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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.
Handy Holman Jr. Headstone, overturned but still visible in the Holman Cemetery. The inscription reads “Handy Holman, Texas, Pvt., 15 Co. 165 Depot Brigade, World War I.” Photo Courtesy of Dr. Michelle and Anthony Hill

Handy Holman Jr. Headstone, overturned but still visible in the Holman Cemetery. The inscription reads “Handy Holman, Texas, Pvt., 15 Co. 165 Depot Brigade, World War I.” Photo Courtesy of Dr. Michelle and Anthony Hill

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
A Holman Legacy: The Story of Handy Holman Jr. By Michelle Susberry Hill, EdD and Anthony Hill, MSL The Holman name carries significant history in Fayette County, Texas – most notably through Holman Valley, located in the southeastern part of the county.

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Animal Shelter Volunteer & Foster MeetingThose who are seeking a meaningful way to spend their time or make a difference are invited to attend an informational session on Saturday, May 10 about volunteering and fostering for Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter.Everyone is invited to sign up today to...

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Schulenburg 4-H Rack of Ribs FundraiserTickets are on sale for the fifth annual rack of ribs fundraiser for the Schulenburg 4-H Club. Cost is $30 per rack, which serves 3-4 people.Drive-thru pickup will be on Friday, May 9 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at City Market, which is preparing the ribs.
garden pole delivery continues. Jill Walles (right) receives this beautiful pole painted by Berni Gillings from Stephanie Shroyer (left), program director. Walles is the executive director of the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, and Senior Connections appreciates the support through weekly e-news blasts for its programs in this active community.

garden pole delivery continues. Jill Walles (right) receives this beautiful pole painted by Berni Gillings from Stephanie Shroyer (left), program director. Walles is the executive director of the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, and Senior Connections appreciates the support through weekly e-news blasts for its programs in this active community.

Senior Connections: the place to be for active, fun senior citizens

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Senior Connections sends happy Mother’s Day wishes and hopes everyone has the opportunity to spend quality time with their families this Sunday, May 11.

Master Gardeners to host lunch-&-learn on cooking

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn educational series topic this month, “Cooking Up the Harvest,” will be presented on Tuesday, May 13 at the Fayette CountyAgricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Registration will be held from 11:50 a.m. until 12:05 p.m. and the program...
Landa has banner weekend photographing birds

Landa has banner weekend photographing birds

Landa has banner weekend photographing birds

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” said this past weekend was a banner weekend for birding in Schulenburg, with spring migration in full swing. He sent these photos:•Painted bunting (top left), the most beautiful of the migratory birds.
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