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Weimar Knights of Columbus Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Weimar KC Council 2153 will serve a chicken fried steak dinner on Sunday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.
ALEXANDRA & MATTHEW BLAIR

ALEXANDRA & MATTHEW BLAIR

Alexandra Bruns weds Matthew Blair

Alexandra Rae Bruns and Matthew Scott Blair exchanged wedding vows on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 3 p.m. outside Freyburg Hall in Freyburg. The couple was married by Pastor Tim Rowell of Flatonia Baptist Church under the live oak trees and a cedar arbor.
Photo of Swante Palm from the Walter P. Freytag collection in the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives, La Grange.

Photo of Swante Palm from the Walter P. Freytag collection in the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives, La Grange.

Footprints of Fayette

Swedish immigrant donates over 10,000 books and images to University of Texas By Jeff Messer Swante Palm, originally named Swen Jaensson, immigrated to Texas from Sweden in 1844, arriving at Galveston following his nephew Swen Swenson who was of similar age.
Thanksgiving weekend photos from ‘Schulenbirder’

Thanksgiving weekend photos from ‘Schulenbirder’

Thanksgiving weekend photos from ‘Schulenbirder’

John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” said that many birds were out Thanksgiving weekend and he sends the following photos: PHOTO 1 – American Kestrel, photographed on his property off Steiber Road southwest of Schulenburg.

Texas Times: 1st Thanksgiving before Plymouth Rock

Editor’s note: The following column entitled Texas Times is from U.S. Sen, John Cornyn, R-Texas.As the holiday season approaches, we look forward to gathering with family and friends, sharing stories, enjoying hearty meals, and giving thanks for the blessings in our lives.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meetings on Nov. 5

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 35 Legion members, 10 Auxiliary members and one new Auxiliary member in attendance.

Local library receives memorials and new books

The beautiful fall season has arrived, with the leaves on the trees turning golden yellow, brown and orange, so everyone is invited to stop by the Schulenburg Public Library to check out some awesome fall decorating books and other new books recently added to the library’s collection.The library...
Calling bingo in Weimar at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 19 was Anne Frye (left) of Texas Home Health. Peggy Hiatt (right) was the lucky winner of the blackout prize. She received two pounds of high-quality ground beef from Texas beef.

Calling bingo in Weimar at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, Nov. 19 was Anne Frye (left) of Texas Home Health. Peggy Hiatt (right) was the lucky winner of the blackout prize. She received two pounds of high-quality ground beef from Texas beef.

Sr. Connections to host a fun-filled week of activities

Senior Connections, a senior citizen activity center, offers a variety of engaging activities and delicious meals to brighten the days of local seniors.

Bulletin Board

Thanksgiving HolidayMost local businesses will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 28. The City of Schulenburg and Fayette County offices will have holidays on both Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29.The Sticker will also be closed on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28-29.
A donation to Colorado County EMS was made by Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14. Marilyn Hinze accepted the check on behalf of Colorado County EMS from Ed Moeller, president, representing Lodge 14.

A donation to Colorado County EMS was made by Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14. Marilyn Hinze accepted the check on behalf of Colorado County EMS from Ed Moeller, president, representing Lodge 14.

Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meets

Twenty-five members and guests were present at the Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13.The minutes were read by Mary K. Seifert in the absence of secretary Junette Rodecap. Chelsea Moeller gave the finance report.