Local Food Pantry serves 169 families during Nov.

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 169 families in November with a total of 504 individuals. The Pantry had eight new clients with a total of 29 individuals. The amount of food given out was 9,064 pounds. Food donated was 7,219 pounds. The volunteer hours were 343.

Christ came to bring you peace

Seven hundred years before the first Christmas, Isaiah the prophet wrote, “A child has been born for us and God has given us a Son and he will be called the Prince of Peace.” He was speaking of Jesus’ birth before it happened.

Colorado River Trail Riders Association donates to SAFP

The Colorado River Trail Riders Association of Weimar recently donated $500 to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are (from left) Tina Kiker, member of the trail riders; Joyce Canada and Veronica Smith, both pantry volunteers; and Cary Hackler and Mike Henke, both members of the trail riders.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Bernard Ripper

Funeral services for Mr. Bernard Frank Ripper, age 92, of Schulenburg will be held Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023 at 10 a.m. from the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Texas. Visitation will begin Tuesday at 4 p.m. with the Parish Rosary to be recited at 6 p.m.

RNNG to meet Dec. 13

The Rural Nonprofit Networking Group (RNNG) invites all nonprofit staff and volunteers to join its next gathering which will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 beginning at 10 a.m. This month, the gathering will be hosted by St. James Episcopal Church and Preschool, and will be held at St.

Christmas give-aways on Dec. 16 announced

St. James Missionary Baptist Church and its pastor, Rev. Andrew E. Stafford, are presenting a Christmas season give-away consisting of 50 turkey dinners/ gift cards. This will take place on Saturday, Dec. 16 from 1 to 5 p.m.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of Dec. 1, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,508 for the year– 696 dogs and 812 cats in need. As of Dec. 1, the shelter had 82 animals in its care – 37 dogs and 45 cats.

Holman KJZT donates to Food Pantry

KJZT (Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas) Society No. 65 of Holman recently donated 130 pounds of non-perishable food to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry. Shown are (from left) Linda Besetzny, society member; Ken Berger, SAFP volunteer; and Ann Dobecka, society member.

Matching funds campaign for Turtle Wing under way

Turtle Wing Foundation announces $15,000 in matching funds for its end-of-year “Giving Wings” campaign, thanks to JBar- B Foods and Freyburg Hall.

Temple Israel invites public to Hanukkah

Temple Israel invites public to Hanukkah Temple Israel invites the community to join the congregation each night of Hanukkah, Thursday, Dec. 7 to Thursday, Dec. 14, to light the big menorah in front of the building at 211 Baumgarten St. in Schulenburg at 5:15 p.m..