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Wearing Czech Krojs are (from left) Fayette CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt. The traditional Czech costumes were made by their mother, Bonny Karstedt.

Wearing Czech Krojs are (from left) Fayette CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt. The traditional Czech costumes were made by their mother, Bonny Karstedt.

Czech Heritage Society has program on polka Masses

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society (CHS) held its fall meeting on Sept. 29 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange.Gary McKee, Texas Polka News editor and photojournalist, spoke on the origin of the polka Mass. Fr.
Chosen as the best four costum ed members were (from left) Betty Herzik (Mrs. Roper), Diana Mikesky (Hippie Chick), Marilyn Mokwa (Spooky Black Cat) and Debra Blansitt (the Good/Bad Witch).

Chosen as the best four costum ed members were (from left) Betty Herzik (Mrs. Roper), Diana Mikesky (Hippie Chick), Marilyn Mokwa (Spooky Black Cat) and Debra Blansitt (the Good/Bad Witch).

Literary Club presented program on Blinn College

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Oct. 8 at noon in the Schulenburg Public Library.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Schulenburg City-Wide Garage SaleThe Schulenburg city-wide garage sale will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19. Contact the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce at 979743-4514 to register a sale on the map.

Hebert to give historical presentation in Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host Charles Hebert, researcher and author, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the United Church Fellowship Hall in Weimar.
Arts for Rural Texas recently received a grant from Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; Melanie Ramirez, Stanzel Family Foundation program director; and Cheryl Pekar, Stanzel Family Foundation CEO.

Arts for Rural Texas recently received a grant from Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; Melanie Ramirez, Stanzel Family Foundation program director; and Cheryl Pekar, Stanzel Family Foundation CEO.

Stanzel Family Foundation awards grant to ARTS

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Stanzel Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in local communities by supporting Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS).
Amanda Danning’s illustration of Jesse Burnham

Amanda Danning’s illustration of Jesse Burnham

Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives to host book-signing, program Oct. 24

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The staff of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives in La Grange is excited to host a Texas history program and book signing with James E. Brasher at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24.Brasher is the author of the newly released 11 Days on the Colorado: The Pivotal Battle Unfought.

Engle Emporium to host book-signing by Hebert

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Engle Emporium is delighted to welcome noted author and historian Charles Hebert on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the barn at 609 Kessler Ave. in Schulenburg.Hebert, the author of six books, will be signing his book, On the Run!!!On the Run!!!
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