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Court collects for Deputy Santa

Court collects for Deputy Santa

Court collects for Deputy Santa

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Schulenburg royalty court collected toys for the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Santa program to help bring joy to children in the community during the Christmas season.
Wearing Czech krojs at the Fayette County Czech Heritage Society Christmas party were (from left) 2025-26 Miss Texas-Czech Slovak Little Princess Lillie Karstedt, Maelynn Wasut, and 2025-26 Miss U.S. Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt

Wearing Czech krojs at the Fayette County Czech Heritage Society Christmas party were (from left) 2025-26 Miss Texas-Czech Slovak Little Princess Lillie Karstedt, Maelynn Wasut, and 2025-26 Miss U.S. Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt

Czech Society enjoys Christmas party

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society held its Christmas party at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange on Tuesday, Dec. 9.It was a festive event with a large turnout of members and guests, who sang Czech Christmas songs, enjoyed a turkey and dressing meal with dessert cakes,...
LEGION SERVICE AWARDS – (from left) Harvey Oeding, 15 years; C.W. Leonard, 10 years; in wheelchair, Terry Brown, 50 years; Jesse Lednicky, 5 years; Ben Cerny, 5 years; Renee Hranicky, 5 years; and Henry Miksch,15 years. Commander Bob Heinrich (right) is shown congratulating them. Others not shown are Jon Matus and Francis Ripper, 5 yrs.; Philip Davidson, Samuel Gordon and Ed Semler, 10 yrs.; Pete Goedecker, 15 yrs.; Travis Killion, 20 yrs.; Henry Galipp, 45 yrs.; and Oscar Hinkle and Daniel Kutac, 55 yrs.

LEGION SERVICE AWARDS – (from left) Harvey Oeding, 15 years; C.W. Leonard, 10 years; in wheelchair, Terry Brown, 50 years; Jesse Lednicky, 5 years; Ben Cerny, 5 years; Renee Hranicky, 5 years; and Henry Miksch,15 years. Commander Bob Heinrich (right) is shown congratulating them. Others not shown are Jon Matus and Francis Ripper, 5 yrs.; Philip Davidson, Samuel Gordon and Ed Semler, 10 yrs.; Pete Goedecker, 15 yrs.; Travis Killion, 20 yrs.; Henry Galipp, 45 yrs.; and Oscar Hinkle and Daniel Kutac, 55 yrs.

Legion gives membership awards at Christmas party

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
At the Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 2, awards were presented for service, attendance and new membership. Legionnaire of the Year, Harvey Oeding, was pictured in the Dec. 11 issue on Page 1.
Schulenburg Festival Float with Miss Schulenburg & Court

Schulenburg Festival Float with Miss Schulenburg & Court

Lighted Christmas Parade Held in downtown Schulenburg

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
A Lighted Christmas Parade was held in downtown Schulenburg on Sunday evening, Dec. 7 in conjunction with the annual visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event was sponsored by the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce.Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala
A plant is being presented by Lodge 14 vice president Mary K. Seifert (right) to Hermann Sons Life Grand Lodge board member David Noak (center) for coming to present the pins. Also shown is Noak’s guest Theresa Garlin (left).

A plant is being presented by Lodge 14 vice president Mary K. Seifert (right) to Hermann Sons Life Grand Lodge board member David Noak (center) for coming to present the pins. Also shown is Noak’s guest Theresa Garlin (left).

38 attend Hermann Sons Life Christmas party

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Members of Hermann Sons Life Schulenburg Lodge 14 gathered for their annual Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5 p.m. at Oakridge Restaurant, with 38 members and guests attending.Hermann Sons Life Grand Lodge board of directors member David Noak presented Katherine Dittrich with a 75-year...
Legionnaires get Quilts of Valor

Legionnaires get Quilts of Valor

Legionnaires get Quilts of Valor

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Quilts of Valor were presented to three Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 members at the Legion’s Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 2, as follows: Dennis Stryk (top photo, at left), Willy Schmidt (middle photo, at left) and Harvey Hermis (bottom photo, at left).
The Dessert Table, awaiting goodies from the hostesses, also had festive decorations.

The Dessert Table, awaiting goodies from the hostesses, also had festive decorations.

All 18 members attend Garden Club Christmas party

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Schulenburg Garden Club held its annual Christmas party on Dec. 4, with all 18 club members in attendance in the fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church on North Upton Avenue.The festivities began with a challenge from the hostesses for teams of four to create a festive Christmas party...
Santa and Mrs. Claus visit

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit

Santa and Mrs. Claus visit

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Santa and Mrs. Claus made their annual visit to Schulenburg on Sunday evening, Dec. 7, hosted by the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce.
The Kreische house welcomes guests to explore 19th-century German Texan Christmas traditions during Festival Nights at the 30th anniversary Trail of Lights.

The Kreische house welcomes guests to explore 19th-century German Texan Christmas traditions during Festival Nights at the 30th anniversary Trail of Lights.

Kreische Brewery/Monument Hill hosting Trail of Lights

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange are celebrating the 30th anniversary of Trail of Lights, with the holiday tradition having opened on Dec. 12 and running through Dec. 23.Five weekend Festival Nights include family activities, holiday treats, live music,...
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