Society

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...

Alt Text for Image

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).

Library gets grant for children’s books

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Schulenburg Public Library has been selected as a 2026 Texas Library Grant recipient by the Texas Book Festival and Texas Library Association. The grant, in the amount of $2,500, will be used for children’s books.

Summer heat safety tips

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

With increased temperatures and the increased risk of heatrelated illness, Texas State Parks staff are presenting seven tips to help visitors beat the heat and enjoy the beauty the state has to offer.•Hydrate – For every hour you spend in the heat, drink 16 ounces of water.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Schulenburg Knights of Columbus BBQ Pork Steak Dinner The Schulenburg KCs will serve a drive-thru-only barbecue pork steak dinner on Sunday, July 12 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at the Schulenburg KC Hall.

Reunions

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 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.

Meetings

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at the Ammannsville KJT Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Refreshments and a meal will be served.All Vietnam Veterans of America members, Associates of the Vietnam Veterans members and non-members are invited.

The entrance gate to Florida Chapel Cemetery, named by Stephen Townsend for the state where he met his wife and started his family. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionStephen Townsend: Early Round Top Settler By Jeff MesserStephen Townsend was born in Marlboro County, South Carolina, in the year 1800.

In the Qualifying Livestock Judging contest, the team of (from left) Holden Holub, Tatum Fritsch, Keeley Warnken and Rheagan Karisch placed 10th.

Fayette 4-H’ers participate in Texas 4-H Roundup

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Eleven Fayette County 4-H’ers competed in the 2026 Texas 4-H Roundup at Texas A&M University in College Station from June 2-4 and four also received scholarships.Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event for Texas 4-H, with senior 4-H members competing in approximately 50 diverse contests.

Subscribe to