Derek and Madison Bahner of College Station are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emelia Bahner, born April 30, 2022 at St. Joseph Health College Station Hospital.

The 2022 Round Top Music Festival is underway at Festival Hill. Master Class performances continue throughout the month featuring professional musicians daily through July 16. This week’s events include the Opening Chamber Music Program Saturday, July 11 at 3:30 p.m. at the Festival Concert Hall, followed by the Texas Festival Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Roger Myers on the viola, Monday, June 13 at 1:30 p.m., Nancy Ambrose King on the Oboe Tuesday at 1:30 p.m., Joan Kwuon on the Violin Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., Drew Pattison on the bassoon Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Victor Chavez on the clarinet Friday at 1:30 p.m. For a full list of performers, or to purchase tickets, visit festivalhill.org.

Fayette Saving Bank held a grand re-opening to showcase its newly expanded banking center in Schulenburg on Friday, June 3. The Schulenburg branch was built in 2013, and one half of the 3,280 square feet of space was leased out to a home health agency.

The Schulenburg City Council signed a proclamation Monday night, June 6, honoring former Schulenburg Coach Larry Tidwell for his long career in high school and college basketball. Tidwell spent eight years in Schulenburg in the late 1980s and early 1990s as high school athletic director.

The La Grange Knights of Columbus Chromcik Council No. 2574 presented the Family Crisis Center with a $750 donation..

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that Fayette County Deputies made several arrests following traffic stops over the weekend. On Friday, June 3 Deputy Jared Michalec stopped a vehicle on US 290 westbound near Hills Rd.

The Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation has called a Special Membership Meeting. It is scheduled for Wednesday, June 15 at 6 p.m. at the Ellinger Fire Station, 208 West Main St., Ellinger. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct an election regarding the amendment to the by-laws. The amendments to the by-laws are standard amendments to corporation bylaws which are required by the Texas Water Development Board in connection with its financing with the Corporation. If the members vote to approve the election propositions, the Ellinger Sewer and Water Supply Corporation will be able to participate in the financing with the Texas Water Development Board which includes both a loan and a principal forgiveness agreement. Members should have received correspondence in the mail explaining this matter and information about casting a ballot. Please note that members must vote by mail, hand delivery, or in person at the June 15 th meeting to participate in the election.