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At a special meeting July 16, the Fayette County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 to increase depend
The Round Top Area Historical Society invites you to a free photographic event of historic photos from 1865-1920 for the next two Saturdays ( July 25, Aug. 1) from 1-4 p.m. Enjoy a glimpse of the Round Top and surrounding areas of life a 150 years ago. Take a break from the heat and visit the RTAHS campus at 397 E. Mill St. (behind the Round Top Post Office). The 250th Celebration cloisonne Christmas collection ornaments will be for sale to enhance your Christmas tree or collection. They are $60 and can be paid for online or at the campus. For further information, contact Jeannette Burger at (281) 610-8274.
Fayette County Community Theatre presents “Edith Stein” by Arthur Giron this weekend. The play will run July 31-Aug.
Sports
The La Grange Optimist Club Summer Track Team competed at the TAAF Region 3 Meet July 11 in Lago Vista. Some 65 athletes competed in 104 individual events. They also took eight relay teams. The top four in the region advance to State.
The LC Express youth track program has a number of local athletes that are advancing to the Junior Olympics in Des Moines, Iowa Aug. 1-8.
The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps of San Antonio stopped in La Grange for a couple days last week. They’re currently on tour with Drum Corps International, which bills itself as the “Major League” of marching band competition.
Legendary Schulenburg head boys basketball coach Richard Hoogendoorn is resigning. Hoogendoorn told The Schulenburg Sticker last week he chose to resign rather than accept a role as the assistant coach for the team, but is considering other coaching opportunities elsewhere.
Lifestyle
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.