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Kitty Dittrich (seated) received her 75-year pin from Mary K. Seifert (left), vice president, and Ed Moeller (right), president.

Kitty Dittrich (seated) received her 75-year pin from Mary K. Seifert (left), vice president, and Ed Moeller (right), president.

Thirty attend Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 met on Wednesday, May 14 with 30 members and guests present.Recognition went to Kitty Dittrich, who received her 75year pin, and Kathy Loth, who received her 60-year pin.For Flag Day, the lodge will donate a Texas flag to St.
Kreische Brewery

Kreische Brewery

Footprints of Fayette

Bluff Schuetzenverein Hall By Gary E. Mckee
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionKreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites (KBMH) is one of the most overlooked public sites in Texas.
Photos given to Gene Hackemack including a photo of the astronauts. The handwritten note reads: “Gene – Thanks for the great wake-up music. The first polka in space!”

Photos given to Gene Hackemack including a photo of the astronauts. The handwritten note reads: “Gene – Thanks for the great wake-up music. The first polka in space!”

PLCTM to unveil new exhibit at open house & event

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Board members of the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, 275 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, invite everyone to the third “Happy Music for Happy People” open house and event on Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be available during the open house.
Shown at the Parents As Teachers of Rural South Central Texas gala are (from left) Lorena Hernandez, Karen Hoskins, Tara Stech, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Carol Janecka, Phyllis Venghaus, Windi Raphael, Dallas Garza, Carl Elstner, Sherise Davis, Melinda Barneycastle, Brooksie Fuchs, Amy Elstner, Elyse Kristinik, Nettie Cernosek, Josue Rivas, Lucy Stanzel and Eddie Oppermann.

Shown at the Parents As Teachers of Rural South Central Texas gala are (from left) Lorena Hernandez, Karen Hoskins, Tara Stech, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Carol Janecka, Phyllis Venghaus, Windi Raphael, Dallas Garza, Carl Elstner, Sherise Davis, Melinda Barneycastle, Brooksie Fuchs, Amy Elstner, Elyse Kristinik, Nettie Cernosek, Josue Rivas, Lucy Stanzel and Eddie Oppermann.

Parents As Teachers of Rural South Central TX holds Dance & Donate gala

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Parents As Teachers of Rural South Central Texas (PAT) brought the community together for an unforgettable evening at its annual fundraising gala, themed “Dance & Donate Through the Decades,” on Feb. 22 at the Southern Oaks Event Center in Columbus.
The Texas History on Tap beer garden allows ticket-holders to meet the teams behind their favorite breweries while sampling their unique offerings.

The Texas History on Tap beer garden allows ticket-holders to meet the teams behind their favorite breweries while sampling their unique offerings.

Kreische Brewery/Monument Hill Stat Historic Sites to host Bluff SchuetzenFest

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites, located just south of La Grange, will host their fourth annual Bluff SchuetzenFest celebrating German heritage and Texas brewing history on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak DinnerWeimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, May 18 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar. Cost is $14 each for the drive-thru-only plates.

‘Talking with Your Doctor’ topic for May 20 program

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The May topic in the “Resources for Successful Living” lunch-andlearn series will be “Talking with Your Doctor” and this monthly program will be held on Tuesday, May 20 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.
Reunions

Reunions

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
AppeltThe Appelt family reunion is scheduled for Sunday, June 1 at Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville. Registration will start at 10 a.m. and lunch will be served at noon.

RTFL offers Mah Jongg lessons, puzzle swap

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Round Top Family Library is holding Mah Jongg lessons every Thursday from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. for adults age 18 and up. Everyone is welcome – from beginners to advanced players.The lessons are led by Diane Walla and Daniel Craig.
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