Meetings

Democratic Neighbors Luncheon The Fayette County Democratic Party invites the public to its monthly luncheon (self-pay) on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Highway 71, La Grange. For further information, email fayettetxdemocrats@gmail.

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Annual VVA Veterans Party Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 870, will hold its annual Veterans Party on Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Ammannsville Hall. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and there will be a drawing at 7 p.m. Beef stew and chicken noodle soup will be served (donations accepted).

Swartz home chosen as November yard of the month

The home of David and Jean Swartz at 305 Bohlmann has been chosen as November yard of the month by the Schulenburg Garden Club. Dave gives Jean all the credit for their beautiful yard and flower beds. She has over 30 species of flowering plants, foliage plants and succulents.

Cornyn tells ‘ The Pecan Tale of Plenty’

As the days grow shorter and cooler, pecan trees in Texas prepare for their annual debut. Leaves take on hues of amber and crimson, painting a breathtaking landscape that attracts visitors from near and far.

Hermann Sons Life elects 2024 officers at meeting

Twenty-nine members and guests were present at the Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Special guest was Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever, who gave a presentation about his entity’s work in Fayette County.

200+ attend 2nd annual Rural Philanthropy Day

On Friday, Nov. 3, 206 nonprofit and philanthropic organization representatives gathered at the Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange for the second annual South Central Texas Rural Philanthropy Day hosted by Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) and Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF).

4-H’ers compete in Aggiefest judging contest

Twenty-two Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Texas A&M Aggiefest Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Oct. 21. Results for the Fayette County 4-H participants, and clubs to which they belong, were: •Junior Maroon Team – Champion Junior Team. Team members: Kaisley Janecka..............

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SISD taking referrals for Gifted/Talented program Schulenburg ISD is now planning for the Gifted/Talented program and accepting referrals for students in kindergarten and grades 6-11 grades who may need services for school.

Meetings

Retired Teachers The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, Nov. 13 at the New Life Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange.

Vegan cooking class slated in La Grange

The public is invited to a vegan cooking class (with vegetarian tips) for a Thanksgiving meal on Sunday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall, 1000 East Business Highway 71, La Grange Anyone wanting to attend is asked by RSVP by Tuesday, Nov.