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La Grange KCs donate to Turtle Wing La Grange Knights of Columbus Council 2574 presented Turtle Wing Foundation with a generous $3,000 donation recently. In attendance were (from left) KC members Richard Hoffmann, Marcus Recek, Randy Proske, Philip Rocha and Ralph Dunk; Turtle Wing executive director Destiny Psencik; and KC members Charles Youngblood, Hector Cervantez, Pat Lyons, Gary Antosh and Jim Kothmann.

La Grange KCs donate to Turtle Wing La Grange Knights of Columbus Council 2574 presented Turtle Wing Foundation with a generous $3,000 donation recently. In attendance were (from left) KC members Richard Hoffmann, Marcus Recek, Randy Proske, Philip Rocha and Ralph Dunk; Turtle Wing executive director Destiny Psencik; and KC members Charles Youngblood, Hector Cervantez, Pat Lyons, Gary Antosh and Jim Kothmann.

La Grange KCs donate to Turtle Wing

Aylett C. “StrAP” Buckner Photo Courtesy of Kathy Carter and Fayette Library & Archives

Aylett C. “StrAP” Buckner Photo Courtesy of Kathy Carter and Fayette Library & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Aylett C. “Strap” Buckner, legendary frontier hero, was born about 1787 in Caroline County, Virginia. He made his first visit to Texas in 1812.
BIRTHS

BIRTHS

BIRTHS

Matthew and Elizabeth Price of Buda announce the birth of their son, John Davis Price, born Monday, March 27, 2023 at 8 a.m. at Luminary Birthing Center in San Marcos. He weighed 9 pounds and was 22 inches long. Also welcoming John is his sister Mabel, 5; and brother Oliver, 3.

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Lions Club Nontraditional Student Scholarship The Schulenburg Lions Club is offering $1,000 nontraditional student scholarships, open to residents of Schulenburg and those who work in Schulenburg and live in the tri-county area.
April yard of the month announced The Schulenburg Garden Club has selected 101 Summit, the home of Karen Husmann, for April yard of the month. Beautiful scarlet geraniums and sword ferns under a canopy of callery pear trees showcase the entry and porch area. Planted throughout the beds and front lawn are boxwood, Texas sage, liriope, trumpet vine, blue salvia and an assortment of trees and shrubs. The Garden Club congratulates Karen Husmann for all the hard work!

April yard of the month announced The Schulenburg Garden Club has selected 101 Summit, the home of Karen Husmann, for April yard of the month. Beautiful scarlet geraniums and sword ferns under a canopy of callery pear trees showcase the entry and porch area. Planted throughout the beds and front lawn are boxwood, Texas sage, liriope, trumpet vine, blue salvia and an assortment of trees and shrubs. The Garden Club congratulates Karen Husmann for all the hard work!

April yard of the month announced

Round Top library lists April events

The Round Top Family Library announces the following events, classes and programs for April (all are free and open to the public): •Fifth open mic poetry night – Thursday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served. •Home school play date – Thursday, April 27 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. •Shake...

BMGA plant sale postponed

Due to inclement weather on April 8, the Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association has postponed its plant sale until Saturday, April 22. The sale will be held at Levine Park Pavilion, 406 Main St., Sealy, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out.

Flatonia Rotary sets pet adoption

The Rotary Club of Flatonia is partnering with the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter for a pet adoption service event on Saturday, April 15 at 10 a.m. on Main Street in downtown Flatonia.
50-year Legion membership certificates Emil Pauler (left) and Dannie Tajchman (center) received 50-year membership certificates from Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4. Making the presentation was Post 143 commander Bob Heinrich (right). A 50-year membership certificate also went to Daniel Kutac (not shown).

50-year Legion membership certificates Emil Pauler (left) and Dannie Tajchman (center) received 50-year membership certificates from Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 4. Making the presentation was Post 143 commander Bob Heinrich (right). A 50-year membership certificate also went to Daniel Kutac (not shown).

50-year Legion membership certificates

landa sends photos

landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sent six photos that he took during Easter weekend near Schulenburg. FIRST 2 PHOTOS – Eastern Bluebirds photographed on Saturday, April 8. PHOTO #3 – Pileated woodpecker, Sunday April 9 off Baumgarten Road.