Stanzel Foundation’s 2024-25 report available

The Stanzel Family Foundation has released its 2024-25 Annual Report, sharing stories and insights from its ongoing work in Schulenburg and Weimar.The report reflects more than grants awarded.

Are you asleep?

“Wake up sleeper, rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you” (Ephesians 5:14).I hope you have handled the time change well and are sleeping properly. Sleep is important when it’s time to sleep. But is it possible to be asleep when one is awake? TheApostle Paul seems to think so.

Free meals at Stevens Chapel Thurs.

Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church and New People/New Places grant provider are hosting a “free” monthly meal each month during 2026.The “free” monthly meal for March will be served on Thursday, March 26 starting at 4 p.m.. The location is Stevens Chapel UMC, 309 Wolters Ave.

Animal Shelter statistics

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 - James "Jim" Miksch

Funeral services for James "Jim" Miksch, age 81, of Schulenburg will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.Interment will follow in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the Schulenburg American Legion Post 143.

Texas Exes GJAS supply drive

The Fayette County Texas Exes are hosting a supply drive during March to support Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter.

Methodist group collects for local Food Pantry

The adult Sunday School class of First Methodist Church of Schulenburg collected $400 for the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown at the check presentation are (from left) Jackie and Roger Shaller, church members; Dallas Canada, Food Pantry volunteer; and Michael Bennett, church member.

Free meals available at Stevens Chapel Mar. 26

Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church and New People/New Places grant provider are hosting a “free” monthly meal each month during 2026.The “free” monthly meal for March will be served on Thursday, March 26 starting at 4 p.m.. The location is Stevens Chapel UMC, 309 Wolters Ave.

What’s in it for me ???

Many in our nation suffer from the malady of instant gratification. There is just way too much whining and crying when things do not go their way or if things are not happening fast enough. Such persons make themselves and their views the priority.

Stevens Chapel 133rd anniversary service set

The 133rd anniversary service for Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church will be held on Sunday, March 22 starting at 3 p.m. The public is invited.Guest speaker will be Rev.Allen Noah, pastor of Henson Chapel/ Evans Chapel United Methodist Church in Gonzales.