Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 culminated its recognition of the organization’s 100th anniversary with a celebration Sunday, Sept. 15. Every seat at Sengelmann Hall was filled and dozens more stood as Commander Bob Heinrich gave a history of the Legion and the local post. Both were…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild is again sponsoring a bus to the Houston International Quilt Festival at the George R. Brown Convention Center this year.
The bus will run on Saturday, Nov. 2 with pick-ups and drop-offs in La Grange and Columbus. The tickets will be $55 for members and $60 for non-…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11 was opened with 29 members present.
Khloe Malayna Rangel was voted in as a new member.
The lodge will make a donation to the VA Fisher House for its “Make a Difference Day” project.
Donations to the scholarship fund were made by Elmer…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
It finally rained last week, and it rained pretty heavily here on Tuesday evening, Sept. 10, which may be why the turnout for the informational session on the prescription drug take-back program was light.
Those who attended really enjoyed getting “close-up and personal” with Kolt, the Fayette…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Attending the Bishop Forest high School class of 1969 reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Svetlik Farm were:
Front row, seated, from left: Kathy (Wenglar) Guenther, Larry Rourke (class sponsor, ‘65-’68), Annette (Mazoch) Beiersdorfer, John Buxkamper, Audrey (Janda) Tucker, Ginni (Janda) Berwick,…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Lots of hugs, laughter, memories and perhaps even a few tears were shared at Svetlik Farm on Saturday, Sept. 14 as the Bishop Forest High School class of 1969 celebrated its 50th-year reunion.
Preceding a delicious meal of steak, shrimp and trimmings prepared by Koopmann’s Catering, the class…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 hosted the 9th District officers on Saturday Sept. 7 on their annual tour of posts in the district. The local post belongs to the 9th District in Texas, and there are 65,000 Legionnaires in 480 Posts all across the state.
The Department of Texas…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Temple Israel in Schulenburg will hold High Holiday services as follows:
•Sunday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m – Erev Rosh Hashanah
•Monday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. – Rosh Hashanah
•Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. – Yom Kippur Kol Nidre
•Wednesday Oct. 9 at 10 a.m. – Yom Kippur Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year,…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The 14 counties of Texas Retired Teachers Association District 13 held their fall conference on Sept. 12 in San Marcos, with 65 in attendance. Karen and La Verne Fitch represented Fayette County.
Speakers included Leroy DeHaven, TRTA state first vice president; Larry Yawn, TRTA state legislative…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The next meeting of Navidad Valley CattleWomen will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Orsak’s Cafe in Fayetteville, 121 W. Fayette St., with a Dutch-treat lunch at 11:30 a.m. and the business meeting to follow.
Topics to be discussed include the Healthy Kids Fair, 2020 scholarships, and plans for…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Two of the Literary Club’s newest members are (from left) Sheri Sustr and Dianna Zimmerman.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Following the recommendation of its financial adviser, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees opted…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Fayette County Commissioners Court voted unanimously on Thursday, Sept. 12 to adopt formal…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
For the second straight meeting, the Schulenburg City Council approved increases to the City’s…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 culminated its recognition of the organization’s 100th anniversary with a celebration Sunday, Sept. 15. Every seat at Sengelmann Hall was filled and dozens more stood as Commander Bob Heinrich gave a history of the Legion and the local post. Both were formed in 1919. He recognized the committees that organized the many activities during 2019 leading up to Sunday’s celebration and highlighted the main project – restoration of the stage curtain that served as a backdrop in the American Legion Hall in…
News
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
October is National Cooperative Month, which provides an opportunity for cooperatives to celebrate their benefits with members and the community. As a special…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Lots of hugs, laughter, memories and perhaps even a few tears were shared at Svetlik Farm on Saturday, Sept. 14 as the Bishop Forest High School class of 1969…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Attending the Bishop Forest high School class of 1969 reunion on Saturday, Sept. 14 at Svetlik Farm were:
Front row, seated, from left: Kathy (Wenglar)…
Sports
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
A14-play, 79-yard scoring drive that ate up seven minutes in the fourth quarter proved to be the difference in the Shorthorns’14-7 win at home last Friday over…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Schulenburg’s second Highway 90 rivalry of the season will take place this Friday, Sept. 20 in Flatonia as the Shorthorns take on the 3-0 Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
The Lady Horns recorded 22 aces in their 3-0 sweep in Ganado last Tuesday, Sept. 10 to start district play.
Regan Lux led the strong serving performance with…
Education-Youth
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Madison Kunschick, Marcus Seger and Mary Beth Krischke, seventh grade students at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, have been invited to join the prestigious…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Several area youth achieved special recognition for their years of knowledge and talent in Tae Kwon Do when members of the La Grange Unified Tae Kwon Do joined…
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
great futures start with safe childhoods, and Thursday, Sept. 12 was Boys & girls Club Safety Readiness Day. in conjunction with the observance, Officer…