Animal Shelter statistics

As of Feb. 17, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 181 for the year – 119 dogs and 62 cats in need. As of Feb. 17, the shelter had 56 animals in its care – 45 dogs and 11 cats.

Regency holds Valentine party

Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center recently held its Valentine party. Roger Crockett and Sara Muehr were crowned King and Queen. The residents enjoyed cookies and punch. Victor Rodriquez provided entertainment.

Bulletin Board

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 – Feb. 23, March 3, 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...

Fayette Co. Texas Exes celebration set March 4

The Fayette County Chapter of Texas Exes annual Independence Day Celebration is set for Saturday, March 4 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Round Top Festival Institute, 248 Jaster Road, Round Top.

St. Mary’s recognizes couples reaching wedding anniversary milestones

St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill celebrated anniversaries of High Hill parishioners reaching 25-year, 30-year, 40-year, 45-year, 55-year and 61-plus-year milestones in observance of World Marriage Day on Sunday Feb 12.

Literary Club learns about Habitat for Humanity

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Feb. 14 at the Schulenburg Public Library. Hostesses Debra Blansitt, Nina Howard, Connie Kocurek and Tricia Marty prepared a delicious luncheon of caesar salad, ham tetrazzini, fettuccine alfredo with ham and peas, and paleo rolls.

Sober driving reminders given for Spring Break

Spring Break in Texas is a very popular time for young adults and college students to head to the beach. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Department of Transportation want to remind everyone that when making plans for Spring Break, make sure a sober driver is top priority.

Garden Club given program on making wreaths

The Schulenburg Garden Club met Feb. 7 at the First Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m. Janet Kobza welcomed 18 members and guests. Hostesses for the meeting were Janet Murphy, Bonnie Baker and Carolyn Caflisch. This was the annual salad luncheon which is always a favorite.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission African American Fraternal Organizations in Fayette County By Marie W. Watts While the church is considered the bedrock of the African American community, fraternal organizations played a large role in shaping its evolution in...

Photos from Landa

John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sent two photos he took recently in the area southwest of Schulenburg – (PHOTO #1) loggerhead shrike, taken on Wolters Road; and (PHOTO #2) yellow-rumped warbler, taken at his property on Steiber Road.