Society

La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery gave information regarding upcoming Juneteenth celebrations during the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, May 25. “I’ve been working with Jonathan Ellis and his group [to organize the holiday celebrations],” said Dockery.

Several homes around the Frisch Auf golf course that Fayette County condemned after Hurricane Harvey in 2017 remain standing almost six years after the flood. The County intends to demolish the homes and convert the low-lying properties into green space for perpetuity.

On Friday, May 19, Arts for Rural Texas gathered at the ARTS Ross Gallery located on the Fayetteville, Texas Town Square to celebrate classical piano with two young pianists from Baylor University. The evening kicked off with wine service and a light reception at 6:30 pm as citizens from around the region gathered to enjoy the evening of music.

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 19 weeks into 2023 and the average intake is 32 dogs and cats each week.

Hermann Sons Life insurance agent Linda Mattocks of Fayette County was recognized as the top producer during the annual Agents’Award Banquet held in May in San Antonio. This is the second year in a row Linda has been the top-selling agent for Hermann Sons Life.

That Little Voice Oh, I’m relieved! My ‘What day is it?’ posting received a multitude of comments about this phenomenon of not knowing what day of the week it is. Apparently, it is a common state of confusion for all ages, but especially acute in those who have lived a long time.

From the track of Schulenburg to Constitution Avenue in Washington D.C. There will be a send off for the Schulenburg Shorthorn Band on Saturday, May 27 at 8 a.m. just outside of the band hall. Come show your support for your Official Representative of Texas as they depart to perform in the 2023 National Memorial Day Parade.

Fish Printing Artist Dinah Bowman, America’s foremost Nature Print Artist, has worked in Gyotaku, or fish printing, for more than 50 years. She travels with research vessels and records fish in this ancient Japanese art form.

OP News The Round Top Family Library will be closed Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day. Yoga is Mondays at 5 p.m.

DOPTABLE Floyd and Zepplin came to our shelter as strays. These friendly boys are desperately wanting out of the shelter and to be in a family of their own.