Bellville Times Charley Smith announced June 28 that he was resigning, effective immediately, after 37 years as city attorney. “I’ve had enough,” Smith was quoted as saying, after dealing with several hot-button topics over the past few years relating to subdivisions, annexations and other issues.

Numerous Fayette County 4-H students competed in the 2022 Texas 4-H Roundup at Texas A&M University in College Station on June 7-9, 2022. Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event for all of Texas 4-H, with senior 4-H members competing in approximately 50 diverse competitions throughout the week-long event.

Fayette County Democrats were well represented at the Texas Democratic Party’s biennial convention in Dallas during July 14-16. Those attending included (left to right) Cecil Webster and Marsha Webster of Carmine, Becky Schenker of La Grange, Mary Wolf and Daniel Wolf of Muldoon, and Sandi Shurley of Fayetteville.

A benefit for the family of Verlene Kuntschik was held Sunday at Mullins Prairie Store. Shown above is the Shiner Hobo Band, which performed at the benefit. There was a fundraising meal, silent auction and raffle as part of the day’s event. Kuntschik died as a result of injuries she sustained in the explosion at the Hostyn church on June 9.

Josh and LuAnn Croix and kids were thankful for the Fayette County Record keeping them informed of happenings in their second home of Fayetteville while on family summer vacation in Costa Rica..

Second Chance Emporium recently donated $1,000 to the La Grange Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association (LGCPAAA). Monies donated will be used to purchase uniforms for the new recruits. The LGCPAAA provides services for the public to support the City of La Grange Police Department. Pictured from left to right: Gayle Schielack, Second Chance Emporium Store Director; Daryl Kinsey, LGCPAAA President; and Julia Thomas, Second Chance Emporium Asst. Store Director.

Phyneze Wich celebrated her 100th birthday at Columbus Oaks home on July 2. She was accompanied by her son Chris Wich of Winchester, daughter in law Alicia Wich, niece Cindy Nolan and her husband Perry from Houston. Included, are her grandchildren and spouses, and great grandchildren. Also participating were Chris’ in-laws from La Grange and Houston.

The Diocese of Victoria has removed Fr. Scott Hill as pastor at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg and its mission churches. Bishop Brendan Cahill delivered the news to parishioners at Mass on Sunday morning, July 17.

Wednesday, July 20, the Fayette County Community Theatre performed a few scenes from their upcoming production “Peter Pan and Wendy” at the Randolph Rec Center for children participating in the library’s summer reading program. During this performance, they invited kids from the crowd to participate and read lines from the play alongside the actors. The final event for the summer reading program will be held at the Historic Casino Hall on Wednesday, July 27. The Community Theatre will perform “Peter Pan and Wendy” at the La Grange ISD PAC August 5 through 7. Photos by MaKenzie Givan

Major Show Heifer Tags Any 4-H or FFA member in Fayette County who plans on showing heifers at the 2023 Spring major shows and have not validated them, change of ownership or change of breed, must place an order for the number of heifers they wish to validate. The costs of the validation materials is $17 and must be ordered through the Fayette County Extension office no later than Sept.