The ladies of Serbin LWML are collecting donations to make school kits for Orphan Grain Train. Items needed include spiral notebooks, pencils, pens, sheets of construction paper, 24 count crayons, ruler, glue sticks, scissors, rectangular erasers, 12-count colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, single pocket folders and cash to help cover cost of shipping, are also appreciated. Items are needed by Sept. 1. Contact the church office at (979) 366-9650 for more information.

More than 115 players and 20 volunteers gathered at the Fayetteville Community Center last Sunday for Bingo on the Square. Stor Closing Prohibition Liquor will be closing Aug.

The descendants of Frank and Barbara Prasifka Srubar met for their 50th annual reunion on Sunday, July 19, in Plum, celebrating 145 years in America. The first Srubar reunion, held in 1975, was reported by the Fayette County Record on Aug.

Fayette Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $30,000 in matching grants to four local organizations through the cooperative’s Sharing Success Grant Program, supporting projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life across the cooperative’s service area.

More than 500 people attended Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Annual Membership Meeting on July 15 at the KC Community Center in La Grange, demonstrating the strong connection between the cooperative and the communities it serves. A total of 372 registered members participated in the business meeting, board election, and community- focused presentations.

The American Legion Post 102, VFW Post, American Legion Auxiliary, and VFW Auxiliary, all from La Grange, celebrated America’s birthday in the historic and festive Round Top Parade. The flaginspired 250 birthday float was followed by Americana-themed Jeeps to complete their Patriotic entry, which received First Place for that division. Members from each organization were honored to enthusiastically recognize the birthday of the USA at a parade.

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102 is all smiles as members receive their first grant from Second Chance Emporium. The Auxiliary will continue their veteran support efforts like backpacks for hospitalized veterans, scholarships for veteran’s children, fundraising efforts with the Veteran’s Ball on Sept. 12, 2026, Poppy Distribution before Veteran’s Day, and the holiday visits to Assisted Living or homebound Veterans. With the grant, the Auxiliary can expand the awareness of the Unit’s activities and mission across our community to those who want to continue to support our local veterans and veteran spouses/families. All are welcome to an Auxiliary Meeting; always the second Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. at VFW Hall located at 500 Veterans Memorial Drive, La Grange. In the photo: Gayle Schielack, Emporium Director; Darlene Strahan, Assistant Emporium Director;Mary Battle, Auxiliary Unit President; Stacy Ryza, Auxiliary Unit Treasurer/Secretary; Peggy Pfeiffer, Auxiliary Unit incoming Treasurer; Lorie Winkler, Auxiliary Unit Historian; Marlene Schnell, Assistant Emporium Director. The Auxiliary is grateful to the Second Chance Emporium for re-investing their funds with a Veterans/Veterans Spouse-Family focused organization.

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.

As Schulenburg celebrates its new royalty, the Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant family is taking a moment to recognize Heaven Hrachovy, who has been part of the pageant since she first stepped onto the stage at age 4.

The Gulf Coast Blood Center will be on the square near the old fire station for the community blood drive sponsored by the Fayetteville/ Ellinger Knights of Columbus this Saturday from 8 a.m. till noon. The need for blood is critical—your donation can save a life.