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Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
As of June 20, total intake for 2025 at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 868 – 394 dogs and 474 cats in need.As of June 20, the shelter had 168 animals in its care – 62 dogs and 106 cats.
CCA Meals

CCA Meals

CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Combined CommunityAction’s “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.
Available for the June birthday picture were (from left) volunteer Brenda Ray, volunteer and art instructor Jaime Janda, Clara Christ and volunteer Pam Janda.

Available for the June birthday picture were (from left) volunteer Brenda Ray, volunteer and art instructor Jaime Janda, Clara Christ and volunteer Pam Janda.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Loneliness can be a silent yet formidable foe, especially among senior citizens. Studies show that social isolation can lead to various health issues, including depression, cognitive decline and even physical ailments.

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.
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