Ann Baker of Round Top, has received the following degree from The University of Alabama: Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Information Sciences. UA awarded 5,907 degrees during its spring commencement ceremonies on May 6-8.

This Independence Day, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHT-SA), and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) want to remind drivers that Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate National Dump the Pump Day 2022 by offering Free Rides on all CARTS services Friday, June 17. National Dump the Pump Day encourages commuters to forego their cars by using public transportation.

Nathan Wilson, a senior at St. John’s School in Houston, was named to the All-Conference team for the Southwest Preparatory Conference, which includes 18 private schools in Texas and Oklahoma that are recognized for their academic excellence.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of June 5-11: Grass Fires - 6 Fire Alarm - 1 Structure Fires - 3 Accidents - 3 Medical - 5 Burn Ban Violation - 1.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of May. Detective Marc Bennett investigated two cases of sexual assault of a child and obtained charges in reference to one of the cases and the other is still under investigation.

The Hostyn KJT Society No. 3, Saints Cyril, Methodius, and George met Sunday, May 22, in the Church Narthex after the 8 a.m. mass. The members enjoyed donuts, which were provided by President Shannon Fietsam. Cookies and coffee were also available to the members.

The employees of Colorado Valley Communications (CVC) presented a $750 donation to Hospice Brazos Valley. The money comes from charity contribution from the employees. Pictured (from left) are CVC customers relations assistant Daniela Zavala, Hospice Brazos Valley CEO Lisa Mc-Nair and CVC human resources coordinator Angela Taylor. Photo by Andy Behlen

The La Grange Ministerial Alliance is planning a community-wide worship and praise service to benefit Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Parish in Hostyn. The service will take place Sunday, Aug. 14, from 4-6 p.m. at the KC Hall in La Grange.

Ellinger Mayor Matt Mikulenka signed a proclamation designating June 14 as Flag Day in Ellinger. On hand for the signing were members of KJZT Family Life Society 41 of Ellinger. The proclamation states that “KJZT Family Life societies have long proclaimed their patriotism by celebrating and honoring National Flag Day. On hand for the signing were members and officers of Society 41: (back, from left) Joyce Gerik, Treasurer Donna Shula, Secretary Mary Vrazel, President Mildred Walla and Ellinger Mayor Matt Mikulenka. Photo by Andy Behlen