Kreische Brewery/Monument Hill set summer programs

As the temperatures continue to climb to all-time highs, the staff of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange plan ways to provide engaging outdoor family programs while beating the summer heat. A few of these programs even involve frozen sweet treats.

Painted bunting photos

John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” says that although he recently submitted painted bunting photos, he’s sending two more taken on Sunday morning, June 26 off Wolters Road southwest of Schulenburg. “By far these are the most striking birds we see here in the summer,” Landa said.

Forms now available for local pageant

The Schulenburg Festival Pageant will be held Saturday, July 16 at High Hill Hall at 6:30 p.m. Pageant forms are now available at the home of Mary Jane Pesek, 824 Oakland Road, but please call before picking up forms.

Bulletin Board

Dubina Parish Feast Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Dubina, will hold its annual feast on Sunday, July 3, celebrating its 166th year.

MEETINGS

American Legion & Auxiliary American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 5 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a meal.   All members and prospective members are invited to attend. 

Cureton to give program at Quilt Guild meeting

Everyone is invited to attend the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild meeting on Tuesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. Guest presenter will be Catherine Cureton from Whitehouse, who will showcases her original creations.

Fayette Retired Teachers visit Busted Oak Winery

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association visited the Busted Oak Winery in Carmine on June 13. Fourteen were in attendance, along with Gene Stokes, president of District 13 Retired Teachers Association.

Sober driving reminder given for July 4th holiday

This Independence Day, drivers are given a reminder that “Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving” by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Texas Department of Transportation...

SHS 1952 class has 70-year reunion

Five members of the Schulenburg High School class of 1952 gathered recently for a 70-year reunion. They reminisced of their time in high school and reflect on where life has taken them.

Bugle Boy hosts performance by ‘And Then’ ladies

Eight remarkable young women ages 15-23 graced the stage of the Bugle Boy listening room in La Grange on Thursday, June 9 for an evening of songs, accompanied by award-winning Texas artists Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines.