Adopt me!

Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter: Sushi and Eros are not brothers, but they are both 11-month-old retriever mixes. They are friendly boys with a medium/high energy level. They are people and dog friendly.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of Sept. 8, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,207 for the year– 580 dogs and 627 cats in need. As of Sept. 8, the shelter had 127 animals in its care – 70 dogs and 57 cats.

Men invited to ‘That Man Is You’ sessions on Fridays

Approximately 50 to 60 men meet at 6:30 a.m. on Fridays at St. Rose of Lima in Schulenburg because they want to be better men, husbands, sons and fathers. They struggle to make sense of what is going on in today’s culture, and felt alone going through these things.

Runners support four charitable causes at fun run in Columbus

Participants from area communities came together to run for some great causes on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4, in Columbus at Memorial Park. Cross country runners from St. Anthony Catholic School in Columbus, St.

FCF Community Impact Grant cycle now open

Since 2015, the Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) has awarded $43,500 to nonprofit programs enhancing local arts, culture, social welfare, health, conservation and education. FCF’s 2023 Community Impact Grant cycle is now open and will close Sept. 30, accessible through its new online portal.

2nd Chance lists hours of operation

Second Chance Emporium in La Grange has announced its hours of operation effective Sept. 11, as follows: •Donations Drop-off Hours – 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. •Sales Store Hours – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Darlene Duffin

Funeral services for Mrs. Darlene Duffin, age 75, of Schulenburg will be held Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 at 11 a.m. from the St. John Catholic Cemtery in St. John, Texas. Visitation will begin at the church on Friday after 9 a.m. with the Parish Rosary recited prior to the Mass at 10:30 a.m.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Elroy Dieringer

Funeral services for Mr. Elroy Dieringer, age 90, of Schulenburg will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 at 10 a.m. from the First Baptist Church in Schulenburg, Texas. Visitation will be held on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.

Men invited to ‘That Man Is You’ sessions on Fridays

Approximately 50 to 60 men meet at 6:30 a.m. on Fridays at St. Rose of Lima in Schulenburg because they want to be better men, husbands, sons and fathers. They struggle to make sense of what is going on in today’s culture, and felt alone going through these things.

Moulton Catholic Church to hold picnic Sept. 17

Fr. Gabriel Maison and the parishioners of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton invite everyone to their annual parish picnic on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the St. Joseph Social Center on the church grounds. The celebration will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. at the newly renovated church.