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Learn & play chess at the local Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Seven youngsters (right) and teacher, David McCall (above), compete in chess matches last week at the Schulenburg Public Library. Sponsored by McCall, the Schulenburg Chess Club is free to ages 5 and up. It meets every Wednesday at the Public Library from 4:45-5:45 p.m.

This unidentified cotton gin is believed to have been located in Fayette County. Anyone who recognizes it is asked to please contact the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives at 979-968-3765 and ask for Rox Ann or email archives@cityoflg.com.

Program on cotton gins set in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives invites the public to an evening focused on the cotton stories and history of Fayette and Washington counties.The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 in the meeting room at the rear of the Fayette Public Library at 855 S. Jefferson St.

Young Farmers set hay show at Fayette Co. Fair

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 57th annual hay show on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. The hay sale will begin at 8 p.m.

2024 Schedule of Events

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

THURSDAY, AUG. 1 (no gate admission)• 6 p.m. – Food booths & Pavilion biergarten open• 6-10 p.m. – KENDRA KRUPALA & THAT DAMN BAND; Kid Zone (inflatables & water slides)• 8 p.m. – Rodeo Slack (free admission)FRIDAY, AUG. 2 (gate admission after 5 p.m. - $20)• 9 a.m.

SPD removes electronic games, seizes $29,000

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Execution of search warrants by the Schulenburg Police Department resulted in the seizure of 17 machines and $29,210 at three businesses on Kessler Avenue (Highway 77) in Schulenburg on Monday afternoon, July 21.

FCCID donates Turtle Wing Foundation

FCCID donates $15,000 to three local entities

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Fayette County Commission for Intellectual Disabilities presented $5,000 donations last week to two Schulenburg-based non-profit organizations and a local governmental entity to help them advance their work with individuals in the community who have intellectual disabilities.

Repairs to Courthouse windows delineated

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from Red River Restoration of Coupland at its regular meeting on Thursday, July 25.Steven Svec, who heads Courthouse maintenance, said that the Courthouse windows are in desperate need of paint and have cracked glass, among other issues.

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays at 4.0 percent in June, area rates increase

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

For the third straight month, Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, which was one-tenth of a percent below the national rate for June.Fayette County’s unemployment rate increased 0.7 percent from May to June, from 3.0 to 3.

Walking the campus of the Czech Village to view highlights are President Petr Pavel, his wife Eva Pavlová and their delegation.

President of Czech Republic visits La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located in the Czech Village at the Fairgrounds in La Grange, experienced a once-ina- lifetime event on Saturday, July 13 when Czech Republic President Petr Pavel and his wife Eva Pavlová were hosted by the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC), also...

Miss Schulenburg & her court crowned

News Staff

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant was held Saturday, July 20 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.

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