Church-Charity

CASA gives reminders during Child Abuse Prevention Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.
Freyburg Church gives to SAFP

Freyburg Church gives to SAFP

Freyburg Church gives to SAFP

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Freyburg Methodist Church, represented by Junette Rodecap (left), church member, recently donated $800 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Accepting donation were Rodney Michalke (front), SAFP volunteer, and Debra Blansitt (right), SAFP president.
Food Pantry gets donation from KC 4th Degree

Food Pantry gets donation from KC 4th Degree

Food Pantry gets donation from KC 4th Degree

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree, St. Michael’s Assembly No. 1527, recently donated $500 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are (from left) Ken Berger and Tom Bargas, members; Debra Blansitt, SAFP president; and Paul Zapalac, member. St. Michael’s Assembly No.

FUNERAL NOTICE - William "Dean" McKennon

News Staff
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Funeral services for Williams "Dean" McKennon, age 71, will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.Interment will follow in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.Visitation will be on Friday, April 18, 2025 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Second Chance gives $10,000 to Mary Gray Foundation

Second Chance gives $10,000 to Mary Gray Foundation

Second Chance gives $10,000 to Mary Gray Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $10,000 to the Mary Gray Foundation (MGF). Monies granted will fund the MGF pottery program which will include setting up a clay studio and the purchase of equipment, tools, clay and glazes.
CCA Meals

CCA Meals

CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 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.
Wor king diligently to hang items for the Ageless Artistry show were (from left) Martha Beckmann and Deborah Jones, one of several teams of artists. The reception was held on Saturday, April 12 and the exhibit will remain open until May 9 at 1203 Kessler Ave. in Schulenburg.

Wor king diligently to hang items for the Ageless Artistry show were (from left) Martha Beckmann and Deborah Jones, one of several teams of artists. The reception was held on Saturday, April 12 and the exhibit will remain open until May 9 at 1203 Kessler Ave. in Schulenburg.

Fun-filled week ahead at Senior Connections

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Senior Connections, a gathering place for active seniors, is grateful for the wonderful community created with its membership. Every person brings his or her outstanding personalities, experiences, talents and caring spirit that make the days together special – it’s like one big family.

There’s more to Easter than eggs

Pastor Jerry Evins
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Most people have nothing against eggs. We love eating eggs and receive them as “good gifts from above.” Enjoy them over Easter. Even better, when it comes to Easter, a ton of good news comes our way, thanks to the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Legion holds drawing at Sausagefest

Legion holds drawing at Sausagefest

Legion holds drawing at Sausagefest

News Staff
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Each year at Sausagefest, Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 sets up an awning where members sell tickets for a drawing, usually held around 5:30 p.m.This year’s winner was Albert Srubar (right), shown with C.W. Leonard (left), Post 143 executive committee chairman.
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