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Holiday Hold’em wellness program to start Nov. 23

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
“Would you like to maintain or even lose weight this holiday season?” asks Sally Garrett, Fayette County Extension agent-family and community health.“A multi-county wellness program, Holiday Hold’em, will begin soon,” she continued.

Christmas Parties

American Legio N & Auxiliar Y
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 2 at the American Legion Home in Wolters Park. A social will start at 6 p.m. followed by the meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m.Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.
Indian Creek School sign. Anyone who has information about missing or incorrect rural school signs is asked to please call the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives at 979-968-3765 or email archives@cityoflg.com. Photo Courtesy of Larry Ripper

Indian Creek School sign. Anyone who has information about missing or incorrect rural school signs is asked to please call the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives at 979-968-3765 or email archives@cityoflg.com. Photo Courtesy of Larry Ripper

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Indian Creek Schools By Larry K. Ripper In the winter of 1936, 10-yearold Leon Teinert had just walked a long mile to school with the cold wind at his back. As he walked across the school yard, a pesky female student, just a year younger, grabbed the hat from his head from his blind side.
Schulenburg High class of 1961 enjoys get-together

Schulenburg High class of 1961 enjoys get-together

Schulenburg High class of 1961 enjoys get-together

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Schulenburg High class of 1961 celebrated its 64-year reunion on Friday, Oct. 17 with a catered meal at Clint Boriack’s farm north of Brenham. Those in attendance were (front row, from left) Isyjean Pinchin Korenek, Frances Drabek Vacek, (back row) J.T.
Three new members who have joined since the new Literary Club year started in September are (from left) Kathy Rorschach, Sheila Brossmann and Judy Janik.

Three new members who have joined since the new Literary Club year started in September are (from left) Kathy Rorschach, Sheila Brossmann and Judy Janik.

Literary Club has program on Texas Quilt Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Wednesday, Nov. 12 at the Schulenburg Public Library.Hostesses Ginni Berwick, Betty Herzik, Kathy Koch and Gerri Morgan decorated the meeting room with Thanksgiving elements.
For “Make a Difference Day,” Hermann Sons Schulenburg Lodge 14 presented a monetary gift to the Fayette County Deputy Santa program. Shown are (from left) lodge vice president Mary K. Seifert, Deputy Terry Guentert, lodge president Ed Moeller and member Joshua Roberts.

For “Make a Difference Day,” Hermann Sons Schulenburg Lodge 14 presented a monetary gift to the Fayette County Deputy Santa program. Shown are (from left) lodge vice president Mary K. Seifert, Deputy Terry Guentert, lodge president Ed Moeller and member Joshua Roberts.

Thirty-eight attend Hermann Sons Life meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Thirty-eight members and guests were in attendance at the Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12.For “Make a Difference Day,” a donation was made to Deputy Santa. Election of officers for 2026 was voted on and motion passed. A scholarship was awarded to Brycen Schramek.
A Home for the Ranger Book Cover

A Home for the Ranger Book Cover

Wick to release novel set in Texas state park

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Readers of fiction can enjoy local author Audrey Wick’s latest novel, releasing Tuesday, Nov. 25. Wick is a Fayette County native and serves as full-time professor of English at Blinn College-Schulenburg campus.

Stanzel Museum to host Drone Racing Day Nov. 22

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum will host Drone Racing & Education Day on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 311 Baumgarten St., Schulenburg.Those attending can watch the pros in action with thrilling demonstrations from MultiGP Drone Racing, Tempest Droneworx and FSC Inc.

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will hold its monthly membership meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Ammannsville KJT Hall.The meeting will begin at 7 p.m., with food and beverages provided. All members, including AVVA and prospective members, are invited.

Habitat ReStore holding food drive

News Staff
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity is calling on its neighbors to come together in love, compassion and action as a communitywide food drive is launched at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Schulenburg.
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