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Birds photographed after snowfall

Birds photographed after snowfall

Birds photographed after snowfall

John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sent these photos taken on Tuesday morning, Jan. 21 from his backyard in Houston, after snow blanketed the area.Shown are (top) pair of northern cardinals, (middle row, from left) bluejay, pine warbler, (bottom row) red-bellied woodpecker and pine...
Hostesses for the Garden Club meeting were (from left) Jerry Leonard, Gail Hammontree and Wanda Brown.

Hostesses for the Garden Club meeting were (from left) Jerry Leonard, Gail Hammontree and Wanda Brown.

Garden Club learns about houseplants at meeting

President Bonnie Baker welcomed 17 members and a guest to the Schulenburg Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 7.The meeting was hosted by Gail Hammontree, Jerry Leonard and Wanda Brown. Members recited the Garden Club pledge and prayer. Baker invited the group to the luncheon.

GJAS gives stats as of Jan. 24

The Fayette County stray animal overpopulation crisis is a community problem that requires a community solution.
Construction of the approach to the first Jefferson Street bridge in La Grange. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Construction of the approach to the first Jefferson Street bridge in La Grange. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission1925 – Fayette County Happenings 100 Years Ago, Part 1 From the Fayette County Historical Commission As we begin a new year, it may be interesting to look back on previous events in the county.
Goodie baskets for Fayette County educators were filled by Fayette County Retired Teachers Association members.

Goodie baskets for Fayette County educators were filled by Fayette County Retired Teachers Association members.

Fayette County Retired Teachers Assn. has meeting

The Fayette County Chapter of the Texas Retired Teacher Association met on Monday, Jan. 13 at New Life Methodist Church in La Grange with 23 members in attendance.Guest speaker was Texas Retired Teachers Association president Ella Gauthier, who spoke on eliminating stress from everyday life.Members...

Bulletin Board

Weimar KCs Chicken Fried Steak DinnerWeimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.

Bulletin Board

Wild Game Supper & Big Buck Contest Results A wild game supper will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Hallettsville KC Hall, with the doors opening at 5 p.m. Crawfish, deer, duck, hog, birds, chili, sausage, duck gumbo, beans, wild rice, etc. will be served.

Weimar library to host program by E. Thomas

Friends of the Weimar Library will host author Elaine Thomas with her newest volume of stories that recount narratives from friends, neighbors and loved ones in the area on Friday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.Stories I’ve Been Told – Volume 4 takes readers straight to the heart of the past through the eyes...

Library lists memorials, new books

Winter has arrived and it’s a great time to curl up with an awesome book from the Schulenburg Public Library.