The United States Marshall’s Lone Star Fugitive Task Force captured murder suspect Charles Lee Tillman Jr. in Kileen on Tuesday, Nov 9.

When Dick Peck talks about flying, he gets a little sentimental. “Flying is almost spiritual to “Flying is almost spiritual to some people.

In January 1901, nine Czech Americans met at the local General Store in the small farming community of Ocker. They emerged from that meeting with a plan to protect each other from the financial disaster that could result if a fire or storm damaged their property. Their vision was about neighbors helping neighbors with the availability of affordable insurance. They realized that they could pool their resources to provide themselves with mutual assistance.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Oct. 24-30: Accidents - 2 Citizen Assist - 1 Medical - 8 Traffic Control - 1 Structure Fires - 3 Grass Fires - 2 Vehicle Fire - 1.

The Catholic Youth Ministry (CYM) of Sacred Heart Catholic Church presented 130 treat bags for the staff of St. Mark’s Medical Center (SMMC) as part of a recent service project.

Martin Luther Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA turkey and dressing meal is on Sunday, Nov. 14 from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Drive thru only meal will be served at the Mission & Ministry Building. The $12 tickets must be purchased in advance. Call to see if tickets are still available at the MLLC office or Leonita Sanders.

Football is a huge part of Texas culture, and with the new season upon us, TxDOT’s “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” Statewide Impaired Driving Campaign is encouraging fans to celebrate responsibly by always finding a sober ride.

The Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference will be held Wednesday, Nov. 17 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds located at 400 W. Fairgrounds Rd in La Grange. A pre-registration fee of $40 must be received at the Extension office in Fayette County at 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 134 in La Grange or Bastrop County at 901 Pecan Street, Bastrop by Nov. 12. Late registration at the door will be $50 per person. Checks should be made payable to the Fayette Beef Committee.

On Sunday, Oct. 31, The Remnant Church provided free face painting for children before their worship service. Four local art students from La Grange High School got to practice their art skills by painting many children’s faces. Pictured below are the art students: Kourtney Burton, Katelyn Allen, Hailey Hill and Camille Gonzalez.

The Winchester Community Christmas Party will be held Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. at Zilss Hall. Come and enjoy games and food furnished by the Winchester Area Civic Association. Santa will be on hand to visit with the children.