F “The Fayette County Record had reported the February sales tax numbers for Fayetteville being up 85%, but that is because of the first, what is termed a ‘non-ordinary event,’ that occurred in February 2023,” stated City Councilman Cade Burks. “The next few months will begin showing Fayetteville down by a large percentage, and on an annual basis, 2024 will be down by approximately 45% because of the second non-ordinary event in March/ April 2023.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is joining Utilities United Against Scams in supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s annual National Consumer Protection Week. Utility impostor scammers pretend to represent electric, natural gas, water, and sewer utilities to steal customers’ money and personal information. Members who suspect they have been contacted by a scammer should alert Fayette Electric Cooperative and their local law enforcement.

The La Grange MKT Depot Museum will have extended visiting hours Saturday as it hosts author Ken E. Stavinoha for a book-signing event.

Schulenburg’s Black History Month Celebration on Feb. 24-25 was “one of a kind” and definitely will be a challenge to be topped.

William Anzalone, one of Texas’ most iconic artists, has an exhibit of new paintings opening on Saturday, March 2, from 4-7 p.m., at the Red & White Gallery in Fayetteville. The master landscape artist’s new works are based on the area around his studio/ home near Round Top, where his late wife built a garden when they first moved to the area.

OP News We have officially entered Spring Antique Show month and with that comes a huge influx of events in Round Top. The official first day of the show is Thursday, March 14, and it runs through Easter Sunday, March 31.

W St. Paul Lutheran in Serbin is holding a School Open House on Sunday, March 3 from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

The first Farmer’s Market for 2024 will be held March 9 beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Zilss Hall in Winchester. Vendors may sign up on site for a $10 fee. Several individuals will be having garage sales in the community also. Please stop by.

Turtle Wing Foundation Turtle Wing Foundation helps children with learning challenges in rural areas achieve their full potential. 723 S Upton Ave., Schulenburg, TX 78956 (979) 505-5090.

The award-winning feature documentary The Grove, Texas and the documentary short The Friendly Tavern make their Flatonia and Fayette County premieres together on Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m. at The Lyric Theater.