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‘Butterfly Gardening’ program set Sept. 8

The topic for this month’s Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand -learn educational program is “Butterfly Gardening,” scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 8 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be John Williamson, Master Gardener.
Th is is a small sampling of the artwork that will be displayed at the Ageless Artistry Showcase, which will open with a reception on Sept. 12.

Th is is a small sampling of the artwork that will be displayed at the Ageless Artistry Showcase, which will open with a reception on Sept. 12.

Creativity abounds at Sr. Connections ‘Ageless Artistry’ opening Sept. 12

Senior Connections invites everyone to celebrate the creativity of its participants at its second annual Ageless Artistry Showcase, running Sept. 12 to Nov. 28 at 1203 Kessler Ave. in Schulenburg.
Warren O. Albrech t’s photograph of the Randolph School building in the late 1960s. – Courtesy of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Warren O. Albrech t’s photograph of the Randolph School building in the late 1960s. – Courtesy of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionThe Randolph School, Part 2 Giles A. Randolph, the retired principal of the La Grange Negro High School, passed away on November 1, 1945.

48th Krischke family reunion held at High Hill

The 48th Krischke reunion was held Sunday, July 19 at St. Mary’s Church parish hall in High Hill. This year marks the 145th anniversary of Josef and Amalia Krischke’s arrival in America.The reunion president welcomed everyone and began announcements shortly before noon.
The cast of “Now and Then,” a romantic comedy by Sean Grennan, includes (from left) Brandon Theut, Emily Hudson, Austin Williams and Melanie Lira. The setting for the play is at a bar in 1981.

The cast of “Now and Then,” a romantic comedy by Sean Grennan, includes (from left) Brandon Theut, Emily Hudson, Austin Williams and Melanie Lira. The setting for the play is at a bar in 1981.

FCCT sets play performance at Freyburg Hall

The Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT) will present “Now and Then” by Sean Grennan on Friday, Sept. 18 and Saturday, Sept. 19 at the famous Freyburg Hall northwest of Schulenburg.This heartfelt romantic comedy is set in a 1981 bar in Chicago.
Texas Historical Commission Medallion

Texas Historical Commission Medallion

Randolph School marker dedication slated Sept. 5

The Fayette County Historical Commission and Randolph High School Alumni Association will dedicate the new Randolph School historical marker at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 653 East Pearl Street in La Grange.This is currently the site of the Randolph Recreation Center owned and operated by the...
Veterans treated to free barbecue meal

Veterans treated to free barbecue meal

Veterans treated to free barbecue meal

Showing appreciation for veterans can be more than Memorial Day, 4th of July or Veterans Day – Choke Canyon BBQ proved that on Wednesday, Aug. 26 when more than 100 local veterans gathered at Choke Canyon BBQ to enjoy camaraderie and a free meal.
A luncheon with sandwiches was provided by H-E-B in La Grange.

A luncheon with sandwiches was provided by H-E-B in La Grange.

Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum hosts Sr. Connections group

The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM) in La Grange hosted a tour group from Senior Connections on Thursday, Aug. 20, with a generous donation of sandwich platters for the luncheon provided by H-E-B in La Grange.Guests traveled from La Grange, Schulenburg, Flatonia, Weimar, Bryan, East...
This photograp h shows the La Grange Negro High School, later Randolph High School, soon after it was built in 1934. Taken from “A School with a Misson,” Randolph High School, published by the Randolph Alumni Association in 2018.

This photograp h shows the La Grange Negro High School, later Randolph High School, soon after it was built in 1934. Taken from “A School with a Misson,” Randolph High School, published by the Randolph Alumni Association in 2018.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionThe Footprints of Fayette article that follows is an abbreviated form of the narrative that accompanied the application for the Randolph School historical marker, which will be dedicated next month.
Sr. Connections: 5 locations for active seniors

Sr. Connections: 5 locations for active seniors

Sr. Connections: 5 locations for active seniors

Senior Connections meets in Schulenburg at 1111 Bohlmann Ave., Weimar at 301 W. Saint Charles St., Flatonia at 403 E. North Main St., La Grange at 653 East Pearl St. and Arts for Rural Texas, 1206 Lyons Ave. in Schulenburg.The online auction for the Ageless Artistry Showcase, featuring members’...