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Float in the 1961 Juneteenth parade in La Grange. Photo Courtesy of Lorenza Crosby

Footprints of Fayette

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionJuneteenth celebrations in Texas began shortly after the Civil War, but that term was not widely used here until the early 1900s. Instead, they were referred to as “Emancipation Day” celebrations.

61st Appelt family reunion attended by 103 members

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A total of 103 family members gathered for the 61st Appelt family reunion at Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville on June 1.A delicious meal of stew, sausage, potatoes and green beans was prepared by Tommy Macha and his family, with side dishes and desserts brought by members.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Weimar Knights of Columbus Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Weimar KC Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, June 22 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center inWeimar.

2025 PAT graduates were (front row, from left) Giana Grifaldo, Penelope Farek, Matilda Farek, Kylie Castellano, Allison Gutierrez, Xe’Mauri Ellison, Huxton Hatfield, Lily Hubenak, Allie Neiser, (back row) Amos Rice, Zona Harvell, Brooks Vanicek, Sawyer Meysembourg, Oliver Hernandez, Jacob Espino, Victoria Garcia, Alexa Guerrero and Yailin Candelas. Not shown are Ember Pesak, Adelaide Aguirre, Alana Romero, Jayden Byrd and Anastasia Commander.

PAT holds graduation and awards ceremony

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Parents As Teachers of Rural South-Central Texas hosted its 2025 “Groovin’ into Greatness” graduation and awards ceremony at the Schulenburg Elementary School cafetorium on Thursday, June 5.The event began with a joyful parade of graduates, setting the tone for a heartfelt celebration filled with...

Mammoth ’s tooth found in an area gravel pit many years ago.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

The Monster at Biegel In his book Fayette County, Her History, and Her People, published in 1902, Frank Lotto described the county as consisting of 963 square miles, with a population of 36,542 inhabitants.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Ammannsville Parish PicnicSt. John the Baptist Church in Ammannsville will hold its 135th-year picnic on Sunday, June 15.

Reunions

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

SUMBERA-MOZISEKKRUPPA The biennial reunion for the descendants of Frances Sumbera Mozisek, John Sumbera, Anton Shumbera, Ludvik Sumbera and Jenovefa Sumbera Kruppa will be held on Sunday, June 22 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.A catered meal will be...

Meeting Notices

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Schulenburg Lions ClubThe Schulenburg Lions Club will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 11:45 a.m. at the Schulenburg Public Library.Speaker will be Schulenburg ISD Superintendent Lee Hafley.Swiss Alp-Ammannsville Dubina Farm Bureau The Swiss Alp-Ammannsville-Dubina Farm Bureau local will hold its annual...

American Legion officers

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Schulenburg American Legion, McBride Post 143, officers for fiscal year 2026 are (front row, from left) Ken J. Berger, judge advocate; Armen Herzik, historian; Eugene Krupala, executive committee member; C.W. Leonard, executive committee chairman; Harvey Oeding, Wesley Holub, Henry Miksch and...

American Legion Auxiliary officers

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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

American Legion Auxiliary, McBride Unit 143, officers elected for fiscal year 2026 are: Front row, from left: Patricia Hranicky, president; Barbara Brown, vice president; Debora Behlen, treasurer; Brenda Wyman, secretary; Back row, from left: Sandi Guthrie, sergeant-at-arms; Linda Dieringer,...

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