Society

‘Voices of Veterans’ has new episode

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announces the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program. This episode features the story of Texas veteran Glen Pugh, who was born in Tyler.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
47th annual Weimar Firemen’s Dinner The 47th annual dinner benefitting the Weimar Volunteer Fire Department will be held on Sunday, Oct. 29 atWeimarVeterans Memorial Hall. Drive-thru serving will start at 10:30 a.m. and serving in the hall will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

CASA to join in Stand Sunday observance Nov. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Since 2004, churches across the country have shown their commitment to supporting the most vulnerable populations in their communities through Stand Sunday – a globally recognized day of prayer for children and families involved in foster care. This year, on Sunday, Nov.
Union Church with the shutters of five large widows on the west side tilted open for air circulation. There are also three small windows across the upper front. Photo Courtesy of First Presbyterian Church

Union Church with the shutters of five large widows on the west side tilted open for air circulation. There are also three small windows across the upper front. Photo Courtesy of First Presbyterian Church

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
The Union Church of La Grange Presbyterians worshipped in Texas from as early as 1826, when Stephen Townsend and much of his extended family left Florida and came to Texas.

Thomas to speak in Weimar on preserving history

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Author and storyteller Elaine Thomas will be at the Weimar Public Library on Friday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. to share her expertise on gathering facts and stories in order to preserve a little bit of history.

La Grange groups set holiday trip to Berclair Mansion

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
A holiday trip to the Berclair Mansion is being hosted by the Casino Art Association board and La Grange Main Street on Sunday, Dec. 3. The tour will leave La Grange at 8 a.m. and return by 5 p.m.

Holiday arts/crafts show set

News Staff
Tuesday, October 24, 2023
On Sunday, Nov. 12, the “Holiday in the Country” arts and crafts show will be presented by the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Schulenburg Hall, 405 South St.
Speaker Colton Bubela focused his discussion on trees.

Speaker Colton Bubela focused his discussion on trees.

Bubela gives program at Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Schulenburg Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 3 was opened by president Bonnie Baker with the Garden Club Prayer. A luncheon was served by hostesses Nova Stonecipher, Mary Demel and Jan Ripper. Nineteen members and one guest enjoyed delicious chicken lasagna, salads and desserts.
An ancest or’s Czech books of pl ays were brought by Dominik Woodworth (second from left) and Zander Woodworth (second from right) along with their grandmother Taffy Danner (left) and greatgrandmother Betty Danner (right).

An ancest or’s Czech books of pl ays were brought by Dominik Woodworth (second from left) and Zander Woodworth (second from right) along with their grandmother Taffy Danner (left) and greatgrandmother Betty Danner (right).

Fayette Czech Heritage Society has fall meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
On Sunday, October 8, 2023, The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held its fall meeting at Hanslik Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange on Sunday, Oct. 8. Members were reminded that October is Czech Heritage Month.
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