Society

State Parks Centennial Photo Contest under way

News Staff

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

The Texas State Parks Centennial Photo Contest kicked off with a bang with more than 3,000 entries in the first round. The winning photo of winter’s “New Year, New Adventure” theme – a selfie of a happy human pileup (topped by an adorable dog) in a tent – was taken by Jayanthi Murahari.

Bunco was played at the conclusion of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association meeting. Shown enjoying the games are (at the table, from left) Kim Joost, Jeanne Wetjen, Melanie Mica and Karen Novak, with guest Christine Heinrich of AMBA in the back.

Retired Teachers elect two officers at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met on Monday,April 10, at the La Grange First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. The fellowship time was hosted by Kathy Migl, Jeanne Wetjen and Debbie Morrill.

New member of the Garden Club Lisa Dennis (right) is shown with president Janet Kobza (left).

Garden Club holds design show at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The Schulenburg Garden Club held a regular meeting Tuesday, April 4 at the First Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. President Janet Kobza greeted 24 members and one guest with a warm welcome and led the Garden Club prayer. Hostesses included Nancy Tinsley, Debbie Behlen and Janet Kobza.

Library lists memorials, new books

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The country roads and hillsides are blooming with beautiful bluebonnets bursting with gorgeous shades of blue. The Schulenburg Public Library invites everyone to come check out some of its awesome gardening books.

Bulletin Board

St. Michael, Weimar, Spring Festival

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

St. Michael, Weimar, Spring Festival The St. Michael Catholic Church Springfest will be held Sunday, April 30 at Veterans Memorial Park in Weimar. A fried chicken/sausage dinner will be served at 11 a.m. for $12 per plate, with drive-thru take-home plates available at St. Michael Family Center.

Meetings

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, May 2 at theAmerican Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 6:15 p.m. with a catered meal followed by the annual memorial service for deceased members.

Meeting cancellation

West Navi Dad Wildlife Management Assn. Meeting Cancelled

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

The West Navidad Wildlife ManagementAssociation’s annual spring meeting on Saturday, May 6 at the Rockin’W sale barn starting at 5 p.m. has been cancelled. The meeting was supposed to include a a meal, program, business session, raffle and silent auction.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings April 4

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 4. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 36 Legion and eight Auxiliary members in attendance. Debbie Behlen reported on her duties as manager of hall rentals and cleanup.

Arts for Rural Texas sets ArtWalk in Fayetteville

News Staff

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Arts for Rural Texas’ annual ArtWalk is returning to Fayetteville on Saturday and Sunday, May 6 and 7, and the community is buzzing with excitement. The event, which showcases the work of artists and artisans from across Texas, promises to be a celebration of creativity and community.

Jesse Burnam. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Library & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

Jesse Burnam By Kathy Carter

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Jesse Burnam was born in Madison County, Kentucky on Sept. 15, 1792. His father died and his mother moved the family to Shelbyville, Tennessee where Jesse married Temperance in 1812.

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