Tejas Camp and Retreat Center will be hosting a Free Family Fun Day on Sunday, Aug. 9 from 3-7 p.m. This will be an afternoon filled with great food, exciting activities and wonderful time together. Free burgers will be provided by Feed The Need. Activities will include swimming in the lake and pool, climbing wall and zipline, as well as ax throwing and plenty activities for all ages. No RSVP is needed, children 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult, no drop-offs. Bring sunscreen, towels (if swimming), dry change of clothing and close toed shoes if you are doing the climbing wall or zip lines.

The next Bingo at the Carmine Hall will be on Friday, July 24. Doors open at 4 p.m. and games start at 6 p.m. Twelve regular games and two cover-all games are played. Food and drinks will be available. RT-C School News

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Jimmy Dwigans, of La Grange, owner of CTL Tree Service, and his family took along The Fayette County Record to enjoy on a recent trip to Mustang Island near Corpus Christi. .

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Fall is fast approaching and Stray Gatherings Cowboy Church is gearing up for some fall fun. SG2C has scheduled a Fall Round Up on Saturday, Oct. 3. This will be a really fun community gathering with so many kid and adult activities. The details are being ironed out, but if last year’s Fall Round Up was any indication of what is to come, it will be a really fun family activity. If anyone would like to help out or find out more, please contact Chris Leviton atchristineleviton1@ gmail.com

Studio Texas’ first Annual Art Escape begins July 23, with a member’s art show at 1 p.m. followed by a talk by President of Studio Texas and forensic sculptor, Amanda Danning, and ends with the fellowship of patrons and artists over dinner at the Farmstead in Round Top. Art Escape continues on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, with two full days of workshops designed to expand artists’ creative horizons. Instructors from across the state will teach encaustic, pastel, Monster Clay, cold wax, printmaking, and more.

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There were 365 folks waiting in line for the 9 a.m. opening of the Second Chance doors Friday. The building’s capacity is 300; so, 65 had to be held back while the first 300 arrivals –– some of whom got in line at 4 a.m. –– were let in to shop. The place remained at capacity for two hours and busy as all get out the rest of the day.

La Grange and surrounding communities are invited to join Bethlehem AME Church, 5218 FM 3233 in La Grange, Texas, on a One-Year Celebration of Fourth Saturday Praise and Worship Service. The Celebration will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1 p.m.