Church-Charity

Legion donates to Animal Shelter

Legion donates to Animal Shelter

Legion donates to Animal Shelter

Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 recently gave a donation of $500 to the Gardenia E. Jansen Animal Shelter.At the check presentation were Rick Todd (left), finance officer, representing Legion Post 143, and Teresa Brown (right), executive director, representing the Animal Shelter.
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Adopt me!

Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:Meet Curtis – He is a black-mouth cur mix, about 18 months old. Curtis is a sweet, quiet and well-mannered boy who’s ready to find his forever home! Curtis walks beautifully on a leash and will sit politely when you stop to chat.
During or ientation for the upcoming grant cycle, Jamie Lee Manning creates alignment with three advisory councils.

During or ientation for the upcoming grant cycle, Jamie Lee Manning creates alignment with three advisory councils.

GFCF taking Community Impact Grant applications

The Greater Fayette Community Foundation (GFCF) opened its 2025 Community Impact Grant Cycle on June 1, inviting nonprofits, grassroots organizations, coalitions and fiscally sponsored projects from across rural Central Texas to apply for funding through one of its three equity-driven grant...
As part of the new steeple roof installation at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in High Hill, a new 7-foot cross will be installed atop the steeple. The existing cross was not reparable so a new stainless steel cross clad in copper was manufactured and donated by Dennis Venghaus-Schulenburg Sheet Metal. Shown are (from left are Dennis Venghaus, Fr. Luke Prihoda and Forrest Lauher, church maintenance coordinator.

As part of the new steeple roof installation at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in High Hill, a new 7-foot cross will be installed atop the steeple. The existing cross was not reparable so a new stainless steel cross clad in copper was manufactured and donated by Dennis Venghaus-Schulenburg Sheet Metal. Shown are (from left are Dennis Venghaus, Fr. Luke Prihoda and Forrest Lauher, church maintenance coordinator.

New steeple cross blessed at High Hill

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‘90 Miles on 90’ Yard & Antique Sales“90 Miles on 90” featuring more than 90 miles of yard and antique sales will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 6-7 along Highway 90 and throughout participating towns, which include Sealy, Columbus, Glidden, Weimar, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Waelder, Harwood,...

CDA gives $200 scholarships

In the Thursday, May 29 issue, the scholarship amount given by the Catholic Daughters, Court St. Rose No. 1597, was incorrect.It should have stated that the Catholic Daughters, Court St. Rose No. 1597, awarded eight high school seniors scholarships of $200 each at the monthly CDA meeting.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of May 30, total intake for 2025 at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 735 – 337 dogs and 398 cats in need.As of May 30, the shelter had 169 animals in its care – 74 dogs and 95 cats.
Toulo use was the big winner with “Overall Best in Show” and “Most Fashionable.”

Toulo use was the big winner with “Overall Best in Show” and “Most Fashionable.”

Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter holds Homeward Bound fundraiser

Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter’s annual Homeward Bound fundraiser was a hit as “Vanity Fur” was held at Carmine Hall on Saturday, May 17. The community came together in support of the nonprofit and succeeded in raising much-needed funds for the community animal shelter.
Flags placed on veterans’ graves in area cemeteries

Flags placed on veterans’ graves in area cemeteries

Flags placed on veterans’ graves in area cemeteries

Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 members, along with members from the Sons of the American Legion and American Legion Riders, placed flags on the graves of veterans at the St.
CDA 25-year pin awarded

CDA 25-year pin awarded

CDA 25-year pin awarded

Brenda Rehak (right) received her 25-year membership pin at the Catholic Daughters, Court St. Rose No. 1597, meeting on Wednesday, May 21. She is shown with Grace Lebeda (left), regent, Court St. Rose.