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Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings June 3

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, June 3. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 38 Legion and 13 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the prayer.

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
St. John Parish Fourth of July PicnicSt. John Parish will hold its picnic on Friday, July 4 at the parish grounds in St. John. The “full old-time picnic” will start with Mass at 9 a.m. and a flag-raising at 10 a.m.

Local Food Pantry serves 149 families during May

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 149 families in May with a total of 473 individuals. The Pantry had six new clients with 20 individuals in those families. The amount of food given out was 8,378 pounds. Food donated was 3,215 pounds The volunteer hours were 353.
Camp Street Sign

Camp Street Sign

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionOftentimes, we go through life’s daily routines with minimal concern about things in our surroundings that are just taken for granted. However, a question posed several years ago has remained in the back of my mind.

47th annual Machac family reunion held at St. John

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The 47th yearly gathering of the Paul and Josephine Machac family occurred on Saturday, June 7 at the St. John outdoor pavilion, drawing 82 attendees.Welcoming remarks and a family news update were provided by president Jarrad Michna.
PHOTO ABOVE – The CHS scholarship check is being presented to Sadie Noska (right), 2025 Flatonia High graduate, by Carolyn Heinsohn (left). PHOTO AT RIG HT – Competing in pageants this year are both Texas CHS State Queen Madelyn Karstedt (left) and Fayette County CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt (right).

PHOTO ABOVE – The CHS scholarship check is being presented to Sadie Noska (right), 2025 Flatonia High graduate, by Carolyn Heinsohn (left). PHOTO AT RIG HT – Competing in pageants this year are both Texas CHS State Queen Madelyn Karstedt (left) and Fayette County CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt (right).

Fayette Czech Heritage Society holds Piknik

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society met on Tuesday, June 10 in the Hanslik Hall at Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange for its annual Piknik.
Food Challenge – (from left) Eleanor Carey, Elena Supak and Tori Newton, first in the side dish category and reserve champion team overall advancing to national competition.

Food Challenge – (from left) Eleanor Carey, Elena Supak and Tori Newton, first in the side dish category and reserve champion team overall advancing to national competition.

Fayette 4-H’ers receive scholarships, awards at Texas 4-H Roundup

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Fayette County 4-H’ers competed in the 2025 Texas 4-H Roundup at Texas A&M University in College Station from June 3-5.Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event for Texas 4-H, with senior 4-H members competing in approximately 50 diverse contests.
Float in the 1961 Juneteenth parade in La Grange. Photo Courtesy of Lorenza Crosby

Float in the 1961 Juneteenth parade in La Grange. Photo Courtesy of Lorenza Crosby

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionJuneteenth celebrations in Texas began shortly after the Civil War, but that term was not widely used here until the early 1900s. Instead, they were referred to as “Emancipation Day” celebrations.

61st Appelt family reunion attended by 103 members

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A total of 103 family members gathered for the 61st Appelt family reunion at Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville on June 1.A delicious meal of stew, sausage, potatoes and green beans was prepared by Tommy Macha and his family, with side dishes and desserts brought by members.

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News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Weimar Knights of Columbus Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Weimar KC Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center inWeimar. Cost is $14 each for th drive-thru-only plates.St.
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