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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
St. John Parish Fourth of July PicnicSt. John Parish will hold its picnic on Saturday, July 4 at the parish grounds in St. John.
The Amos Pavlik Memorial Sc holarship was presented to Clara Magliolo (center) by Fayette County Czech Heritage Society chapter President Betty Danner (right) and Carolyn Heinsohn (left).

The Amos Pavlik Memorial Sc holarship was presented to Clara Magliolo (center) by Fayette County Czech Heritage Society chapter President Betty Danner (right) and Carolyn Heinsohn (left).

Fayette Czech Society holds piknik

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society met June 9 at Hanslik Hall in the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange for its annual piknik meeting.Members enjoyed a meal of sausage wraps, side dishes and desserts, along with Czech songs accompanied by accordion music and a silent...

MEETINGS

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
QUILT GUILDColorado Valley Quilt Guild will host author Janet Shawgo of Gal veston at its meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Shawgo has been writing since 2009, with 11 published novels. Her most recent book, My Sister’s Quilt, tells the story of family through quilts.

REUNIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
KRISCHKEThe 48th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 19 at St. Mary’s Hall in High Hill. The hall will open at 9 a.m. for set-up, and registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered lunch of brisket, sau sage and all the trimmings will be served.
Entertaining members at Flatonia Methodist Church were Jamie Steinhauser and Darryl O’Bryant. Everyone was singing along, tapping their feet and loving every minute of it.

Entertaining members at Flatonia Methodist Church were Jamie Steinhauser and Darryl O’Bryant. Everyone was singing along, tapping their feet and loving every minute of it.

Sr. Connections: bringing joy, wellness to seniors

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Senior Connections, located in Schulenburg, is a vibrant activity center dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors 55 and up, offering free membership.
Leola Tiedt as photographed at Crayton Studios in 1964. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Leola Tiedt as photographed at Crayton Studios in 1964. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionSixty years later, some of my clearest memories of Hermes Elementary School in La Grange involve German lessons from Frau Tiedt.German-speaking citizens have been in our area since at least 1831, when Friedrich Grasmeyer was granted a...

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert.

62nd annual Appelt family reunion attended by 65

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Sixty-five members of the Appelt family gathered at Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville for the 62nd annual reunion on Sunday, June 7.The meal, featuring stew, sausage, potatoes and green beans, was prepared by Tommy Macha and family, with additional side dishes and desserts contributed by...
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
City Ordinances of La Grange, Part 2 This entry into the annals of Fayette County history is the second in a two-part series concerning some La Grange City Ordinances set forth on July 9, 1880.
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