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Darla (left) and Orion (right) and are two of the shelter’s friendly bully breed mixes. They are both playful, medium-energy dogs who are looking to find a forever home. They are treat motivated, which has helped in their training.
King-size quilt for High Hill picnic auction

King-size quilt for High Hill picnic auction

King-size quilt for High Hill picnic auction

The St. Mary Catholic Church picnic in High Hill will be held on Sunday, Aug. 31 and will feature a king-size quilt in the auction. The kingsize quilt – called a “Petals Traditional Quilt” – was quilted and donated by Shelley Janda (right). Also holding the quilt is Dorothy Meyer (left).

CASA: youth in foster care can face challenges as school starts

The back-to-school season can bring excitement for some young people, but for youth in foster care, starting it can feel scary and uncertain because the odds are stacked against them when it comes to their educational success.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Lillie Dittrich

Funeral services for Lillie Dittrich, age 95, of Schulenburg will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. with the Parish Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. from the church.
Second Chance donates $20,000 to Fayette County Fair Assn.

Second Chance donates $20,000 to Fayette County Fair Assn.

Second Chance donates $20,000 to Fayette County Fair Assn.

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $20,000 to the Fayette County Fair Association (FCFA) in support of the new food court at the Fairgrounds in La Grange.
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CCA Meals

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.
4th Degree Knights of Columbus officers installed

4th Degree Knights of Columbus officers installed

4th Degree Knights of Columbus officers installed

St. Michael’s Assembly No. 1527, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, recently held its installation of officers. Assembly No. 1527 of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province is comprised of Sir Knights from the Weimar, Schulenburg and Flatonia Knights of Columbus councils.
Working on the charity project that is providing quilts for Hill Country flood victims are (seated at table, from left) Linda Polk, Debbie Huebel, Gay Dobbs, Kathy Bertsch and (back) Kay Marburger.

Working on the charity project that is providing quilts for Hill Country flood victims are (seated at table, from left) Linda Polk, Debbie Huebel, Gay Dobbs, Kathy Bertsch and (back) Kay Marburger.

CVQG assists in quilt project for flood victims

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild has partnered with Connie Kortz and her quilt shop, “My Fabric Friends” in Victoria, to participate in the “Hugs for the Hill Country” quilt drive.

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Praha Picnic (Pražká Pout)The 170th picnic of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at Praha will be held on Friday, Aug. 15. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.A stew/fried chicken dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate (dine-in or to-go). Music from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

St. Mary’s, Praha, to hold picnic Friday, Aug. 15

Fr. Gabriel Maison and the parishioners of St. Mary’s Church, Praha, invite everyone to their annual parish picnic on Friday, Aug. 15 in Praha.The celebration will begin with Mass at 10 a.m.Beginning at 11 a.m.