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SHS class of 1976 enjoys 50-year reunion

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Schulenburg High School class of 1976 gathered for a 50-year reunion on Friday, June 5 at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Hall. A total of 24 members attended along with some spouses. In addition to the “golden” reunion, Fr.

Reunions

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

DiERiNGERThe Dieringer family reunion will be held on Saturday, July 18 from noon to 6 p.m. at Freyburg Hall. For reservations, call Michael at 361-217-8199.KRISCHKEThe 48th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 19 at St. Mary’s Hall in High Hill. The hall will open at 9 a.m.

American Legion officers named

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

American Legion McBride Post 143 officers for fiscal year 2026 are: Front row, from left: Bob Heinrich, commander; Ed Semler, first vice commander; Gerald Smith, second vice commander; Harry Bartosch, sergeant-at-arms; Jack Niesner, assistant sergeant-atarms; Dennis Muhlstein, adjutant; Vernon...

Deta il from an 1840 map of Fayette County drawn by W.H. Sandusky that includes the S. Castleman half league. The original map is in Austin at the Texas General Land Office.

‘1st Survey of Austin’s Colony’ program set in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Henry Mayo, a professional surveyor and well-known historian at College Station, has recently applied for a historical marker for the First Survey of Austin’s Colony, marking the Sylvanus Castleman half league (2,214 acres) located a bit north of La Grange on the west bank of the Colorado River.

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Quilt Guild to host Watts at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild will welcome Michelle Watts from New Braunfels to the Tuesday, July 28 meeting at 10 a.m.Watts will present a trunk show and a lecture entitled, “My Wearable Art Collections.” She has been quilting and designing for over 38 years.

Auxiliary officers elected

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Schulenburg American Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 officers for fiscal year 2026 are as follows: Front row, from left: Patricia Hranicky, president; Barbara Brown, vice president; Debora Behlen, treasurer; and Brenda Wyman, secretary Back row, from left: Sandi Gutherie, sergeant-at-arms; Linda...

Carey receives Quilt of Valor

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

J.J. Carey, a three-time combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient, was recently presented a Quilt of Valor. He served two deployments in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. On hand for the Quilt of Valor presentation were (from left) Bob Heinrich, Frank White, Gerald Smith, Don Christen, recipient J.J.

Schulenburg Area Food Pantry – (from left) Jacqueline Figg, NVCW, with Jack Niesner, Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.

NVCW donates hamburger to area food pantries

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Seven area food pantries have received donations of beef from Navidad Valley Cattle Women.CattleWomen encourage everyone to aim for 25 to 30 grams of protein at all three meals.

Stephen Townsend’s gra ve in Florida Chapel Cemetery, which displays both the emblem of the Sons of the Republic of Texas and the Square and Compasses of Freemasonry. Photo by Jeff Messer

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionStephen Townsend’s Influence on Fayette County Freemasonry By Jeff Messer Stephen Townsend, who was introduced in last week’s article, was also deeply involved in Freemasonry, which was rapidly spreading across Texas during the...

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Retired Teachers donate to PAT

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) has donated 200 books to Parents As Teachers of Rural South Central Texas (PATRSCTX).

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