The Fayette County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to pass a resolution opposing data centers in Fayette County at their meeting last Thursday, Feb. 26.

When I got to work on Monday, a wonderful surprise awaited on my desk. It was a carboard box from an anonymous reader.

The animal shelter is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public with staff on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. 4 p.m. on Monday. Reclaims are allowed on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 966-0021 to confirm and learn requirements for reclaim.

David Fellhauer, 86, the former Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria (which includes several Catholic Churches in Fayette County) died Tuesday. His passing was shared by the current Bishop of the Diocese of Victoria, Brendan Cahill, on Tuesday, who said, in part: 'I want to share with you the news that Bishop David Fellhauer has died. We know the bond and power of our Christian faith and so I ask that we offer prayers for his merciful reception into the divine embrace, an eternal reward he longed for and now receives. We should include in our prayers his surviving sister and friends across the country as they grieve the loss of Bishop David ... Bishop David was a man who loved Christ and His Church, a true pastor at heart, and dedicated himself to service. His intellect and gifts were shared with the Church of Victoria when he was ordained as its second bishop on May 28, 1990. He would lead this diocese as a steady and kind shepherd of souls until his retirement, submitted according to Canon Law, and accepted by Pope Francis on April 23, 2015.”

Welcome to another exciting week at Senior Connections, your go-to activity center for those aged 55 and up. With free membership and delightful meals, we are thrilled to serve our community across Schulenburg, Flatonia, Weimar, and the surrounding areas. Our doors swing open at 9 a.m. and stay open until 2 p.m. inviting you to join for a week filled with fun, food, great games, and friendship.

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CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is pleased to announce the recent appointment of three new volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) . Judge Benton Eskew completed the swearing in on Tuesday, Feb.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on March 1, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Sergeant Thumann and Investigator Smith with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 at 716-mile marker in Austin County.

With just one week remaining before the March 10 deadline, fiber-fueled internet provider Sparklight is encouraging eligible schools and organizations to apply for its 2026 “Dream Bigger” contest. The company will award $30,000 to support science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education for K–12 students, with 12 schools or organizations each receiving $2,500.

A Texas Independence Day celebration was held on Monday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at the Round Top Courthouse. David Stall served as the master of ceremonies and shared words from Sam Houston. Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller served as the guest speaker. Round Top Mayor Judith Vincent also spoke at the event. John Bone and Glenn Morris lead the pledges to both the United States and Texas flags. Ken Ripper and John Martin introduced key historical flags of the Texas Revolution, which were beautifully displayed on the courthouse grounds. The Round Top Cannoneer Corps, dressed in Texas revolutionary uniforms, performed a cannon salute. Corps members included John Bone, Ty Clark, Jerry Hinkel, Glenn Morris, Ken Ripper, David Smith, Parks Tilly. David Smith was the gunner. The closing prayer and benediction were led by Pastor Matthew Diehl.