Church-Charity

Men’s conference slated Jan. 13-14 at St. James

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The St. James Missionary Baptist Church community is beginning the year with a “Men Leading the Way!” conference on Saturday, Jan. 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 14 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the church.
The St. James Episcopal Church Men’s Club of La Grange, also known as the Holy Smokers, represented by George Frondorf (left), recently donated $1,000 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Accepting the donation is SAFP president Debra Blansitt (right).

The St. James Episcopal Church Men’s Club of La Grange, also known as the Holy Smokers, represented by George Frondorf (left), recently donated $1,000 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Accepting the donation is SAFP president Debra Blansitt (right).

Holy Smokers donate to Food Pantry

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
KJZT Family Life, Ammannsville Society No. 24, represented by Gloria Miksch (center), president, made a monetary donation of $392 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry in December. Accepting the donation were Veronica Smith (left) and Sheila Brossmann (right), both SAFP board members.

KJZT Family Life, Ammannsville Society No. 24, represented by Gloria Miksch (center), president, made a monetary donation of $392 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry in December. Accepting the donation were Veronica Smith (left) and Sheila Brossmann (right), both SAFP board members.

Ammannsville KJZT gives to SAFP

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024

Animal Shelter statistics

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
As of Jan. 5, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 23 for the year 2024– eight dogs and 15 cats in need. As of Jan. 5, the shelter had 70 animals in its care – 36 dogs and 34 cats.
This drawing byayoung child, with a red door at the bottom center, became the inspiration for establishing “The Red Door Fund for Mental Health” through the Fayette Community Foundation.

This drawing byayoung child, with a red door at the bottom center, became the inspiration for establishing “The Red Door Fund for Mental Health” through the Fayette Community Foundation.

Red Door Fund announces campaigns

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health, a program established in 2021 through the Fayette Community Foundation, is now looking to 2024 and has already secured a $25,000 matching donation.
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CCA Meals

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
CCA’s “Meals on Wheels,” located in the Civic Center, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Please call 979-743-4036 two weeks in advance for the meals, which will be delivered to the homebound or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Helen Shimek

News Staff
Monday, January 8, 2024
Funeral services for Helen Shimek, age 87, of Schulenburg will be held Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Rose Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Texas. Visitation will begin after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church with the Parish Rosary to be recited prior to the Mass at 10 a.m.

Food Pantry serves 148 families during December

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 148 families in December with a total of 480 individuals. The Pantry had five new clients with a total of 19 individuals. The amount of food given out was 8,888 pounds. Food donated was 3,948 pounds. The volunteer hours were 336.
A 60-year DAR pin was presented to 1976 organizing regent, Sarah Peel Mabry (right), by DAR officer Sherry Hebert (left).

A 60-year DAR pin was presented to 1976 organizing regent, Sarah Peel Mabry (right), by DAR officer Sherry Hebert (left).

Smith-McMillan NSDAR enjoys Christmas luncheon

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The annual Smith-McMillan NSDAR Chapter Christmas luncheon was held at the Fritsch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange.
Jim Schmidt, legislative ambassador and executive team member for the National School Chaplain Association, stands before the Arkansas State Capitol with his wife Sheila. Jim Schmidt is from Schulenburg.

Jim Schmidt, legislative ambassador and executive team member for the National School Chaplain Association, stands before the Arkansas State Capitol with his wife Sheila. Jim Schmidt is from Schulenburg.

School chaplains gain state, national momentum

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Editor’s note: The following is from Jim Schmidt, legislative ambassador and member of the executive team of the National School Chaplain Association (NSCA). Schmidt is a native of Schulenburg and a graduate of Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg.
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