The three-mile Hike and Bike trail between Oak Thicket and Park Prairie is usually a sanctuary of shared silence, punctuated only by the rhythmic scritch-scratch of gravel underfoot. But last Tuesday, the peace of Lake Fayette was interrupted by a standoff that had all the tension of a highstakes poker game, though with significantly more khaki.

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This April, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library celebrates its fifth anniversary of National Poetry Month, welcoming people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with poetry in meaningful ways through a free program, featuring readings, snacks, conversation, and relaxation.

Shared Lutheran Ministry Day Camp will be the week of June 8-12 from 8-12 noon. Breakfast and snack will be provided.

The La Grange City Council met in March and heard a report from CPA Greg Trlicek on the city’s financial audit for fiscal year ending Sept. 25, 2025.

The topic this month for the free Bluebonnet Master Gardener Lunch-N-Learn educational program is “Growing Your Garden from Seeds” scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, and the guest speaker will be Randy Albers, Master Gardener. Whether starting your tomatoes early to be able to plant sturdy plants outside as soon as possible or directly seeding your garden plants into the ground when conditions are right, best practices save money and effort and provide better results whether you are aiming for delicious vegetables or beautiful flowers. And you can save seeds from many plants to keep your garden going for years.

The Blinn College District Board of Trustees voted Tuesday to maintain tuition and general fee rates for the 202627 academic year, marking the second consecutive year the board has not changed these rates.

The Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives is pleased to host a program, “European immigration to Texas in the 19th century,” presented by Colorado County author and historian, James C. Kearney, Ph. D. at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 16.

A new exhibit at the Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives will open with a reception at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 11. Built around items donated through the years by the Hermes family, the exhibit tells the story of Dr. William Hermes who settled in La Grange in 1855 and his descendants and the contributions they have made here. The exhibit space is upstairs above the Fayette Public Library at 855 S. Jefferson St., La Grange. Call the Archives staff at (979) 968-3765 for more information.