Society

2025 PAT graduates were (front row, from left) Giana Grifaldo, Penelope Farek, Matilda Farek, Kylie Castellano, Allison Gutierrez, Xe’Mauri Ellison, Huxton Hatfield, Lily Hubenak, Allie Neiser, (back row) Amos Rice, Zona Harvell, Brooks Vanicek, Sawyer Meysembourg, Oliver Hernandez, Jacob Espino, Victoria Garcia, Alexa Guerrero and Yailin Candelas. Not shown are Ember Pesak, Adelaide Aguirre, Alana Romero, Jayden Byrd and Anastasia Commander.

2025 PAT graduates were (front row, from left) Giana Grifaldo, Penelope Farek, Matilda Farek, Kylie Castellano, Allison Gutierrez, Xe’Mauri Ellison, Huxton Hatfield, Lily Hubenak, Allie Neiser, (back row) Amos Rice, Zona Harvell, Brooks Vanicek, Sawyer Meysembourg, Oliver Hernandez, Jacob Espino, Victoria Garcia, Alexa Guerrero and Yailin Candelas. Not shown are Ember Pesak, Adelaide Aguirre, Alana Romero, Jayden Byrd and Anastasia Commander.

PAT holds graduation and awards ceremony

Parents As Teachers of Rural South-Central Texas hosted its 2025 “Groovin’ into Greatness” graduation and awards ceremony at the Schulenburg Elementary School cafetorium on Thursday, June 5.
Mammoth ’s tooth found in an area gravel pit many years ago.

Mammoth ’s tooth found in an area gravel pit many years ago.

Footprints of Fayette

The Monster at Biegel In his book Fayette County, Her History, and Her People, published in 1902, Frank Lotto described the county as consisting of 963 square miles, with a population of 36,542 inhabitants.

Bulletin Board

Ammannsville Parish PicnicSt. John the Baptist Church in Ammannsville will hold its 135th-year picnic on Sunday, June 15. A fried chicken/sausage meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., dine-in or plates-to-go, costing $15 per plate.

Reunions

SUMBERA-MOZISEKKRUPPA The biennial reunion for the descendants of Frances Sumbera Mozisek, John Sumbera, Anton Shumbera, Ludvik Sumbera and Jenovefa Sumbera Kruppa will be held on Sunday, June 22 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Meeting Notices

Schulenburg Lions ClubThe Schulenburg Lions Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 11:45 a.m. at the Schulenburg Public Library.Speaker will be Schulenburg ISD Superintendent Lee Hafley.
American Legion officers

American Legion officers

American Legion officers

Schulenburg American Legion, McBride Post 143, officers for fiscal year 2026 are (front row, from left) Ken J. Berger, judge advocate; Armen Herzik, historian; Eugene Krupala, executive committee member; C.W.
American Legion Auxiliary officers

American Legion Auxiliary officers

American Legion Auxiliary officers

American Legion Auxiliary, McBride Unit 143, officers elected for fiscal year 2026 are: Front row, from left: Patricia Hranicky, president; Barbara Brown, vice president; Debora Behlen, treasurer; Brenda Wyman, secretary; Back row, from left: Sandi Guthrie, sergeant-at-arms; Linda Dieringer,...
A garden pole was presented to Stanzel Family Foundation, represented by Melanie Ramirez (left), as a gift for its support of Senior Connections, represented by program director Stephanie Shroyer (right).

A garden pole was presented to Stanzel Family Foundation, represented by Melanie Ramirez (left), as a gift for its support of Senior Connections, represented by program director Stephanie Shroyer (right).

Sr. Connections: hub for active seniors in the area

Senior Connections is excited to invite all seniors age 55 and up to join its vibrant community at its three locations. With free membership and delicious home-cooked meals, there is no better place to socialize, engage and enjoy life!
FCRTA officers – (from left) secretary Esther Hartman, first vice president Lisa Slinkard, co-president Terri Wagner, treasurer Chris Morrison, co-president Peggy Halamicek and Book Project chair Marian Tajchman.

FCRTA officers – (from left) secretary Esther Hartman, first vice president Lisa Slinkard, co-president Terri Wagner, treasurer Chris Morrison, co-president Peggy Halamicek and Book Project chair Marian Tajchman.

Fayette Retired Teachers Assn. officers installed

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, May 12 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia for an evening dinner meeting with 18 members in attendance.
Recipients of Schulenburg Lions Club non-traditional scholarships were (from left) Liberty Killion, Jennifer Garza, Arnesia Powe, Kalandra Johnson and Shavon Lewis.

Recipients of Schulenburg Lions Club non-traditional scholarships were (from left) Liberty Killion, Jennifer Garza, Arnesia Powe, Kalandra Johnson and Shavon Lewis.

Lion Club awards non-traditional scholarships

The Schulenburg Lions Club announces the awardees of the 2025 non-traditional scholarships. Nontraditional scholarships provide up to $2,000 for those who have graduated high school before 2025.