard to loose livestock.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of June 2023. Deputy Cody Williams was dispatched to a vehicle that drove through a fence at a residence.