A new book “The Christmas Armadillo” went on sale Dec. 1.

The Parents as Teachers Learn and Play Rooms are available to all families of preschool children in the Schulenburg and Weimar school districts. Weimar holds sessions on Monday and Wednesday, while Schulenburg has sessions on Tuesday and Friday at the elementary campus from 9-11 a.m. This free learning opportunity is made possible by local organizational grants, along with support from the Stanzel Family Foundation, Inc.

Texas Ramp Project The Texas Ramp Project is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides free wheelchair ramps to lowincome older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum and are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender.

Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West reminded small nonfarm businesses in 61 Texas counties and a neighboring county in Oklahoma of the Dec. 23, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by winter storm, blizzard, snow, ice and high winds in the following primary counties that occurred Feb. 10-19.

The Senior Center in Schulenburg was rocking the third week in November. The atmosphere in the building was energizing and electrifying, because there was so much to be thankful for, there was so much to do, and there was a lot to look forward to.

Nov. 26-30, 1971 A freak pre-winter storm with tornadic winds, a lightning display and driving rain crisscrossed Fayette County on Monday between 9 and 10 p.m., causing extensive damage.

Turtle Wing Foundation has been “helping individuals with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential” since 2011, providing services to families in Fayette, Lavaca, Colorado and surrounding counties. One of the more popular programs is the Social Skills Outing Groups.

Hostyn KJT Society No. 3 presented a Christmas donation to the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange at the new location. This program helps provide food for the hungry in our local area and members of the Hostyn KJT also volunteer their time. Pictured in the presentation (from left) are KJT Secretary Joyce Muras, KJT Reporter Dianna Kallus, AMEN Secretary W.O. Wood, KJT Vice President Benedict Kallus, and KJT Treasurer Brenda Fietsam.

The Fayette County Juneteenth Committee is excited to announce their 2022 program celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr. on Jan.

RT Tour of Homes The Round Top Area Historical Society is hosting their annual Christmas Tour of Homes this Saturday in conjunction with Christmas in Round Top. From 11 a.m.