Society

Book cover for Images of America: African Americans of Round Top

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

At the Fayette County Historical Commission meeting on March 18, the agenda included a presentation from member David L. Collins Sr. about his new book, African Americans of Round Top, part of the “Images of America” series published by Arcadia Publishing.

Walk Across Texas offered by Weimar Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife are offering the Walk Across Texas program, a way to get involved, improve one’s health and have fun. It focuses on teams that record the miles they walk in an attempt to compete with other teams of walkers.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Weimar KCs Fried Catfish Dinners During Lent Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 is holding a drive-thruonly fried catfish dinner each Friday of Lent – remaining dates are March 15 and March 22 – from 5 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.

Meetings

Vietnam Veterans

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

VVA The next meeting of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 870, will be Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. the Ammannsville KJT Hall. Food and refreshments will be provided at the meeting. VVA, AVVA and prospective members are invited to attend.

Museum holding gift basket drawing

News Staff

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Everyone is encouraged by the museum board to visit the Schulenburg Historical Museum and learn about Schulenburg’s interesting history. All visitors between now and Saturday, April 6 are eligible to register for the gift baskets.

ACCSS to host 5K run at Sausagefest

News Staff

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Sausagefest is a day of fun and festivities set for Saturday, April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. For those eager to put in a few extra steps that morning and possibly earn a few extra samples of sausage or kraut, the first event will be a 5K hosted by the Alliance for College & Career Student Success.

No photos or sketch es exist of the Kate Ward, but this would be a close resemblance. In the early years, the Colorado River in Texas came to be a highway of commerce.

Footprints of Fayette

The Kate Ward By Charles Hebert

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission The following article appeared in the Wednesday, July 16, 1845 edition of The Texas Telegraph and Texas Register in Houston: “Steamboat Launched.

Local Food Pantry serves 130 families in February

News Staff

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 130 families in February with a total of 361 individuals. The Pantry had four new clients with a total of 13 individuals. The amount of food given out was 6,838 pounds. Food donated was 4,492 pounds. The volunteer hours were 352.

Really enjoying themselves during bingo were Cynthia Meyer, Alice Fajkus and Lillian Vanicek at the front table, and Cheri Wilson, Julie Hill and Faye Smith at the second table.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Goodbye February, hello March – Senior Connections has a new monthly calendar out and is excited about the speakers coming to the Center on Mondays to talk about relevant issues, bingo callers set up on Wednesdays, some delicious meals that have been planned and some great activities and outings to...

ARTS summer camp registration opens Mar. 8

News Staff

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) is committed to providing art experiences and art education to the children of rural Texas throughout the year. ARTS’ summer camps provide a creative space for young artists to learn and play.

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