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La Grange Chamber has Women’s Day mixer

La Grange Chamber has Women’s Day mixer

La Grange Chamber has Women’s Day mixer

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce held its first-ever International Women’s Day (IWD) mixer on Wednesday, March 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. The IWD theme this year is #EmbraceEquity.
John Everett DAR recognizes smith’s flag display

John Everett DAR recognizes smith’s flag display

John Everett DAR recognizes Smith’s flag display

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
In March, the John Everett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution had the opportunity to recognize Michael “Smitty” Smith (top photo, second from left) for his American flag display, located just south of Columbus on Highway 71.
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health hosted the first meeting in a series titled “Multiplying Our Mental Health Forces Initiative” on Feb. 23 in La Grange, with approximately 30 community members being invited to attend.

The Red Door Fund for Mental Health hosted the first meeting in a series titled “Multiplying Our Mental Health Forces Initiative” on Feb. 23 in La Grange, with approximately 30 community members being invited to attend.

Meeting held to address mental health needs

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The Red Door Fund for Mental Health (RDF) of the Fayette Community Foundation convened a meeting with mental health providers, primary care providers and people with mental health experience to discuss gaps and opportunities for mental health services in the area.

Sr. Connections: Gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Senior Connections is currently open from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, with a lunch served both days. Senior Connections also meets at ARTSSchulenburg on Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon, so that is three days a week to stop off and engage with others while having fun.
ReP. Stan Kitzm an (center), who represents District 85 in the Texas House, is shown with Cheryl Holt (left) and Karen Fitch (right) of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association. District 85 includes Fayette and all or part of five other counties.

ReP. Stan Kitzm an (center), who represents District 85 in the Texas House, is shown with Cheryl Holt (left) and Karen Fitch (right) of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association. District 85 includes Fayette and all or part of five other counties.

Two Fayette TRTA members visit with legislators

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Texas Retired Teachers’ Association members from District 13 and Fayette County visited their legislators at the state Capitol in Austin on Thursday, Feb. 23. Karen Fitch, legislative chair for the Fayette unit, and Cheryl Holt, TRTA member, first visited with Rep. Stan Kitzman.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
OSAGE COMMUNITY CEMETERY INC. The annual meeting of Osage Community Cemetery Inc. will be held at the cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, with a potluck lunch to follow. Those attending are asked to please bring a dish to share with the group.

Women Making History event set here March 12

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will host a celebration of Women Making History from 2 to 4 p.m. on March 12 at Sengelmann Hall. This event will recognize the women currently serving their South Central Texas towns as mayors.
Heinrich residence chosen for yard of the month

Heinrich residence chosen for yard of the month

Heinrich residence chosen for yard of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Current winners of the “yard of the month” for March 2023 from the Schulenburg Garden Club are Cale and Megan Heinrich, whose home is owned by located at 809 Anderson St. Shown are (from left) daughter Rowan, Cale Heinrich and son Deacon. Megan Heinrich wasn’t available for the photo.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Weimar KCs Fried Catfish Dinners During Lent Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will hold a drive-thru-only fried catfish dinner each Friday of Lent – March 10, March 17, March 24 and March 31 – from 5 to 7 p.m. or until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.
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