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Shown at the Bishop’s Award presentation are (front row, from left) St. Rose students Tenley Zbranek, Caroline Bartek, Mallory Bonner and Saybra Pinney; (middle row) St. Rose students Reese Dusek and Courtney Magliolo; Bishop Brendan Cahill; St. Rose student Rilee Durfey; Robert Whitworth, diocese superintendent of Catholic schools; (back row) St. Rose principal Rosanne Gallia; and St. Rose students Brett Hollas, Weston Hollas, William Eudy, Bo Brossmann and Holden Holub.

Shown at the Bishop’s Award presentation are (front row, from left) St. Rose students Tenley Zbranek, Caroline Bartek, Mallory Bonner and Saybra Pinney; (middle row) St. Rose students Reese Dusek and Courtney Magliolo; Bishop Brendan Cahill; St. Rose student Rilee Durfey; Robert Whitworth, diocese superintendent of Catholic schools; (back row) St. Rose principal Rosanne Gallia; and St. Rose students Brett Hollas, Weston Hollas, William Eudy, Bo Brossmann and Holden Holub.

St. Rose 8th graders get certificates from bishop

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Each year, Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Victoria Diocese presents awards to eighth graders in the diocese who meet the criteria of a theology test and Christian behavior in doing service for their schools, parish and community.On Tuesday, April 29, the St.

GJAS took in 75 animals in a week

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter took in 75 dogs and cats in need during the week of April 26 to May 2, and jumped from 102 in care to 155 in care in seven days.As of May 2, total intake for 2025 stood at 576 – 297 dogs and 279 cats in need.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Cynthia Gassmann Barton

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Funeral services for Cynthia Gassmann Barton, age 84, of Schulenburg will be held on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill.Tha 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 - Gladys Olle

News Staff
Monday, May 5, 2025
Memorial services for Gladys (Krause) Olle, age 93, of Schulenburg will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill.The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m. from the church.You are invited to sign the guestbook at schwenkebaumgarten.com.
Students receive First Holy Communion at St. Rose Parish

Students receive First Holy Communion at St. Rose Parish

Students receive First Holy Communion at St. Rose Parish

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Students from St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and the St. Rose CCD Program made their First Holy Communion on Saturday, April 26 at a 10 a.m. Mass.
St. Rose picks Orsak for St. Mother Seton Award

St. Rose picks Orsak for St. Mother Seton Award

St. Rose picks Orsak for St. Mother Seton Award

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Diocese of Victoria Office of Catholic Schools, in partnership with home and school associations throughout the diocese, held the St. Mother Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards ceremony at the Shiner K.C. Hall on Thursday evening, April 10.This year, St.
The descendants of the Peter Sommer family have donated $1,081.64 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are Violet Sommer Hollas (center), granddaughter, Debra Blansitt (right), great-granddaughter, and Ed Semler (left), Food Pantry board member.

The descendants of the Peter Sommer family have donated $1,081.64 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are Violet Sommer Hollas (center), granddaughter, Debra Blansitt (right), great-granddaughter, and Ed Semler (left), Food Pantry board member.

Sommer family contributes to SAFP

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Swiss Alp United Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation, along with Pastor Lemae Higgs, has donated 87 pounds of non-perishable food plus $100 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. This was the church’s Lenten Wood Drive. Jack Niesner, pantry vice president, is shown delivering the food items to the pantry.

The Swiss Alp United Evangelical Lutheran Church congregation, along with Pastor Lemae Higgs, has donated 87 pounds of non-perishable food plus $100 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. This was the church’s Lenten Wood Drive. Jack Niesner, pantry vice president, is shown delivering the food items to the pantry.

Swiss Alp Church donates to Food Pantry

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Decoration Days

Old High Hill Cemetery Association Meeting, Decoration Day
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 4 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St., Schulenburg at 2 p.m.All members, family and descendants of those buried in the cemetery are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting.
Adopt me!

Adopt me!

Adopt me!

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Dog Appreciation Month in April is a time to recognize how dogs form bonds with humans and demonstrate loyalty and unconditional love. If you’ve considered adding a dog to your family, please consider stopping by the shelter to meet a few dogs.
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