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Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission1880 La Grange City Ordinances, Part 1 Fayette County Historical Com.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, June 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.
Garden Club donates book to library

Garden Club donates book to library

Garden Club donates book to library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club presented its annual book donation to the Schulenburg Public Library this past week. The book, titled Cultivating Chaos, tells about how to landscape large areas with self-seeding plants.

Reunions

Cernoch
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
CernochDescendants of Jon and Maria Cernoch will have their 37th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 6 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Each family is asked to bring covered dish foods to share. Eating utensils and drinks will be furnished.

CHS to host pageants

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Czech Heritage Society of Texas will host the 24th annual Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen and fourth annual Youth Royalty pageants at the Jay F. Feibelman Garden Ridge Community & Event Center, 9400 Municipal Parkway, San Antonio, on Saturday, June 6.Registration will begin at 8 a.m.
MINDY OBENHAUS

MINDY OBENHAUS

Weimar library to host Christian romance author

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus will be at the Weimar Public Library on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m.In another of this year’s Friends of the Weimar Public Library’s 2026 author series, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and talk with Obenhaus, a much recognized Christian romance author.
The lucky winn er of some great blackout bingo prizes was Mary Guenther (right), shown with Deannie Crim (left), who called the bingo game along with Reigan Schultz from Schulenburg Family Fitness Center.

The lucky winn er of some great blackout bingo prizes was Mary Guenther (right), shown with Deannie Crim (left), who called the bingo game along with Reigan Schultz from Schulenburg Family Fitness Center.

Sr. Connections: the place for active srs. in Schulenburg, Flatonia, Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Senior Connections warm and welcoming activity centers are a beacon for seniors to gather over a hot cup of coffee, a rowdy game of dominoes, Sequence, or many other games, and good company. The day gets better with home-cooked, nutritious meals, educational programs, bingo and much more.

Date set for local pageant

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant date has been set for Saturday, July 18 at the Schulenburg KC Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.More information will follow in paper or can be found by checking the Schulenburg Festival website at www.Schulenburgfestival.org.
Catholic Life recognizes Bohlmann

Catholic Life recognizes Bohlmann

Catholic Life recognizes Bohlmann

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Catholic Life Insurance recently presented Mildred Bohlmann (left) with the Golden Certificate Award. She received a golden Rosary along with a golden certificate as a thank you for her years of faith and for holding an active policy with Catholic Life Insurance.
New registration fees for April were donated by Anytime Fitness.Program director Stephanie Shroyer (left) received the donation from Amanda Brown (right). Senior Connections is so grateful to Anytime Fitness for this kind gesture.

New registration fees for April were donated by Anytime Fitness.Program director Stephanie Shroyer (left) received the donation from Amanda Brown (right). Senior Connections is so grateful to Anytime Fitness for this kind gesture.

Senior Connections: gathering place for active seniors in tri-county area

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Senior Connections serves seniors 55 and up in Fayette, Colorado and Lavaca counties, with locations in Schulenburg, Weimar and Flatonia. The schedule is the same at all three locations: doors open at 9 a.m. and close at 2 p.m.
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