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Detail from Augustus Koch’s 1880 Bird’s Eye View of La Grange showing the building believed to be the school on Camp Street where John G. Schermack taught African American students.

Detail from Augustus Koch’s 1880 Bird’s Eye View of La Grange showing the building believed to be the school on Camp Street where John G. Schermack taught African American students.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
La Grange Schools for Black Students Between 1872 and 1903 By Rox Ann JohnsonThe first known school building for La Grange’s African American children was built in 1867 at the northeast corner of the intersection of Camp and Madison streets.

Program on makeup set at Weimar Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will offer a new experience in its 2026 programming.“Graceful Glam,” a program on the art of makeup through helpful techniques and skin care tips, will be held on Monday, Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Public Library.Program presenters Heather Janak and Patti...
DEREK Spence

DEREK Spence

25th anniversary Opry set Feb. 16 in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Derek Spence will headline this month’s 25th anniversary of the Fayette County Country Music Club Opry with a tribute to George Strait on Monday, Feb. 16 at the KC Hall, La Grange.
CVQG Month proclaimed

CVQG Month proclaimed

CVQG Month proclaimed

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery has signed a proclamation declaring February as “Colorado Valley Quilt Guild Month” in La Grange.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Catholic Daughters Fried Chicken & Sausage DinnerCatholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rose 1597, will hold its 33rd annual fried chicken and sausage dinner on Sunday, Feb. 15 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at the Schulenburg (KC) Hall.
Garden Club has program on snakes

Garden Club has program on snakes

Garden Club has program on snakes

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club met on Tuesday, Feb. 3.Hostesses Patricia Greeson and Janet Kobza decorated the meeting area using a wonderful Valentine theme.
Lunch-and-learn speaker in Schulenburg on Monday, Feb. 2 was Josh Homan. He is running for Fayette County judge, and in his speech, he explained the responsibilities of that position. Homan also shared his views on community and the critical role everyone plays in building and maintaining great communities.

Lunch-and-learn speaker in Schulenburg on Monday, Feb. 2 was Josh Homan. He is running for Fayette County judge, and in his speech, he explained the responsibilities of that position. Homan also shared his views on community and the critical role everyone plays in building and maintaining great communities.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Senior Connections is the perfect spot for anyone 55 or older looking for companionship, a game of dominoes, a hot homecooked meal or even a lively round of bingo.
A generous donation

A generous donation

A generous donation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
A generous donation to Senior Connections was made by Knights of Columbus Council 2153 of Weimar, represented by Joe Jimenez (left). Jimenez will be a speaker at the Weimar campus next month as a representative from Cathedral Oaks Retreat Center located on County Road 248 south of Weimar.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Stew Supper The Schulenburg VFD will serve a boneless beef stew supper on Thursday, Feb. 5 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KC Hall. Cost is $15 each for the drive-thru-only plates.
Lots of snow for North Carolina

Lots of snow for North Carolina

Lots of snow for North Carolina

News Staff
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Schulenburg native Randy Hengst, who now lives in North Carolina, sent these photos on Sunday, Feb. 1. He lives just outside Charlotte, N.C. and has been there going on 36 years. According to Hengst, this is the most snow he’s ever seen.
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