Church-Charity

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.

Local Food Pantry serves 155 families during July

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 155 families in July with a total of 515 individuals. The Pantry had three new clients with 12 individuals in those families. The amount of food given out was 9,495 pounds. Food donated was 3,098 pounds. The volunteer hours were 385.

GJAS stats

As of Aug. 8, total intake for 2025 at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,137 – 489 dogs and 648 cats in need.As of Aug. 8, the shelter had 153 animals in its care – 56 dogs and 97 cats.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Gladys Surman

Funeral services for Gladys Surman, age 93, of Schulenburg will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.The family will receive friends beginning at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug.
CDA gives to St. Rose School

CDA gives to St. Rose School

CDA gives to St. Rose School

The Catholic Daughters, Court St. Rose, collected school supplies for St. Rose of Lima Catholic School as their Circle of Love project for June.The items collected, as well as monetary donations, go to the teachers at the school.Shown at the presentation are (from left) Jeannie Mican, St.

GJAS stats

As of Aug. 1, total intake for 2025 at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,111 – 474 dogs and 637 cats in need.As of Aug. 1, the shelter had 158 animals in its care – 61 dogs and 97 cats.
At the summer picnic, having fun in the photo booth made by Martha Beckmann are (from left) Irene Janda and her first cousin Annette Jasek.

At the summer picnic, having fun in the photo booth made by Martha Beckmann are (from left) Irene Janda and her first cousin Annette Jasek.

Sr. Connections: fun, friends & good food hub

At Senior Connections, the mission is clear: to enhance the quality of life for active seniors through camaraderie, exciting activities and delicious meals. Seniors are invited for a series of engaging events next week that promise to bring joy and connection. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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St. Michael Harvest FeastThe St. Michael Catholic Church Harvest Feast will be held on Sunday, Aug. 10 at Veterans Memorial Hall in Weimar. Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. A fried chicken/stew meal will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate, with drive-thru plates at the St.