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Friends of Weimar library reports on Walk Across TX

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Teams participating in Walk Across Texas sponsored by Friends of the Weimar Public Library logged 20,624.62 miles in eight weeks this year!Friends of the Weimar Public Library sponsors this program in the Colorado County area to promote physical activity and a healthier lifestyle.
Adopt me!

Adopt me!

Adopt me!

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:It is raining kittens in Fayette County so the shelter is currently running a discounted adoption event – two kittens for $100 (normal price is $75 each).

FUNERAL NOTICE - James Paul Chaloupka

News Staff
Monday, June 23, 2025
Funeral services for James Paul Chaloupka, age 70, of St. John will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John.The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. with the Parish Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. from the church.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Harlan Hilscher

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Funeral services for Harlan James Hilscher, age 88, of High Hill will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill.The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Parish Rosary to be recited at 10:30 a.m. from the church.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Leonard Korenek

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Funeral services for Leonard Andrew Korenek, age 83, of Schulenburg will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, June 23, 2025 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 a.m. with the Parish Rosary to be recited at 10 a.m. from the church.

Local library lists memorials, new books and donors

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Warm weather has arrived and beautiful sunny days are here, so stop by the Schulenburg Public Library to browse new books recently added to the collection.The library has received the following memorials:•In loving memory of Dr. Gary R.
Attendees from Fayette County at the Central Texas Food Bank conference were (from left) Debra Blansitt, Schulenburg Area Food Pantry; Pam Cunningham, Flatonia Area Food Pantry; “Rooty,” the Food Bank’s mascot; and Mary Vacek, and Linda Oltmann, both of AMEN in La Grange.

Attendees from Fayette County at the Central Texas Food Bank conference were (from left) Debra Blansitt, Schulenburg Area Food Pantry; Pam Cunningham, Flatonia Area Food Pantry; “Rooty,” the Food Bank’s mascot; and Mary Vacek, and Linda Oltmann, both of AMEN in La Grange.

Central Texas Food Bank holds annual conference

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Central Texas Food Bank held its annual conference at the Sheraton Hotel in Georgetown on Thursday, June 12.H.O.P.E. (Helping Our Partners Excel) was the topic presented to the over 300 individuals attending from all 21 counties in the CTFB’s service area, which includes over 200 partner agencies.
The ladies of Flato nia finished another puzzle – they may be practicing for the puzzle-building contest planned for early fall. Shown are (from left) Julia Webster talking to Jo Brunner, Jeanette Zouzalik, Isabel Martinez and Belinda Newman. Those who enjoy puzzles are invited to start forming a team of four, and watch for the big date. What should be the prize? – it’s a puzzling dilemma!

The ladies of Flato nia finished another puzzle – they may be practicing for the puzzle-building contest planned for early fall. Shown are (from left) Julia Webster talking to Jo Brunner, Jeanette Zouzalik, Isabel Martinez and Belinda Newman. Those who enjoy puzzles are invited to start forming a team of four, and watch for the big date. What should be the prize? – it’s a puzzling dilemma!

Sr. Connections weekly update: exciting activities await

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Senior Connections is the gathering place for active seniors in Fayette, Colorado and Lavaca counties. Everyone age 55 and up is welcome to the Schulenburg, Weimar and Flatonia locations. Doors are open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on program days, so feel free to drop by anytime!

GFCF shares 2025 lineup of grants and events

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) is excited to share a full lineup of opportunities, events and celebrations happening across the region in 2025 and wants everyone to be a part of it!
Second Chance donates $25,000 to and Then

Second Chance donates $25,000 to and Then

Second Chance donates $25,000 to And Then

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $25,000 to And Then A New Day. Monies granted will be used to support the organization’s general programming costs for its day program.
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