Passing Of The Passion Torch

There is a strong tradition in many churches this time of year. The “Passion” is a semi-dramatic scripture reading of the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Christ and is usually done during Holy Week of the Easter season.
Director John Saunders (right) discussing script with congregant and veteran NPR Morning Edition commentator, Austin Bay.

Round Top Film Festival to Host Summer Film-Making Camp

This summer the Round Top Film Festival will be hosting its first ever summer filmmaking camp, “Making the Short: From Script to Screen” for students ages 13 to 18 who are interested in film, storytelling, writing, or creative collaboration with limited spots available.
Round top Film Festival co-founder and executive Creative Produce Skylar Schanen teaches a script writing class to local students last summer.

Youth Tour Opens Doors for Fayette Electric Students

Fayette Electric Cooperative is pleased to share that Gretchen Sacks, a senior at Round Top-Carmine High School, along with Laney Bludau, a junior from Hallettsville High School, have been chosen as the cooperative’s representatives for the 2026 Government-in-Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.
FEC Board President Joseph Kruppa, left, and FEC Youth Tour Coordinator Tracy Denton, right, congratulate Laney Bludau, from Hallettsville High School, and Gretchen Sacks from Round Top-Carmine High School, winners of FEC’s 2026 Governmentin- Action Youth Tour contest.

Fayette Foundation Secures $375K Grant to Boost Rural Mental Health Initiatives

The Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) is proud to announce a new grant through the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health. We are honored to share that the Greater Fayette Community Foundation has been selected as one of eleven organizations across Texas to receive funding through a major initiative focused on strengthening mental health in rural communities.

Fayetteville ISD Semester 2, Cycle 1 Honor Roll

4th Grade Vincent Carrias Johanna Hayes Kennedy Kaspar Rebecca Kozel Camila Martinez Sam Michalsky Adeline Murphy Gentry Robbins Abigail Sutherland Theodore Taylor 5th Grade Canaan Beseda Aden Byrd Noah Faldyn Avery Coufal Scout Heintschel Cullen Hickman Grace Kolenovsky Haddie Krebs Harper Malota Madison Moreau Brady Noska Jake Schley Olivia Taylor Sadie Tiemann-Wells Reagyn Upchurch Jase Wallace Crew Wood 6th Grade Lydia Beseda Raelynn Beseda Savanna Bolton Avery Coufal Thomas Loper Ainsley Murphy Charlie Muske Emily Warren 7th Grade Jackson Beseda Kaylyn Beseda Cora Loafman Emory Malota Ellie Morgensen Grace Muegge Kloey Noska Weston Sutherland 8th Grade Ethan Keilers Josiah Loafman 9th Grade Anthony Coufal Sofia Espinosa Tatum Fritsch Cole Fritz Tanner Jurecka Jacob Muzny 10th Grade Scotti Beseda Layla Bolton Emma Byers Isabel Coufal Raelee Denham Shane Dominey Dylan Henneke Paige Jurecka Kandon Kaspar Lili McCowan Presley Wallace Rebecca Warren Baileigh White 11th Grade Luke Beseda Ashley Camacho Cambree Denham Olivia Dominey Saige Gasaway Lainey Gromaski Kara Jurecka Emily Keilers Enoch Loafman Aubrey Muzny Indie Sikes Paige Upchurch Julianna Work 12th Grade Cheyenne Bolton Nolan Dominey Mason Fenhaus Brayden Higgins Cole Jurecka Kasen Kocian Zachary Merta Devynn Moeckel Tori Newton Logan Poncik JC Runk Jack Schley Kole Schmitt Shea Sladek Valerie Vera Jessica Weishuhn.

Czech Folklore Event Coming Up In LG March 31

The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center (TCHCC) invites the public to an engaging and educational presentation, “Czech Folklore in Texas: Festivities and Cuisine,” to be held at Hanslik Hall on March 31 at 6 p.m..
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