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Fayette Czech Heritage Society holds fall meeting

Fayette Czech Heritage Society holds fall meeting

Fayette Czech Heritage Society holds fall meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held its fall meeting Sunday, Sept. 20 at Hanslik Hall at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange.Members were reminded of the Fayette County Czech Heritage Month Proclamation, scheduled to be signed on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 9 a.m. on the...

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings on Sept. 1

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 40 Legion and 12 Auxiliary members in attendance.
A special thank you to Juan Hernandez and Jose Hernandez, owners of Lucy Tequilas, for donating fajitas for a meal in Schulenburg last month. Senior Connections is especially grateful for their support and commitment. Juan Hernandez (right) is shown with board member Reuben Rodriguez (left).

A special thank you to Juan Hernandez and Jose Hernandez, owners of Lucy Tequilas, for donating fajitas for a meal in Schulenburg last month. Senior Connections is especially grateful for their support and commitment. Juan Hernandez (right) is shown with board member Reuben Rodriguez (left).

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active adults 55+

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
As the Senior Connections family grows with the addition of the La Grange location and more opportunities to meet new people and connect with old friends, members have the chance to run into them at fall social functions such as harvest festivals.Doors open at 9 a.m. at all locations and are open...
Senior Connections holds Ageless Artistry Showcase reception

Senior Connections holds Ageless Artistry Showcase reception

Senior Connections holds Ageless Artistry Showcase reception

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Senior Connections hosted a reception on Saturday, Sept. 12 for its Ageless Artistry Showcase, which was a huge success.The art show is on display at Jack’s Gallery, 1203 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg, through Nov.28.
Winners at the Schulenburg KC Tarock Tournament

Winners at the Schulenburg KC Tarock Tournament

Winners at the Schulenburg KC Tarock Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 held its 34th Tarock Tournament on Sunday, Sept. 13 with a total of 36 players.
Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sent these photos that were taken on his property southwest of town.Top left: Four egrets in a tree; the one on top is a great egret and the others appear to be snowy egrets based on the black beaks. Top right: Great blue heron.
For many years, La Grange Motor Company sold Ford automobiles at 140 South Washington St. in La Grange – Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

For many years, La Grange Motor Company sold Ford automobiles at 140 South Washington St. in La Grange – Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionFayette County One Hundred Years Ago, Part III By Fayette County Historical Commission The following article is Part III of a three-part series regarding the stories of past events that occurred in Fayette County 100 years ago, the...
Sr. Connections: gathering place for active srs.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active srs.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active srs.

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Greetings from Senior Connections, the senior activity center with five locations and members from Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and Gonzales counties.National Good Neighbor Day is Sept. 28 and some ways to be a good neighbor include taking the person to a doctor’s appointments, checking to make sure...
Second Chance Emporium recently presented a grant to help Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Charitable Donor-Advised Fund continue providing free books to children in Fayette County through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Tracy Denton (center), FEC director of marketing, communications, and training, gratefully receives the check from Marlene Schnell (left), assistant store director at Second Chance Emporium, and Gayle Schielack (right), store director at Second Chance Emporium.

Second Chance Emporium recently presented a grant to help Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Charitable Donor-Advised Fund continue providing free books to children in Fayette County through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Tracy Denton (center), FEC director of marketing, communications, and training, gratefully receives the check from Marlene Schnell (left), assistant store director at Second Chance Emporium, and Gayle Schielack (right), store director at Second Chance Emporium.

FEC gets grant for Dolly Parton book-gifting program

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
The Fayette Electric Cooperative Charitable Donor-Advised Fund announces the receipt of a generous grant from Second Chance Emporium in La Grange.
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