Community Bingo Night The Winchester Area Civic Association is having its second Community Bingo Night on Sunday, March 8 at 4 p.m. at Zilss Hall.

UIL Region Solo & Ensemble took place on Saturday, February 21st at Smithville High School. In this type of event, students perform a piece of music either as a soloist with piano accompaniment, or with a small ensemble where each member has their own unique part to contribute.

On Feb. 16, the first quarterly social of KJZT Family Life, Society No. 31 St. Frances of Rome of La Grange was held at 4:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Heart Room at Sacred Heart Church. President Elizabeth Kallus led opening prayers that included prayers for deceased members Marie Morrey and Pauline Epps.

Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

It was 190 years ago at Washington-on-the-Brazos when 59 delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico, birthing a new nation on the North American continent. That event on March 2, 1836, will be celebrated Feb.

The Fayetteville Courthouse Music Series, presented by Arts for Rural Texas, returns this March with live acoustic shows every Tuesday evening on the historic courthouse square in Fayetteville. “The lineup for this March is very exciting,” Mike Stroup, Fayetteville’s mayor, said.

Approximately 200 community members gathered on Saturday, Feb. 7, for the Happy Days Sock Hop, a free, family-friendly event made possible through the collaboration of 10 area nonprofits and local businesses. The event brought music, dancing, and meaningful connection to the community at Schulenburg Hall.

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Sacred Heart Catholic School celebrated Catholic Schools Week from Jan. 26 - Feb. 2. During those days students and staff not only celebrated the great gift of Catholic education, but also shared their appreciation for staff, students, their families, parish family, and all those who support Sacred Heart Catholic School. They even spread the love by making homemade cards for law enforcement, EMS, VFD, and area nursing homes. And of course, celebrating with families for the parent luncheon and donut breakfast is always a big hit. Check out these photos of just a few of the ways Sacred Heart celebrated this special week.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo Dairy Judging Contest on Thursday, Feb. 12. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Green Team placed 7th overall. Team members consisted of Abraham McBride, Abigale McBride, Catelyn Bosl, and Zoey Krenek. The Fayette County 4-H Junior White Team placed 10th overall. Team members consisted of Gage Smrkovsky, Brooks Dittert, Wyatt Smrkovsky, and Janie Jarvis.