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Posted: September 19, 2012

TRTA executive speaks to Retired Teachers Assn.

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Sept. 10 at the First United Methodist Church fellowship hall in La Grange.

Tim Lee, executive director of Texas Retired Teachers’ Association, spoke on...Read more

Posted: September 19, 2012

Hermann Sons meeting Sept. 12 attended by 49

Forty-nine members attended the Hermann Sons Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 12.

President Ben Sustr thanked Verdell Hafer, Rene Sustr, Georgia Kalich, Agnes Strickland and Helen Marak for preparing the food. Grace Baylor, Junette...Read more

Posted: September 19, 2012

Stripes holding campaign thru Sept. 30 to benefit 4-H

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation and Stripes convenience stores are holding the third year of their 4-H fundraising alliance involving Stripes stores in three states. The campaign, “Helping Today’s Kids Become Tomorrow’s Leaders,” runs...Read more

Posted: September 12, 2012

Schulenburg Regency Review

Regency Nursing Center, 111 College St., Schulenburg, TX 78956
Specializing In Intermediate & Skilled Care

By Geri Meyer & Rhonda Smith, Activity Directors

•Saturday, Sept. 15 –10:00 Fruit Bingo (600 Hall), 2:30 Dominoes.
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Posted: September 12, 2012

Shiner quilt guild members recognized for fundraising

Shiner Heritage Quilt Guild members recognized for their efforts in ticket sales for the guild’s 2012 donation quilt fundraiser were (from left) Carolyn Schroeder, Rae Nell Janik, Janet Ferguson, Kathleen Schacherl and Marilyn Schroeder.

With the...Read more

Posted: September 12, 2012

Turtle Wing to host first MONSTER DASH on Oct. 6

In the “spirit” of community and Halloween, the Turtle Wing Foundation will hold the first MONSTER DASH.

This Halloween-themed one-mile or 5K run/walk and costume contest will be held at the Railroad Park in downtown...Read more

Posted: September 12, 2012

Bus trip to Quilt Festival planned Nov. 3

A bus trip to the attend the International Quilt Festival in Houston is being organized by the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild for Saturday, Nov. 3.

The bus will leave Bastrop at 7:30 a.m., with...Read more

Posted: September 11, 2012

The Wild West to play at Swiss Alp Dance Hall

The Wild West will perform at Swiss Alp Dance Hall on Saturday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 22.

A very popular band, The Wild West performed at many dance halls throughout Central Texas in the...Read more

Posted: September 11, 2012

Sept. Opry to pay tribute to Hank Williams Sr.

The Fayette County Country Music Club will host its annual tribute to Hank Williams Sr. on Monday, Sept. 17 at the KC Hall in La Grange. The show will start at 7:30 p.m. and the...Read more

Posted: September 11, 2012

Quilt Museum nominated for Downtown Assn. award

The Texas Quilt Museum in downtown La Grange was named a finalist in the Best Renovation/Rehabilitation category of the 2012 Texas Downtown Association (TDA) presidents awards program. 

Since 1998, the awards program has recognized...Read more

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