Carmine Night Out was held on Oct. 5 at the Carmine Fire Station.

E The first Ellinger Neighbors Night Out was held at the Ellinger Chamber of Commerce dining hall. There were representatives from Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Emergency Medical Services, Ellinger Fire Department, business owners, and members of the community and surrounding areas.

W Tejas Camp and Retreat Center is growing with the addition of six cabins that will accommodate up to 60 more summer campers. They are hosting a Serve Day on Saturday, Oct.

F A reminder that the City of Fayetteville is verifying its cemetery records. If you know of a plot that has been purchased, but not yet used, contact Sandee Wilkinson, the City secretary, at fayettevilletx@ cvctx.com or (979) 3782559.

OP News The next Family Game Day is Saturday, Oct. 14 from 2-5 p.m.

An annular solar eclipse will pass over the area on Saturday, Oct. 14.

In this monthly series, local realtor Andrea Schutter Riebeling does a Q & A with local business leaders about what inspires them. This month’s interview is with La Grange native Taylor (Toddy) Bigon.

Fall is in the air, and for Feed the Need Missions that means Gobble Kits. Every year Feed the Need organizes and distributes Thanksgiving meals right here in La Grange, in addition to continuing to serve the physical and spiritual needs of our community every Monday night on the square with our hamburger/ hot dog meal. Gobble kits include everything needed to prepare a Thanksgiving meal for a local family and are distributed the week of Thanksgiving.

A new store that opened in Schulenburg Friday offers customers a fresh twist on discount shopping. Seven Day Deals held a “soft” grand opening Friday, Oct.

National Night Out was held at the Fairgrounds last Tuesday. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live.