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This detail from Koch’s 1880 Bird’s-Eye View of La Grange shows (6) the GH&SAdepot, (12) Schumacher’s ice house at the corner of Colorado and Jackson Streets, (10) Hunger’s Mill and Cotton Gin at the corner of Jackson and Crockett, and Bradshaw and White’s large warehouse is located just below the depot.

This detail from Koch’s 1880 Bird’s-Eye View of La Grange shows (6) the GH&SAdepot, (12) Schumacher’s ice house at the corner of Colorado and Jackson Streets, (10) Hunger’s Mill and Cotton Gin at the corner of Jackson and Crockett, and Bradshaw and White’s large warehouse is located just below the depot.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionLife in Early Fayette County Extractions By Carolyn Heinsohn The following excerpts about life in early Fayette County were taken from the “Sketch of Fayette County,” compiled by Laura J. Irvine in 1880 for The American Sketch Book,...
German heritage and beer histor y are celebrated at the site of one of the earliest commercial breweries in Texas during Bluff SchuetzenFest

German heritage and beer histor y are celebrated at the site of one of the earliest commercial breweries in Texas during Bluff SchuetzenFest

Kreische/Monument Hill to host Bluff SchuetzenFest

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange will host their fifth annual Bluff SchuetzenFest on Saturday, May 16 from noon to 7 p.m.This family festival offers a full day of live music, historic demonstrations and games, guided tours of the Kreische brewery ruins, food...
May yard of the month

May yard of the month

May yard of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The residence of Pat Faith at 217 Anderson St. was selected as yard of the month for May by the Schulenburg Garden Club. Approaching the home, the south side features silver pony’s foot ground cover. Next on the walkway are pink roses, lavender Mexican sage (salvia) and black-eyed susans.
Hostesses were (from left) Bonnie Baker, Jerry Leonard and Janet Murphy.

Hostesses were (from left) Bonnie Baker, Jerry Leonard and Janet Murphy.

Garden Club: season finale, scholarship award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club concluded its program year this month with a vibrant celebration of student achievement and a nostalgic look back at a successful season of community beautification.President Bonnie Baker welcomed members and guests to the May meeting, which opened with the recitation of...

Meetings

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc.The Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St., Schulenburg, at 2:30 p.m.All members, family and descendants of those buried in the cemetery are encouraged to attend and...

Reunions

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CERNOCHDescendants of Jon and Maria Cernoch will have their 37th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 6 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Each family is asked to bring covered dish foods to share. Eating utensils and drinks will be furnished.
Rosette winners Front: Jan Ripper Back row, from left: Carol Archer Wanda Brown Nancy Tinsley Bonnie Baker Janet Murphy Debbie Behlen Nova Stonecipher and Mary Demel

Rosette winners Front: Jan Ripper Back row, from left: Carol Archer Wanda Brown Nancy Tinsley Bonnie Baker Janet Murphy Debbie Behlen Nova Stonecipher and Mary Demel

Blooms, blue ribbons, best-in-show: Garden Club celebrates flower show

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club held the annual Standard Flower Show on Wednesday, April 22 at the Schulenburg Hall. Upon entering the hall, guests signed up for numerous door prizes provided by members.Next was a chicken salad sandwich luncheon made by club members.
Pardubická Muzika from the Czech Republic will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Slavnost.

Pardubická Muzika from the Czech Republic will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Slavnost.

25th Slavnost set May 17 at TCHCC in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites the public to attend the 25th annual Slavnost (“May Fest”) on Sunday, May 17, for a full day of Czech culture, music, food and familyfriendly activities.The event will begin at 10:30 a.m. with a special ceremony honoring Czech...

PLCTM, TPPM polka music organizations merge

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Two organizations – the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM), located at 275 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, in the Czech Village, and Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM), formerly located at 712 Lyons Ave., Schulenburg – began to join forces in fall 2025 to enhance the preservation and...
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