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Wick wins drawing at Sausagefest

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Layton Wick (front), shown with his father Frank Wick III (left), was the winner of the “50-50” drawing held by American Legion Post 143 at Sausagefest on Saturday, April 1. Layton Wick won over $500 in the contest.
‘Quilts of Valor’ workshop held by Quilt Guild

‘Quilts of Valor’ workshop held by Quilt Guild

‘Quilts of Valor’ workshop held by Quilt Guild

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting site quickly filled with a sea of red, white and blue fabrics during a “Quilts of Valor” workshop held on Wednesday, March 29.

Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter stats

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Kitten and puppy season is here, and the intake is climbing at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, which serves Fayette County. As of March 31, total intake at the animal shelter stood at 351 for the year – 215 dogs and 136 cats in need.
Photo Courtesy of Fayette Library & Archives

Photo Courtesy of Fayette Library & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission William Brookfield By Kathy Carter William Charles and Emma Lalliet Brookfield married in Cayuga County, New York, in August of 1813. In 11 years, they became parents to two daughters and four sons.
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Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Voter Registration Deadline for May 6 Elections Anyone who is not a registered voter, but wants to vote in the Saturday, May 6 local elections, must register to vote by the deadline of Thursday, April 6.
Guest speaker recently was Mercedes Duchicela, program trainer at Texas A&M University.

Guest speaker recently was Mercedes Duchicela, program trainer at Texas A&M University.

Senior Connections: A gathering place for active senior citizens

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The board of directors and staff at Senior Connections have arrived at a crucial decision. With its 2023 Strategic Plan in place, the needs of the organization have been prioritized and a director of development has been hired.
‘Welcome home brother’ – Vietnam Veterans Day observed March 29

‘Welcome home brother’ – Vietnam Veterans Day observed March 29

‘Welcome home brother’ – Vietnam Veterans Day observed March 29

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The Schulenburg Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) Chapter 870 marked Vietnam Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 29 by joining VVAmembers representing El Campo, Schulenburg, Hallettsville and Victoria and guests at an event hosted by the Columbus Chapter in Columbus.

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, April 10, at the Fellowship Hall of First United Methodist Church, located at 1215 Von Minden in La Grange.
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