Adopt me!

Rex (left) and Ike (right) are a couple of the longest residents at the shelter. They are very smart and eager to find a forever home. They would do their best in a home with an active family because of their high energy. Ike and Rex are treat-motivated, so training should be a breeze.

Gardenia E. Janssen 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.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE - Miranda Skalka

A Celebration of Life for Miranda Skalka, age 71, of Schulenburg will be held at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 at St. Mary Hall in High Hill.Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church or School in Schulenburg, or a charity of your choice.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Linda Konvicka Vacek

Funeral services for Linda Konvicka Vacek, age 75, of Schulenburg will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.Interment will follow in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery.The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Jan.

Fire Department, Auxiliary give to Food Pantry

The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department and Auxiliary donated 111 pounds of nonperishable food to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.

Have a beautiful and abstemious 2026

Do you have a game plan for the upcoming year? I think most people have a two-front battle in their resolve to make the most of a new year.An “abstemious” person realizes they need to practice more moderation or abstinence, especially when it comes to food and drink choices.

Food Pantry donation from Hoffmann

Kylee Hoffmann (left), Teen Miss Lone Star State agHERculture, donated 26 pounds of nonperishable food to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Accepting the items was Food Pantry volunteer Tom Janda (right).

Altar Society donates to Food Pantry

The St. Rose Altar Society donated 87 pounds of food and $55 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry during the Christmas season.President Ann Florus (left) represented the Altar Society in presenting the donation to Food Pantry secretary Sheila Brossmann (right).

SAFP gets $1,000 from ‘Holy Smokers’

The St. James Episcopal Church Men’s Club, “Holy Smokers,” recently presented a $1,000 donation to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.Accepting the donation on behalf of the Food Pantry were Debra Blansitt (left), president, and Judy Janik (right), volunteer.

Animal Shelter executive director reflects on 2025

Editor’s note: The following, titled “2025 At A Glance for our Community Animal Shelter,” was written by Teresa Brown, executive director of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter.As the holiday season ends, the entire team at Gardenia E.