Local library receives memorials & new books

The dog days of summer are upon here, but a good way to deal with the Texas heat is to stay cool indoors and enjoy reading an awesome book from the Schulenburg Public Library. The library has a wonderful selection of books for anyone of any age, from toddler to senior citizen.

Meetings

LEGION & AUXILIARY American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Footprints of Fayette

John Henry Moore was born in Tennessee in 1800 to Armistead and Tabitha Bowen Moore. He attended school in Lebanon, Tennessee and then attended Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky. By 1821, Moore was here to stay and was one of Stephen F.Austin’s “Old Three Hundred” settlers.

Bulletin Board

Tri-County Friends of NRA The 19th annual Tri-County Friends of NRA event will be held on Friday, July 28 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for games, drawings, live auction and fun. Individual tickets are $30. Reserved tables are available; call for more information.

ARTS Gorman Gallery holds International Show opening

At the Arts for Rural Texas International Competition opening event held at the ARTS Gorman Gallery in Schulenburg on Saturday, July 15, Stephanie Shroyer, a talented local artist, won first place in the 3-Dimensional art category.

Tri-County Friends of NRA event slated for July 28

The 19th annual Tri-County Friends of NRA event is coming soon. The 2023 event will be held on Friday, July 28 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for games, drawings, live auction and fun. Individual tickets are $30.

Bulletin Board

Fish Fry Fundraiser benefitting Michael Moore A fish fry benefitting Michael Moore to help with medical expenses will be held on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Wolters Park pavilion.

Meetings

Fayette County Democratic Party The Fayette County Democratic Party invites the public to its monthly luncheon (self-pay) on Thursday, July 20 at 11:30 a.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State Highway 71, La Grange.

Fun bubbles over at the Public Library

Anton Mackey and Kristina Mosbo from College Station create a multitude of bubbles, large and small, to the delight of the 60 or so youngsters as well as about a dozen adults last Friday, July 14 at the Schulenburg Public Library.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Edward Manton was born Sept. 20, 1820 in Rhode Island to Henry and Ann Manton. His mother died when he was 5 and his father remarried.