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Program on sharpening garden tools set Oct. 14

News Staff

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn educational program is “Sharpening Your Tools,” scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Dull tools can make gardening chores harder.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Schulenburg Farmers MarketThe Schulenburg Farmers Market will be open on Saturday, Oct. 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Railroad Park in the 500th block of North Main St. Interested vendors can contact the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at 979-743-4514 to reserve a spot – there is no booth fee.

Schulenburg float takes part in two parades

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Miss Schulenburg and her court made an appearance at the Colorado County Fair parade in Columbus on Saturday, Sept. 13.

Birth day celebrants – (from left) Betty Danner, Phyllis Teykl, Tom Teykl, Georgia Vyvial, Vera Wehring and Carolyn Surface.

Fayette County Czech Heritage Society has program on TCHCC at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held its annual speaker meeting on Sept. 21 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange.The business agenda included signatures from the treasurer, a discussion of increasing state CHS dues for 2026, and fundraising suggestions.

WEIMAR FOUNDER- D.W. Jackson From Weimar, Texas First 100 Years 18731973 by Mary Hinton

Footprints of Fayette

Weimar, Texas: The Prairie City By Larry K. Ripper

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionThe first map to show and describe the area that would one day become Weimar was drawn by Stephen F. Austin in 1829. Titled An Original Map of Texas, its title and notations were in Spanish.

Legion, Auxiliary hold monthly meetings Sept. 2

News Staff

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Sept. 2.Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 38 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary president Patricia Hranicky, read the prayer.

Enjoying ice cre am with a variety of topping at the FCRTA social were Patty Ehler and Donna Burton.

Fayette Co. Retired Teachers have ice cream social at meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, Sept. 8 at the New Life Methodist Church in La Grange, with 22 members in attendance.Members enjoyed an ice cream social with many toppings and sweet treats.

‘Diabetes Friendly Cooking’ series slated in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

A healthy home cooking series, “Pan to Plate – Diabetes Friendly Cooking” is being offered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County.The workshops will be held on three Thursdays, Oct. 2, Oct. 9 and Oct. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

SHS class of 1965 holds reunion

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Schulenburg High School class of 1965 held its 60-year class reunion on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Oakridge Restaurant in Schulenburg. The total class numbered 46, and 17 classmates attended along with spouses, family and friends.

Sr. Connections – for active srs. in Fayette/Colorado/Lavaca counties

News Staff

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

In the southern part of Fayette County and surrounding areas, Senior Connections is a vibrant hub for seniors age 55 and over, offering a welcoming atmosphere for friendship, fun and nourishment.

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