The Blinn College District and the Columbus, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar ISD’s recently launched a new partnership designed to increase high school dual credit completion and establish seamless pathways toward postsecondary awards and industry credentials. The Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS) in South-Central Texas partners collaborate to advise students regarding their college and career pathways, including technical and career training options. Students will have the opportunity to choose a pathway and open the door to graduating high school with up to 60 college hours and/or associates degree or certificate(s) that will help them acquire a job in a high demand, high paying field. The pathways they will have to choose from initially include: 42 Texas Core Curriculum, Allied Health/Nursing, Construction & Building Trades, Teaching, and Agri-Business. The goal of ACCSS is to increase access to these opportunities for all students. With the cooperation of partner schools and the support of community investors, transportation and cost of fees and tuition will not be a barrier to students enrolling. This opportunity will enhance the future of any student willing to step up to the challenge.

April 4-7, 1972 A former Fayette County woman was wounded in what one Austin policeman described as a tragic shooting. Police investigators said a retired military man fired at a longhaired figure trying to enter his house in the middle of the night.

The Third Annual Fayetteville Lions Club Classic Car Show in 2019 was a huge success, with over 80 cars lined up around the town’s Historic Square. The weather couldn’t have been better, the crowds were enthusiastic, and plans were made for an even bigger show the following year. Now, three years later, the car show will return, and hope is in the air that the enthusiastic crowds will return.

All supplies are provided. You are asked to bring sack lunch, an apron, or wear clothes that are suitable for painting. If you have any questions give Rhoda Gersch a call at (979) 242-3213 or Margaret Atkins at (512) 751-5298.

Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department put out a chimney fire in a house on Thursday morning, March 31. The fire department received the call shortly after 8 a.m.

Roy Koehl Memorial BBQ Plates Presale tickets only for the Roy Koehl Memorial barbecue fundraiser are on sale now through April 20 at Fayette Savings Bank in La Grange, Fayetteville Bank and Orsak’s Cafe in Fayetteville and Pam’s Hair Fashions in Round Top or from 4-H and FFA members in Fayette County. The meal will be served on Thursday, April 28 in Fayetteville at the Old Fire Station on the square from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Food Truck Central Texas Food Truck will be at St. John in Fayetteville on Thursday, April 7, 10 a.m.

The fires in Eastland County last month burned more than 50,000 acres of pasture along with an untold amount of hay stacked in barns and fields. Ranchers up there will have a tough time feeding livestock this spring and summer.

Last Tuesday was a special day for five groups of area-wide Vietnam Veterans. For the first time, members from five chapters of the Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) gathered in Ammannsville to celebrate National Vietnam War Veteran’s Day. The original idea began two years ago, but the celebration was delayed because of COVID. The event was hosted by VVA Chapter 870 of Schulenburg.

The La Grange High School academics team placed first at the District 20-4A UIL Academics Spring Meet. Regional qualifiers will compete at the Region 3 Academic Meet on Saturday, April 23, at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches. Overall Point Standing: