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M. Shurl ey made his pen and ink drawing of the Schulze Garage in La Grange for a 1998 calendar produced by Hengst Printing & Office Supplies for its customers. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

M. Shurl ey made his pen and ink drawing of the Schulze Garage in La Grange for a 1998 calendar produced by Hengst Printing & Office Supplies for its customers. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Despite crime occurring at the lowest rate in decades in this country, stories about crimes of all sorts are constantly in the news. Whether it is petty theft, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, etc., we are under a constant daily barrage of stories concerning these activities from news media.
Performing in “Wings of Their Own: Influential Women in Aviation” were (front row, from left) Remi Denham, Tucker Denham, (back row) Kristen Graeter Holub portraying Dorothy Schmidt, Elota Patton portraying Evelyn “Bobbi” Trout, Rebecca Powe portraying Bessie Coleman, Jaci Elliott portraying Harriet Quimby and Janis Richardson portraying Sophie Mühlstein.

Performing in “Wings of Their Own: Influential Women in Aviation” were (front row, from left) Remi Denham, Tucker Denham, (back row) Kristen Graeter Holub portraying Dorothy Schmidt, Elota Patton portraying Evelyn “Bobbi” Trout, Rebecca Powe portraying Bessie Coleman, Jaci Elliott portraying Harriet Quimby and Janis Richardson portraying Sophie Mühlstein.

Museum, theater group present ‘Wings of Their Own’

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
In a unique collaboration blending history, storytelling and live performance, the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum and Fayette County Community Theatre joined forces to present “Wings of Their Own: Influential Women in Aviation” on March 21 and 22 at the museum in Schulenburg.The production...
Historic smokehouse demonstrations will be given at the Kreische House during Easter on the Bluff.

Historic smokehouse demonstrations will be given at the Kreische House during Easter on the Bluff.

Kreische/Moument Hill to host Easter on the Bluff

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
“Oh boy, did we hunt Easter Eggs up there,” longtime La Grange resident Verna Reichert recalled of childhood visits to the Bluff.
Amazon selected Senior Connections as its “Non-Profit of the Month” to receive donations, and as a result Senior Connections was given a huge amount of items for bingo prizes as well as kitchen supplies. Program director Stephanie Shroyer (left) is shown with Mo and Zack from Amazon out of Kyle.

Amazon selected Senior Connections as its “Non-Profit of the Month” to receive donations, and as a result Senior Connections was given a huge amount of items for bingo prizes as well as kitchen supplies. Program director Stephanie Shroyer (left) is shown with Mo and Zack from Amazon out of Kyle.

Sr. Connections: vibrant hub for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Senior Connections is the goto gathering place for active seniors, conveniently located at 1111 Bohlmann Ave. in Schulenburg, First United Methodist Church at 301 West St. Charles St. in Weimar and 403 E. North Main St. in Flatonia.

Successful ‘A Matter of Balance’ series concludes

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension has successfully wrapped up an eight‑session A Matter of Balance series designed to help older adults reduce their fear of falling, increase physical confidence and stay active in daily life.The evidence‑based series combined group discussion, practical strategies and...

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings March 3

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, March 3. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 36 Legion and 11 Auxiliary members in attendance.
Engraving of a mid-1800s platen press (public domain).

Engraving of a mid-1800s platen press (public domain).

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Of Cattle Thieves & Gamblers Fayette County Historical Commission Over the last 120 years, there have been an incomprehensible number of changes in our society. However, the use of the news media to sway our thoughts and actions seems to still occur daily.

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
PRAHA SCHOOLAll former students are invited to the 2026 Praha School reunion on Saturday,April 18.
‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sends these photos, noting that spring is here and migration is coming soon. The photos were taken on Landa’s property off Steiber Road southwest of Schulenburg. Top left – Male eastern bluebird. Top right – Female and male eastern bluebirds.
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