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A proclamation designating June 1-7 as National Garden Week in Schulenburg was signed by Mayor Connie Koopmann (second from right), with Schulenburg Garden Club members (from left) Janet Murphy, Bonnie Baker and (right) Debbie Behlen in attendance.

A proclamation designating June 1-7 as National Garden Week in Schulenburg was signed by Mayor Connie Koopmann (second from right), with Schulenburg Garden Club members (from left) Janet Murphy, Bonnie Baker and (right) Debbie Behlen in attendance.

Schulenburg Garden Club promotes National Garden Week

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
National Garden Week takes place annually in the first full week of June. This year, the dates are June 1 to 7. It is spearheaded by National Garden Clubs Inc., a nonprofit organization headquartered in St.
Photograph of an unidentified man standing on the running board of a gravel truck. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Photograph of an unidentified man standing on the running board of a gravel truck. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionIn our modern 21st century society, we citizens seem to find pleasure in talking about and complaining about our current situations.
Circa 1895 photograph of the M.K.T. rail yard on the eastern end of La Grange (vicinity of 600th block East La Fayette Street) looking south with the bluff in the distance. Louis Melcher captured this view from the roof of the M.K.T. freight depot. Train cars, warehouses, elevated tanks and open sheds like those used by lumberyards are visible (present day Farmer’s Lumber Co.).

Circa 1895 photograph of the M.K.T. rail yard on the eastern end of La Grange (vicinity of 600th block East La Fayette Street) looking south with the bluff in the distance. Louis Melcher captured this view from the roof of the M.K.T. freight depot. Train cars, warehouses, elevated tanks and open sheds like those used by lumberyards are visible (present day Farmer’s Lumber Co.).

‘Golden Era of Railroading’ program set in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Author and railroad historian Ken E. Stavinoha will speak on “The Golden Era of Railroading in Texas” on Thursday evening, May 22 in the meeting room of the Fayette Public Library in La Grange.

Round Top library sets sr. citizen gaming party

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Round Top Family Library will host a senior citizen gaming party on Sunday, May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.Everyone is invited to come enjoy the fellowship and bring family and friends.
Scholarship recipient Kaylee Beyer (right) received a braided Money Tree plant from Nova Stonecipher (left).

Scholarship recipient Kaylee Beyer (right) received a braided Money Tree plant from Nova Stonecipher (left).

Archer shows three videos at Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Schulenburg Garden Club held its concluding meeting of the season on Tuesday, May 6 before taking a recess for the summer. President Bonnie Baker welcomed 20 members and two guests to the gathering. The traditional Garden Club Prayer and Pledge of Membership were recited.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Sacred Heart Parish-Hallettsville Spring PicnicSacred Heart Parish in Hallettsville will have its spring picnic on Sunday, May 25 at the Hallettsville KC Hall.A meal of fried chicken, stew, homemade cornbread dressing and trimmings will cost $13, with serving from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Fayette County Republican WomenThe public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women general meeting on Wednesday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Lunch is available for $20.
Legion Post 143 raises flag at Slavnost

Legion Post 143 raises flag at Slavnost

Legion Post 143 raises flag at Slavnost

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 raised the flag for the Slavnost (“May Fest”) on Sunday, May 18 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange. Shown in uniform near the flag pole are sergeant-at-arms Harry Bartosch and adjutant Dennis Muhlstein.

Ellinger Chamber to host 88th Tomato Festival

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
The Ellinger Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to come celebrate the 88th annual Historical Tomato Festival, running Friday, May 23 through Sunday, May 25.
Reunions

Reunions

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
SchoenerThe Schoener reunion is returning on Sunday, June 1 at the KC Hall in Schulenburg. Gathering will start at 11 a.m. and a meal will be served at noon.Families should bring enough food to feed themselves. Tea, coffee, lemonade, plates, napkins, cups,and plastic ware will be provided.
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