Society

MEETINGS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
QUILT GUILDColorado Valley Quilt Guild will host author Janet Shawgo of Gal veston at its meeting on Tuesday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Shawgo has been writing since 2009, with 11 published novels. Her most recent book, My Sister’s Quilt, tells the story of family through quilts.

REUNIONS

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
KRISCHKEThe 48th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 19 at St. Mary’s Hall in High Hill. The hall will open at 9 a.m. for set-up, and registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered lunch of brisket, sau sage and all the trimmings will be served.
Entertaining members at Flatonia Methodist Church were Jamie Steinhauser and Darryl O’Bryant. Everyone was singing along, tapping their feet and loving every minute of it.

Entertaining members at Flatonia Methodist Church were Jamie Steinhauser and Darryl O’Bryant. Everyone was singing along, tapping their feet and loving every minute of it.

Sr. Connections: bringing joy, wellness to seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Senior Connections, located in Schulenburg, is a vibrant activity center dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors 55 and up, offering free membership.
Leola Tiedt as photographed at Crayton Studios in 1964. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Leola Tiedt as photographed at Crayton Studios in 1964. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionSixty years later, some of my clearest memories of Hermes Elementary School in La Grange involve German lessons from Frau Tiedt.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, June 16, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
City Ordinances of La Grange, Part 2 This entry into the annals of Fayette County history is the second in a two-part series concerning some La Grange City Ordinances set forth on July 9, 1880.

‘Walk Across Texas’ in Colorado Co. has 6 teams

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The “Walk Across Texas” program hosted by the Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Colorado County AgriLife Extension Office concluded recently with six teams competing.Total miles walked amounted to 10,132.63. Top teams were:•First place – Miller Creek Milers, 2,869.

Fayette Co. ‘Walk Across Texas’ includes 10 teams

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Fayette County “Walk Across Texas” program ended recently with 10 teams competing in the eight-week series.The 2026 theme was “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday Through Walk Across Texas” with historic sites and parks highlighted in the weekly newsletters.
Paul Williams just had to ride the mechanical horse in front of the Lyric ice cream parlor in Flatonia. The June adventure began with lunch at Darlin’s Diner, then a movie at Lyric Theater and the day concluded with ice cream. A total of 27 members enjoyed this fun outing!

Paul Williams just had to ride the mechanical horse in front of the Lyric ice cream parlor in Flatonia. The June adventure began with lunch at Darlin’s Diner, then a movie at Lyric Theater and the day concluded with ice cream. A total of 27 members enjoyed this fun outing!

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
The Senior Connections activity center, based in Schulenburg with satellites in Weimar and Flatonia, welcomes anyone 55 and up. With free membership, fantastic friends and fabulous food, there is no reason members shouldn’t have a whole lot of fun!
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