Society

BIRTHS

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Oliver Eugene Smajstrla RobedeeChristen Smajstrla and Samuel Robedee of Hackberry are excited to announce the birth of their first child, Oliver Eugene Smajstrla Robedee. Oliver ‘Ollie’ was born on Tuesday, July 21 at 12:07 p.m., weighing 6 pounds and 3.6 ounces and measuring 18 inches long.

REUNIONS

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Simmons, Lemons and AdamsThe Simmons, Lemons and Adams annual family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Blase’s Hall (361-772-4329) near Hallettsville. Blase’s is located on Highway 90A nine miles east of Shiner and approximately 3½ miles west of Hallettsville.

BULLETIN BOARD

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
St. Rose School Construction Showcase Event Phase i and Phase ii of construction at St. Rose of lima Catholic School have been completed and the community is invited to a showcase on Friday, Aug. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. highlighting the current and future visions for the school.

Local library lists memorials, new books, donations

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The hot summer temperatures are here and the Schulenburg Public Library has some awesome new books – come check one out.The library has received the following memorials:•In loving memory of Bernice Goppert – Given by Andy and Lisa Rolirad.•In loving memory of Mrs.
Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservatio n Inc. received $5,000 for renovation projects at its historic hall. Shown are (foreground, from left) FEC board president Joseph Kruppa; and Michael Sacks, vice president of community affairs for Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservation Inc.

Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservatio n Inc. received $5,000 for renovation projects at its historic hall. Shown are (foreground, from left) FEC board president Joseph Kruppa; and Michael Sacks, vice president of community affairs for Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservation Inc.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, CoBank announce four matching grants

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Fayette Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $30,000 in matching grants to four area organizations through the cooperative’s Sharing Success Grant Program, supporting projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life across the cooperative’s service area.

Meeting Notices

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.All members and potential members are invited to attend.
Frank Hausmann standing below the bluff. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Frank Hausmann standing below the bluff. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Footprints of Fayette

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Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Frank Hausmann’s Ferry Across the Colorado River By Carolyn HeinsohnThere were several ferries that provided transportation across the Colorado River near La Grange before the first Travis Street bridge was built in 1883, thereby eliminating the need for most ferries to still be useful.
Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bishop Forest High School class of 1961 held its 65-year class reunion on Saturday, June 13 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. It was indeed a very joyous reunion of reminiscing and laughter.
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