Just after writing the last column two of the bridges under construction opened up for traffic. The bridges on FM 154 and Old Smithville South are open to traffic with some construction still finishing up. This is great news for area residents. Especially to those who are on the bus routes.

This is the next in our series on new local teachers:

Taylor Jensen is going to be coordinating special ed and teaching third grade English Language Arts and Reading at Fayetteville Independent School District. Taylor has been in education for eleven years, and has worked several different positions. She worked most recently at La Grange ISD but has also done some work with Fayetteville ISD previously.

“I chose to come to Fayetteville because I love the culture, vision, and pride that Fayetteville holds,” she said.

In celebration of the 75th anniversary of Winchester Community Center and Winchester Civic Association the association is working on a historic calendar to sell for 2025. Funds will be used for building maintenance/painting or scholarships.

The association is looking for historic Winchester area pictures, buildings, people, family, or events. If you have any pictures that you might like included, please call Michele Weth at (281) 4359245. Your pictures will be scanned and returned to you.

Round Top-Carmine ISD classes begin on Aug. 14.

RT-C JV and varsity volleyball teams host Anderson-Shiro on Aug. 13 with the time to be announced. Varsity will participate in the Columbus tournament Aug. 15-17. JV and varsity were to have participated in scrimmages at Giddings, La Grange and Iola on Aug. 9, 10 and 12 respectively.