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An exercise group from Houston visited the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum recently to learn about polka and waltz dancing as a form of physical activity and also to learn about the Czech culture

An exercise group from Houston visited the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum recently to learn about polka and waltz dancing as a form of physical activity and also to learn about the Czech culture

Polka Lovers museum hosts group from Houston

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) in La Grange, which began offering polka and waltz instructions during events in 2024, recently hosted 40 members of Steve Fang’s Houston Morning Exercise Group.The group requested a tour to learn about Czech culture and also requested a demonstration...

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings Aug. 5

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 5. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 39 Legion and 10Auxiliary members in attendance.

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Young FarmersThe Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Schulenburg Expo Center.Chairman for the meeting will be Mark Vecera and the topic will be the results of the hay show.GARDEN CLUBThe Schulenburg Garden Club will begin its 2025-26 season...

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum promotes National Aviation Day on Aug. 19

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Each year on Aug. 19, America celebrates National Aviation Day and the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum invites everyone to celebrate the spirit of aviation.This date was chosen to honor the birthday of Orville Wright, one-half of the pioneering Wright brothers who made history in 1903 with the...
Scholarship recipients who spoke at the Hermann Sons Life meeting were (from left) Trevor Janak, attending Texas Tech University; Marcus Seger, attending Texas A&M; Madison Kunschick, attending Texas State; and Mikayla Otto, attending Texas A&M.

Scholarship recipients who spoke at the Hermann Sons Life meeting were (from left) Trevor Janak, attending Texas Tech University; Marcus Seger, attending Texas A&M; Madison Kunschick, attending Texas State; and Mikayla Otto, attending Texas A&M.

50 attend Hermann Sons Life meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Fifty members and guests were present at the Schulenburg Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Oakridge Restaurant. The pledge of allegiance to both flags was recited.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, August 19, 2025
St. James Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James Baptist Church will hold a fish fry on Friday, Aug. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James Baptist Church, 1103 James Ave. Plates ($12 each) will include fried fish, baked beans, coleslaw, hush puppies and dessert.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Young FarmersThe Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Schulenburg Expo Center.Chairman for the meeting will be Mark Vecera and the topic will be the results of the hay show.Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will...
This 2010 photograph by Kathy Carter shows the three buildings on Travis Street in La Grange that once made up the Von Rosenberg Company. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

This 2010 photograph by Kathy Carter shows the three buildings on Travis Street in La Grange that once made up the Von Rosenberg Company. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
In a previous Footprints article about a La Grange appearance by Buster Brown, C.J. von Rosenberg’s store on Travis Street was mentioned.

LWV recounts women’s journey toward equality in Texas

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Editor’s Note: The following is a press release from the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas.As we commemorate Women’s Equality Day onAug. 26 – marking the historic ratification of the 19th Amendment that granted women the right to vote – the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas...
A recent speaker in Schulenburg was Ralph Fisher, who was quite entertaining with his stuffed buzzard Oscar. Senior Connections hopes have him back again – he has many stories to share of his interesting life as a rodeo clown and animal entertainer.

A recent speaker in Schulenburg was Ralph Fisher, who was quite entertaining with his stuffed buzzard Oscar. Senior Connections hopes have him back again – he has many stories to share of his interesting life as a rodeo clown and animal entertainer.

Senior Connections: vibrant hub for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, August 19, 2025
At Senior Connections, the mission is simple yet profound: to enhance the quality of life for seniors in Fayette and Lavaca counties.Senior Connections is committed to fostering community and camaraderie, and invites all individuals age 55 and up to join its vibrant gatherings.
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