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Sr. Connections: 5 locations for active seniors

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Senior Connections meets in Schulenburg at 1111 Bohlmann Ave., Weimar at 301 W. Saint Charles St., Flatonia at 403 E. North Main St., La Grange at 653 East Pearl St. and Arts for Rural Texas, 1206 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg.

DR. BOBBY J. SMITH II

Program, book-signing by Smith set in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives will welcome Bobby J. Smith II, associate professor of African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, for a presentation and book-signing at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 in the library’s meeting room at 855 S. Jefferson St.

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News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pick-up at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.

DR. BARB SHROUT

De-cluttering topic for Quilt Guild program

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Dr. Barb Shrout will be the guest speaker for the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.Her program is titled, “Divest, De-stress and De-clutter: A Scared Straight Program for Quilters.”Dr.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionNazis in Fayette County during World War II By Edward F. JaneckaThere are very few people who are alive today who went through the difficult times during World War II.It was a much different time.

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Hallettsville gets grant thru FEC program

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Community Reinvestment Grant Program has awarded $10,000 to the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture/Visitor Center to support initiatives designed to promote tourism, strengthen businesses there and enhance community engagement throughout the region.

U.S. flag was presented to the Colorado County EMS in Weimar by the Schulenburg Hermann Sons Life lodge. Shown are (from left) lodge president Ed Moeller, Marilyn Hinze of Colorado County EMS and lodge vice president Mary K. Seifert.

Hermann Sons meeting on Aug. 12 attended by 50

News Staff

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14-2 met on Aug. 12 at Oakridge Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. with 50 members and guests in attendance. President Ed Moeller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. followed by the U.S. and Texas pledges.Secretary Debbie Behlen read the minutes which were approved.

Walhalla EEA told about state conference at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Walhalla Extension Education Association (EEA) Club recently met for its annual summer luncheon at the Garden Company Restaurant in Round Top.At their meeting, club members reviewed the agenda for the upcoming 2026 Texas EEA State Conference which is highlighting the 100th anniversary of TEEA.

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News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Praha Picnic (Pražká Pout)The 171st picnic of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at Praha will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.A stew/fried chicken dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate (dine-in or to-go). Music from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

amonG THoSe PReSenT for the flag dedication at the Alleyton Cemetery were (photo above, from left) Donald Peitert, Theresa Williams, Gina Carter, Tandy Carter, Roger Wade, Marilyn Wade, David Zachmeyer, Judy Zachmeyer, Deacon Michael Fitzgerald and Monrovia Fitzgerald. The photo at right shows the flags on either side of the Alleyton Cemetery Texas Historical Marker.

DAR, SAR attend Alleyton Cemetery flag dedication

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Alleyton Cemetery board of directors dedicated new flags at a ceremony on Saturday, Aug.

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