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September yard of the month announced

September yard of the month announced

September yard of the month announced

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Schulenburg Garden Club announces that yard of the month for September goes to Ben Dach and Carol (left, center), who reside at 103 Meadowcreek Drive. Representing the Garden Club are Jerry Leonard (right) and Janet Kobza (not shown).

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
FAYETTE COUNTY RETIRED TEACHERS ASSN.The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association will meet Monday, Sept. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the New Life Methodist Church fellowship hall in La Grange.All retired teachers and school personnel are welcome to attend and enjoy an ice cream social, games and goodies.
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild officers announced

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild officers announced

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild officers announced

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild presents its slate of officers for the upcoming 2025-26 year, as follows (from left): president, Carolyn Cheatham of La Grange; secretary, Gail Duncan of Columbus; treasurer, Sandy Courrier of Muldoon; first vice president, Marian Tajchman of La Grange; second vice...

Czech Center hosting cotton program, exhibit

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center is partnering with the Texas Cotton Gin Museum in Burton to host an exhibit and program about cotton.The program will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Hanslik Hall &Museum located at 250 West Fairgrounds...
Quilt Guild learns about fabric painting

Quilt Guild learns about fabric painting

Quilt Guild learns about fabric painting

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Michelle Markey of Medina Domestic Arts Studio of Medina was the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s guest speaker at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Markey’s beautifully painted quilts were the talk of the guild.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
St. Mary, High Hill, Parish PicnicSt. Mary Catholic Church, High Hill, will celebrate its 165th year at the annual parish picnic on Sunday, Aug. 31.
MICHAEL WINDBERG

MICHAEL WINDBERG

Oil painting demonstration set Sept. 20 in Hallettsville

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
For anyone who has ever wondered how a master painter transforms a blank canvas into a breathtaking work of art, there will be a chance to witness it live and up-close during a free oil painting demonstration by acclaimed artist Michael Windberg.
Detail showing the sites for both Colorado City and La Grange along the Colorado River on an 1840 map of Fayette County by W.H. Sandusky, Texas General Land Office draftsman [GLO #3539].

Detail showing the sites for both Colorado City and La Grange along the Colorado River on an 1840 map of Fayette County by W.H. Sandusky, Texas General Land Office draftsman [GLO #3539].

Footprints of Fayette

Colorado City By Larry K. Ripper
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionSome 35 years ago, in another life, one of my hobbies was to guide small groups on canoe/ kayak trips down the Colorado River. On this particular trip, my friend Gary and I made the run from Plum Park to La Grange.
August birthday celebrants included (from left) Sharon Rodriguez, Darlene Williams, Cynthia Meyer and Gerald Wooten.

August birthday celebrants included (from left) Sharon Rodriguez, Darlene Williams, Cynthia Meyer and Gerald Wooten.

Sr. Connections: exciting Sept. activities ahead

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
As Labor Day approaches on Monday, Sept. 1, please note that Senior Connections will be closed to allow everyone to enjoy this special day.Senior Connections warmly invites all seniors age 55 and up from Fayette, Colorado and Lavaca counties to its activity centers in Schulenburg, Weimar and...
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