Program on Marquis de Lafayette set in La Grange

Fayette County was organized on Jan. 18, 1838 with La Grange as the county seat. Both were named in honor of the French nobleman, the Marquis de Lafayette.

Garden Club has horticulture program at meeting to prepare for flower show

The Schulenburg Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, April 1 featured an Easter. theme.Menu items were displayed with Easter decorations, including a peace lily and a bunny on a lace tablecloth. Tortilla wraps offered options of chicken, ham, cheese and green salad.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionIn researching the history of the Tonkawa Indians who were the most prevalent in this area, I learned that there were still a few renegades from their tribe wandering around Central Texas in the early 1850s searching for food to...

Local Food Pantry serves 129 families in March

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry served 129 families in March with a total of 395 individuals. The Pantry had one new client (one individual). The Pantry also had one emergency client. The amount of food given out was 7,112 pounds. Food donated was 2,515 pounds.

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionOne sometimes wonders if family stories are true, or whether they have been embellished through the years to the point of almost being fantasy.

Garden Club flower show slated; club history given

In anticipation of the Schulenburg Garden Club’s annual flower show on April 23, a history of the club is being presented along with a summary of its activities.The Schulenburg Garden Club was organized on Feb. 17, 1938.

Program set April 15 on medication management

The topic for April’s “Resources for Successful Living” lunch-and-learn series will be “Medication Management.”This monthly program will be held on Tuesday, April 15 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104, La Grange.The guest speaker will be...

Yard of the month for April announced

The Schulenburg Garden Club has chosen the home of Ivan and Brenda Runnels, at 803 North St., for April yard of the month. Both owners enjoy working in the yard, as can be plainly seen. Even in drought, the yard looks cool and inviting.

Meetings

Swiss Alp-Ammannsville Dubina Farm Bureau The Swiss Alp-Ammannsville-Dubina Farm Bureau local will hold its next meeting on Tuesday April 15 at the Swiss Alp-Ammannsville- Dubina Farm Bureau Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.A potluck meal is planned, so each family is asked to bring a covered dish and a...

Bulletin Board

Restitution Revival United ServicesRestitution Revival United, 702 Hillje Ave., invites everyone to church services at noon on April 13 and 20 for Easter. All are welcome.