Don’t forget the 41st annual Turkey Stew, Bake Sale and Quilt Raffle held by St. Paul Lutheran this coming Saturday at the old firestation in the square. Serving to go begins at 10:30 a.m. Quart size to-go cups available but if you want more for a crowd, bring a heat-proof (non-plastic) container. Proceeds from the event are designated for painting the inside of the church.

The Fayette County Texas Ramp Project volunteers built this 48-foot wheelchair ramp south of Schulenburg on Thursday, Oct. 28.

The St. Rose of Lima Science Club met for their October session, Thursday evening, covering the topics of waterways, erosion, soil, and conservation. It was a muddy and wet time! The meeting was facilitated by Fayette County’s Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Agent, Scott Willey, as well as husband and wife Phyllis and Lee Frisch, and Matthew Bartek. The meeting’s organizers set up three stations; rainfall simulator, a water tarp, and a soil testing station.

The Fayette County Farm Bureau Board of Directors recently donated $750 to the Fayette Public Library to help purchase Ag books and materials. Pictured is Fayette County Farm Bureau President Donnie Dippel, Fayette Public Library, Museum & Archives Director Allison MacKenzie and Fayette County Farm Bureau Secretary/Treasurer Mike Dittrich.

A Hermann Sons Life agent from Carmine has been recognized as a top producer for 2021. Linda Mattocks was among Linda Mattocks was among the agents who qualified for cash bonuses based on the amount of new premium income they generated in the first three quarters.

No BBQ, Bake Sale St. James Episcopal Men’s Club will not hold a barbecue or bake sale in November as they will cook turkeys for the Family Crisis Center the Friday before Thanksgiving.

The City of La Grange officially raised fees for burial plots in the La Grange City Cemetery. Council first discussed the proposal two weeks ago, as reported in the Oct.

In other business, Raborn announced that the City stands to receive about $9,623 from the Texas Opioid Litigation Settlement. The money comes as part of a $26 billion multistate lawsuit against the country’s three major drug distributors – McKesson, Cardinal Health and AmerisourceBergen – as well as drug manufacturer Johnson & Johnson.

La Grange Police arrested a San Marcos woman for forgery and drug charges after uncovering a counterfeit money printing operation at the Carter Motel. The arrest came on Tuesday, Nov.

For the past two years Carl Cunningham, famed Houston performing arts critic and writer, has dedicated his time to writing the rich history of Festival Hill, from its humble beginnings to the international acclaim it enjoys today.