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DR. BOBBY J. SMITH II

DR. BOBBY J. SMITH II

Program, book-signing by Smith set in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives will welcome Bobby J. Smith II, associate professor of African American Studies at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, for a presentation and book-signing at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 4 in the library’s meeting room at 855 S. Jefferson St. in La...

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Tuesday, August 18, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, Aug. 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pick-up at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert.
DR. BARB SHROUT

DR. BARB SHROUT

De-cluttering topic for Quilt Guild program

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Dr. Barb Shrout will be the guest speaker for the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m.Her program is titled, “Divest, De-stress and De-clutter: A Scared Straight Program for Quilters.”Dr. Shrout is both a retired Air Force master sergeant and retired Texas high school...
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionNazis in Fayette County during World War II By Edward F. JaneckaThere are very few people who are alive today who went through the difficult times during World War II.It was a much different time.
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Hallettsville gets grant thru FEC program

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Community Reinvestment Grant Program has awarded $10,000 to the Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture/Visitor Center to support initiatives designed to promote tourism, strengthen businesses there and enhance community engagement throughout the region.The...
U.S. flag was presented to the Colorado County EMS in Weimar by the Schulenburg Hermann Sons Life lodge. Shown are (from left) lodge president Ed Moeller, Marilyn Hinze of Colorado County EMS and lodge vice president Mary K. Seifert.

U.S. flag was presented to the Colorado County EMS in Weimar by the Schulenburg Hermann Sons Life lodge. Shown are (from left) lodge president Ed Moeller, Marilyn Hinze of Colorado County EMS and lodge vice president Mary K. Seifert.

Hermann Sons meeting on Aug. 12 attended by 50

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14-2 met on Aug. 12 at Oakridge Restaurant at 5:30 p.m. with 50 members and guests in attendance. President Ed Moeller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. followed by the U.S. and Texas pledges.Secretary Debbie Behlen read the minutes which were approved.

Walhalla EEA told about state conference at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Walhalla Extension Education Association (EEA) Club recently met for its annual summer luncheon at the Garden Company Restaurant in Round Top.At their meeting, club members reviewed the agenda for the upcoming 2026 Texas EEA State Conference which is highlighting the 100th anniversary of TEEA.

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News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Praha Picnic (Pražká Pout)The 171st picnic of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish at Praha will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15. Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.A stew/fried chicken dinner will be served starting at 11 a.m. for $15 per plate (dine-in or to-go).
amonG THoSe PReSenT for the flag dedication at the Alleyton Cemetery were (photo above, from left) Donald Peitert, Theresa Williams, Gina Carter, Tandy Carter, Roger Wade, Marilyn Wade, David Zachmeyer, Judy Zachmeyer, Deacon Michael Fitzgerald and Monrovia Fitzgerald. The photo at right shows the flags on either side of the Alleyton Cemetery Texas Historical Marker.

amonG THoSe PReSenT for the flag dedication at the Alleyton Cemetery were (photo above, from left) Donald Peitert, Theresa Williams, Gina Carter, Tandy Carter, Roger Wade, Marilyn Wade, David Zachmeyer, Judy Zachmeyer, Deacon Michael Fitzgerald and Monrovia Fitzgerald. The photo at right shows the flags on either side of the Alleyton Cemetery Texas Historical Marker.

DAR, SAR attend Alleyton Cemetery flag dedication

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Alleyton Cemetery board of directors dedicated new flags at a ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 1 attended by the board, along with representatives of the John Everett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Robert Rankin Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution, Vietnam Veterans of...
Posed photo of a troop of La Grange Girl Scouts in 1958 Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Posed photo of a troop of La Grange Girl Scouts in 1958 Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

La Grange Girls Scouts By Kathy Carter
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionJuliette “Daisy” Gordon Low founded Girl Scouts in 1912 in Savannah, Georgia.At a time when women in the United States could not yet vote and were expected to stick to strict social norms, encouraging girls to embrace their unique...
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