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Meadowlark, pine warbler

Meadowlark, pine warbler

Meadowlark, pine warbler

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sent these two photos on Friday, Dec. 29: •PHOTO #1 – Meadowlark, seen at his property near Schulenburg.“I believe this is a Western Meadowlark, though the appearance is very similar to the Eastern Meadowlark, and both are fairly common here in winter,”...
The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department’s OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD for 2023 went to Dylan Schilhab (center). He made the highest percentage of calls, meetings, and drills at 87 percent. The award is sponsored annually by the family of the late Chief Roland Proske. Making the presentation were: (from right) Jeff, Terry, and Pat Proske, as well as (from left) Kelsey and Doran Proske with their daughter Lace. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department’s OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD for 2023 went to Dylan Schilhab (center). He made the highest percentage of calls, meetings, and drills at 87 percent. The award is sponsored annually by the family of the late Chief Roland Proske. Making the presentation were: (from right) Jeff, Terry, and Pat Proske, as well as (from left) Kelsey and Doran Proske with their daughter Lace. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

SVFD presents awards at annual Christmas party on Dec. 14

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Enjoy ing lunch at Jamie’s Cafe was a group from Senior Connections along with Terry and John Knotts, owners of Lyric Theater in Flatonia.

Enjoy ing lunch at Jamie’s Cafe was a group from Senior Connections along with Terry and John Knotts, owners of Lyric Theater in Flatonia.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Senior Connections has been having some wonderful days this grand month of December. Last week started off with the music of Dave Hollas. He goes by the nickname “Super Dave” that was given to him while he was in college. Hollas was “super” to Senior Connections as well.

‘Have You Painted Yet?’ art contest winners named

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with Union Pacific Railroad, sponsored an art contest entitled “Have You Painted Yet?” This first-ever contest for the Schulenburg area began on Nov. 28 with registration.
Fayette County Czech Heritage Society has Christmas party

Fayette County Czech Heritage Society has Christmas party

Fayette County Czech Heritage Society has Christmas party

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society hosted its annual Christmas party at Hanslik Hall in the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange on Dec. 5. It was a festive event as members and guests caroled Czech Christmas songs with Jimmy Fucik accompanying them on the accordion.

Gift ideas from Alzheimer’s Assn.

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Holiday shopping and giftgiving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, and 11 million family members and friends serving as unpaid caregivers for these individuals.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Schulenburg ‘Shop Local Days’ The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce is promoting “Shop Local Days” thru Friday, Dec. 22.

Christmas Parties

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
HERMANN SONS LIFE The Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 Christmas party will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Oakridge Restaurant, with social hour at 5 p.m. and a meal at 6 p.m. Members are asked to bring a $15 gift for the raffle which supports the scholarship fund.
The first-ever City of Schulenburg retirees party was held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at Sengelmann Hall. It represented an accumulation of 371 years of service. A few retirees were missing but hopefully everyone will get to attend next year. Shown are (front row, from left) Eugene Schrader, Clarence Ahlschlager, Arnold Stoever, Ronnie Bohac, Allen Matus, Marvin Wick, (back row) Glen Muhlstein, Melissa Shepard, Debi Holz, Gloria Oeding, Pauline Segura, Candace Berger and Clarence Harteinsteiner.

The first-ever City of Schulenburg retirees party was held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at Sengelmann Hall. It represented an accumulation of 371 years of service. A few retirees were missing but hopefully everyone will get to attend next year. Shown are (front row, from left) Eugene Schrader, Clarence Ahlschlager, Arnold Stoever, Ronnie Bohac, Allen Matus, Marvin Wick, (back row) Glen Muhlstein, Melissa Shepard, Debi Holz, Gloria Oeding, Pauline Segura, Candace Berger and Clarence Harteinsteiner.

City of Schulenburg retirees hold get-together

News Staff
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
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