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The Kreische house welcomes guests to explore 19th-century German Texan Christmas traditions during Festival Nights at the 30th anniversary Trail of Lights.

The Kreische house welcomes guests to explore 19th-century German Texan Christmas traditions during Festival Nights at the 30th anniversary Trail of Lights.

Kreische Brewery/Monument Hill hosting Trail of Lights

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Trail of Lights, with the holiday tradition having opened on Dec. 12 and running through Dec. 23.
Dancing to the music of Super Dave Hollas are (from left) Janis Kutac and Monica Dunsworth.

Dancing to the music of Super Dave Hollas are (from left) Janis Kutac and Monica Dunsworth.

Sr. Connections celebrates with joy, community spirit

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Senior Connections hosted a heartwarming Christmas celebration at the KC Hall in Schulenburg on Wednesday, Dec. 10. With members from its satellite locations in Weimar and Flatonia joining, the event attracted a lively crowd of 172 attendees eager to share food, fellowship and festive fun.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Christmas Decorating ContestThe deadline to enter the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas decorating contest is Thursday, Dec. 18 at 4 p.m.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Letters-to-Santa Dropoff at Chamber OfficeThe Chamber of Commerce invites youngsters to drop off their letters to Santa in the mailbox on the Chamber office porch through Tuesday, Dec. 16. The Chamber will have Santa reply to the letters.
In Weimar, members had a very exciting program on Tuesday, Dec. 7. PA-C Abigayle Adamson, Dr. Leah Mikesky and Cameron from Dr. Duchicela’s office brought a new Jeopardy game for members to play and learn about topics like nutrition, diabetes, lifestyle, vitamins/ supplements and “mystery.” Members were grouped into teams and played against each other. Two teams ended up with the same score at the end, so there had to be a tiebreaker. The winning team received gift cards from Subway.

In Weimar, members had a very exciting program on Tuesday, Dec. 7. PA-C Abigayle Adamson, Dr. Leah Mikesky and Cameron from Dr. Duchicela’s office brought a new Jeopardy game for members to play and learn about topics like nutrition, diabetes, lifestyle, vitamins/ supplements and “mystery.” Members were grouped into teams and played against each other. Two teams ended up with the same score at the end, so there had to be a tiebreaker. The winning team received gift cards from Subway.

Sr. Connections: celebrating growth, looking ahead

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Approaching the end of 2025, Senior Connections, a vibrant activity center for seniors age 55 and up, is reflecting on a year of remarkable achievements and looking forward to an exciting 2026.
Kreische/Monument Hill to host Trail of Lights

Kreische/Monument Hill to host Trail of Lights

Kreische/Monument Hill to host Trail of Lights

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
A beloved community holiday tradition, Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Trail of Lights this December.The Sites’ annual holiday lights spectacle will open on Friday, Dec. 12 and run through Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Second Chance donates to Schulenburg Library Foundation

Second Chance donates to Schulenburg Library Foundation

Second Chance donates to Schulenburg Library Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $5,000 to the Schulenburg Library Foundation. Monies donated will be used to fund performers for the 2026 Summer Reading Program at the Schulenburg Public Library.

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News Staff
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak DinnerWeimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will hold a drive-thru-only chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.
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