Society

‘Walk Across Texas’ in Colorado Co. has 6 teams

The “Walk Across Texas” program hosted by the Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife Extension Office concluded recently with six teams competing.Total miles walked amounted to 10,132.63.

Fayette Co. ‘Walk Across Texas’ includes 10 teams

The Fayette County “Walk Across Texas” program ended recently with 10 teams competing in the eight-week series.The 2026 theme was “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday Through Walk Across Texas” with historic sites and parks highlighted in the weekly newsletters.This activity program is designed to...
Paul Williams just had to ride the mechanical horse in front of the Lyric ice cream parlor in Flatonia. The June adventure began with lunch at Darlin’s Diner, then a movie at Lyric Theater and the day concluded with ice cream. A total of 27 members enjoyed this fun outing!

Paul Williams just had to ride the mechanical horse in front of the Lyric ice cream parlor in Flatonia. The June adventure began with lunch at Darlin’s Diner, then a movie at Lyric Theater and the day concluded with ice cream. A total of 27 members enjoyed this fun outing!

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

The Senior Connections activity center, based in Schulenburg with satellites in Weimar and Flatonia, welcomes anyone 55 and up. With free membership, fantastic friends and fabulous food, there is no reason members shouldn’t have a whole lot of fun!

Flower, plant exhibit set at Fayette County Fair

The flower and plant exhibit returns to the Fayette County Fair, Sept 3-6 at the Fairgrounds in La Grange, with ribbons and garden prizes for grand champion and reserve champion.
My Sister’s Quilt Book Cover

My Sister’s Quilt Book Cover

Quilt Guild to host author at meeting on June 23

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild will host author Janet Shawgo of Galveston 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.
In her painting without brushes class on Artful Friday, Jaime Janda (right) had her group of students breaking out of their comfort zone. Berni Gillings (left) was primed and ready to do something new – she thoroughly enjoys the program.

In her painting without brushes class on Artful Friday, Jaime Janda (right) had her group of students breaking out of their comfort zone. Berni Gillings (left) was primed and ready to do something new – she thoroughly enjoys the program.

In her painting without brushes class

Demonstrating self-defense techniques to members in Weimar was David MaCall (left). This was just a taste of the program he will put on in the near future. David Wyman (right) was kind enough to help with the demonstration.

Demonstrating self-defense techniques to members in Weimar was David MaCall (left). This was just a taste of the program he will put on in the near future. David Wyman (right) was kind enough to help with the demonstration.

Demonstrating self-defense techniques

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

St. Rose Parish PicnicSt. Rose of Lima Parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, June 14 at the KC Hall. Plates with jumbo fried chicken strips, sausage, potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans and dessert will be $15 each.

Obenhaus to speak at Weimar library

Best-selling author Mindy Obenhaus will give a presentation at the Weimar Public Library on Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m.She is the fourth author to be presented in the 2026 author series hosted by Friends of the Weimar Public Library.Obenhaus’ first book was released in 2013, and she has gone on to...
Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Circ a 1900 photo of the west side of the Courthouse taken from the second floor or roof of the Fink Building at 155 North Main in La Grange shows the iron fence that once surrounded the Courthouse. A wagon-drawn by a team of mules is tied to a hitching post, while a man is riding a bicycle down Main Street, which was still unpaved at the time. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission1880 La Grange City Ordinances, Part 1 Fayette County Historical Com.A recent article in the Fayette County Record (May 19, 2026) brought to light an old La Grange City Ordinance (1898) concerning the removal of live oak trees within...