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The start of February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time to honor and recognize the accomplishments and history of Black Americans. As we continue into this month and consider history, we must ask ourselves how all of us can contribute to racial equality and work to address disproportionalities and disparities that negatively impact Black communities.

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Everyone needs a little love and love songs can help. Saturday, Feb. 14, you can get a little love from the concert hall stage of Round Top Festival Institute. The family of Dick Smith carry on this tradition with a 3 p.m. concert.

We’re blessed to live in a relatively mild part of the world where vegetable gardens can stay productive nearly year-round. Gardening doesn’t have to be a seasonal activity here.

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A public meeting was held Thursday at the courthouse in La Grange related to numerous efforts to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary this year. Among the events are: a historical play performed by the La Grange High School Drama Club on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the La Grange ISD Performing Arts Center, 656 East Travis St. exploring the bond between Gen. George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, big parties on the courthouse lawn on Sunday June 14 (Flag Day) and Saturday July 4 (Independence Day) and the planting of 250 Liberty Trees this fall.

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.