Church-Charity

150th anniversary recognized for Mount Olive Baptist Church

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation recognizing the 150th anniversary of Mount Olive Baptist Church at Armstrong Colony at its regular meeting on Thursday, July 23.

BRIDGE board members shown at the “Christmas in July” event include (from left) Rebecca Powe, co-founder and executive director; Jeremy Castleberry; LaToya Ray, co-founder and interim treasurer; and Crystal Flores.

BRIDGE marks 5 years with celebration, launch of fundraiser

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Christmas came a little early this year as BRIDGE celebrated its five-year anniversary with the theme “Christmas in July” on Saturday, July 11 in Schulenburg.

Speaker in Schulenburg on Monday, July 20 was Tami Walker, Schulenburg City Administrator. Members enjoyed hearing about the challenges and solutions the city is experiencing.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active srs.

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

As Senior Connections prepares to enter a new month and new beginnings, here’s a quote from executive director Amanda Kridel: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Senior Connections to La Grange.

Adopt me!

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The animal shelter is overwhelmed with wonderful, young adult cats looking for homes. To help them find the loving families that deserve, the shelter has lowered its adoption fees! Adopt 2 cats for just $100!

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter hours of operation are as follows: open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations.On Monday, the shelter is closed to the public but staff is on-site for animal care from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Grace Sumbera

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Funeral services for Grace Sumbera, 83, of St. John will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026 from St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John.Interment will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery.The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. with the rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Pauline C. Whelan

News Staff

Friday, July 24, 2026

Funeral services for Pauline C. Whelan, age 84, of Schulenburg will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from St. Rose of Lima Catholiuc Church in Schulenburg.The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. with the parish rosary to be recited at 9:30 a.m. from the church.

CCA Meals

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

CCA “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound,or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

Sr. Connections reveals La Grange satellite location

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Senior Connections is excited to announce that the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange will be its third satellite. Many comments have been received from La Grange residents asking Senior Connections to open a satellite there. Starting Aug. 5, the satellite will be open every Wednesday from 9 a.

Adopt me!

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:The animal shelter is overwhelmed with wonderful, young adult cats looking for homes. To help them find the loving families that deserve, the shelter has lowered its adoption fees! Adopt 2 cats for just $100!

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