Society

Reunions

Krischke
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
KRISCHKE The 45th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16 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 and sausage and all the trimmings will be served.
A total of 153 more adult shirt protectors were brought by members to the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting.

A total of 153 more adult shirt protectors were brought by members to the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting.

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild has trunk show at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guilt put on its very own “best little trunk show” at the meeting on Tuesday, June 27 in La Grange. Guild members brought in their favorite quilts for a small showand- tell. The meeting room was filled with beautiful quilts and cherished memories.
Historical marker located south of Schulenburg on Highway 77 reads: “Site of former town of Lyons – Early town on land grant of Keziah Cryer. Named for settler James Lyons, killed by 1837 Indian raiders, who kidnapped his son Warren. In 1860s, town had stores, Masonic Lodge, school, post office and was on ‘Cotton Road’ to Mexico, but it died in 1870s when the Southern Pacific Railroad was built.”

Historical marker located south of Schulenburg on Highway 77 reads: “Site of former town of Lyons – Early town on land grant of Keziah Cryer. Named for settler James Lyons, killed by 1837 Indian raiders, who kidnapped his son Warren. In 1860s, town had stores, Masonic Lodge, school, post office and was on ‘Cotton Road’ to Mexico, but it died in 1870s when the Southern Pacific Railroad was built.”

Footprints of Fayette

James And Warren Lyons By Kathy Carter
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission James Lyons, his wife Martha and their children immigrated to Texas before 1830 and settled along the Navidad River in the area of present-day Schulenburg.

Meetings

Vietnam Veterans Of America
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
VVA Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall and this month’s will be July 19. Food and refreshments will be provided after the meeting. VVA, AVVA and prospecting members are invited.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Taste of Columbus benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs Taste of Columbus, featuring chef teams competing for Best Appetizer and Best Dessert, will be held on Friday, July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Southern Oaks Event Center, 1368 Highway 71 Business, Columbus.
Painted buntings

Painted buntings

Painted buntings

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sent the photo at left of a painted bunting, which he took on Saturday morning, July 1 at his property off Steiber Road. “You’ll see these birds start thinning out in August, as they head back to the Yucatan for the fall migration,” he says.
Puppet show at Public Library

Puppet show at Public Library

Puppet show at Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Youngsters play with puppets (above) following a show by the Fayette County Community Theater at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, July 7. At right is the set and many of the puppets.

Washington-on-the-Brazos restoration work to begin

News Staff
Monday, July 3, 2023
In just a few years, visitors to Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site in Washington, Texas, will discover an all-new visitor experience as the result of an epic site restoration. The site is located about 20 miles northeast of Brenham.
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