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May yard of the month

May yard of the month

May yard of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The residence of Pat Faith at 217 Anderson St. was selected as yard of the month for May by the Schulenburg Garden Club. Approaching the home, the south side features silver pony’s foot ground cover. Next on the walkway are pink roses, lavender Mexican sage (salvia) and black-eyed susans.
Hostesses were (from left) Bonnie Baker, Jerry Leonard and Janet Murphy.

Hostesses were (from left) Bonnie Baker, Jerry Leonard and Janet Murphy.

Garden Club: season finale, scholarship award

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club concluded its program year this month with a vibrant celebration of student achievement and a nostalgic look back at a successful season of community beautification.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc.The Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 17 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St., Schulenburg, at 2:30 p.m.

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
CERNOCHDescendants of Jon and Maria Cernoch will have their 37th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 6 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Each family is asked to bring covered dish foods to share. Eating utensils and drinks will be furnished.
Rosette winners Front: Jan Ripper Back row, from left: Carol Archer Wanda Brown Nancy Tinsley Bonnie Baker Janet Murphy Debbie Behlen Nova Stonecipher and Mary Demel

Rosette winners Front: Jan Ripper Back row, from left: Carol Archer Wanda Brown Nancy Tinsley Bonnie Baker Janet Murphy Debbie Behlen Nova Stonecipher and Mary Demel

Blooms, blue ribbons, best-in-show: Garden Club celebrates flower show

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Schulenburg Garden Club held the annual Standard Flower Show on Wednesday, April 22 at the Schulenburg Hall. Upon entering the hall, guests signed up for numerous door prizes provided by members.Next was a chicken salad sandwich luncheon made by club members.
Pardubická Muzika from the Czech Republic will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Slavnost.

Pardubická Muzika from the Czech Republic will perform from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 17 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center’s Slavnost.

25th Slavnost set May 17 at TCHCC in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites the public to attend the 25th annual Slavnost (“May Fest”) on Sunday, May 17, for a full day of Czech culture, music, food and familyfriendly activities.The event will begin at 10:30 a.m.

PLCTM, TPPM polka music organizations merge

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Two organizations – the Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum (PLCTM), located at 275 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange, in the Czech Village, and Texas Polka Music Museum (TPMM), formerly located at 712 Lyons Ave.
The M. Welte & Sons baby grand piano was delivered and is being tuned and restored by brothers Marquis Burkham and Quinton Burkham (pictured) of Plum Piano Restoration Company of La Grange.

The M. Welte & Sons baby grand piano was delivered and is being tuned and restored by brothers Marquis Burkham and Quinton Burkham (pictured) of Plum Piano Restoration Company of La Grange.

Antique piano given to Freyburg Church

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
An antique baby grand piano arrived at the Freyburg Methodist Church on Monday, April 27 after being stored in Spring for five years.Plum Piano Restoration Company piano technicians, Marquis Burkham and Quinton Burkham, moved the piano for Vikki and Roger Warnken, who have endowed it to the church.
Eleven friends from Schulenburg area posed around a keg of beer, circa 1900. They are identified as John Nordhausen, Alfred Wolters, Bill Voelkel, Henry Skarke, “Old” Kleiber, Christian Gabler, “Old” Miksch, Emil Schultz Sr., Stanislav Becvar, Franz Rabel and Huebner (a shoemaker). Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Eleven friends from Schulenburg area posed around a keg of beer, circa 1900. They are identified as John Nordhausen, Alfred Wolters, Bill Voelkel, Henry Skarke, “Old” Kleiber, Christian Gabler, “Old” Miksch, Emil Schultz Sr., Stanislav Becvar, Franz Rabel and Huebner (a shoemaker). Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionGrand Jollification in La Grange By Gary E. McKeeThe night of Friday, Aug. 5, 1887 saw a bonfire built on the La Grange square, anvils were fired off until 11 p.m., crowds of citizens were laughing and hooting in several languages.
Scissortail flycatchers, eastern bluebird photos submitted

Scissortail flycatchers, eastern bluebird photos submitted

Scissortail flycatchers, eastern bluebird photos submitted

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
John C. Landa Jr., “The Schulenbirder,” sent these photos on Sunday, May 3, all taken on his property off Steiber Road southwest of Schulenburg. He says that the combination of the rains and the coming of spring has been wonderful for bird-watching.
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