The Winter/Spring seasons at the Texas Quilt Museum once again show the power of creativity, diversity, and skill that is ingrained in the fabric (literally) of the art form with three new exhibits: Prizewinners from the International Quilt Festival 2025, Art to Art Challenge from The National African American Quilt Guild, and The Traveling Artist: Works of Denise Burkitt. These exhibits will be on display from January 8-April 25, 2026.

One patient was flown by medical helicopter following a major crash on SH 159 in the Rutersville area on Saturday, Jan. 3.

Jesse Lednicky, the Veterans Service Officer for Fayette County and also the Chairman of the Salvation Army addressed the board at Monday night’s meeting. He told the board that as a veteran service officer, he had needs for some of the local veterans that were struggling to meet their home needs or home life.

Flatonia Fire Chief Chris Swenning wished to remind everyone that the burn ban is still in effect after his department responded to an avoidable call on New Year’s Eve. Flatonia Fire and Rescue received the call around 10:45 p.m.

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All artists can now apply for ArtWalk, the annual juried art show and exhibition voted “Best Cultural Event” by the readers of the Fayette County Record. Deadline to apply is Friday, Jan. 16 at 11:59 p.m. The exhibition awards over $6,000 in cash prizes.

At Senior Connections, you’ll feel right at home and become part of the family as you join for fun-filled days in Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia. Membership is free, the food is fine, and the fellowship is even better.

If you want to plant chili peppers from seed, now is the time to get them started. But you’ll need a greenhouse or some way to protect the young seedlings from frost that’ll surely appear before temperatures warm this spring.