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Joel Robison is pictured on a horse above and to the right of Santa Anna, who is standing at Houston’s feet, in this black and white reprint of William Henry Huddle’s painting, “Surrender of Santa Anna: The Day After the Battle of San Jacinto.” Provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Star of the Republic Museum

Joel Robison is pictured on a horse above and to the right of Santa Anna, who is standing at Houston’s feet, in this black and white reprint of William Henry Huddle’s painting, “Surrender of Santa Anna: The Day After the Battle of San Jacinto.” Provided to The Portal to Texas History by the Star of the Republic Museum

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionFayette County Resident Captures Mexican President While on Patrol By Jeff Messer You have probably heard of the Battle of San Jacinto and how important this event was to the establishment of the Republic of Texas.

Christmas Parties

AMERICAN Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary Unit will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at the American Legion Home in Wolters Park.Social will start at 6 p.m. followed by the meal and awards presentation at 7 p.m.Dress is casual with Legionnaire cap.
GUEST SPEAKER at the Literary Club meeting was Allison Lippman Kuban.

GUEST SPEAKER at the Literary Club meeting was Allison Lippman Kuban.

Kuban gives program at Literary Club meeting

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Tuesday, Nov. 12 in the Schulenburg Public Library.Hostesses Ginni Berwick, Betty Herzik, Diana Mikesky and Gerri Morgan prepared a delicious luncheon of spinach, pear and walnut salad, Million Dollar Spaghetti and rolls.
Hostesses were (from left) Delia Jurica, Mary Ann Jurica and Bonnie Baker.

Hostesses were (from left) Delia Jurica, Mary Ann Jurica and Bonnie Baker.

Members share experiences at Garden Club meeting

President Bonnie Baker welcomed 26 members to the Schulenburg Garden Club meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 5.Hostesses were Bonnie Baker, Delia Jurica and Mary Ann Jurica. Members recited the Garden Club Pledge and Prayer.

Bulletin Board

Pickup Reminder for Christ Followers Outreach Thanksgiving Meal Christ Followers Outreach reminds those who obtained tickets for Thanksgiving meals to pick up the meals on Thursday, Nov. 21 from 6 to 7 p.m. The ticket had to be obtained in advance and please remember to bring the ticket to the...
hoffmann does well at pageant

hoffmann does well at pageant

Hoffmann does well at pageant

Kylee Hoffmann, eight grader at Schulenburg Junior High, participated in the Queen of Texas/Harvest Queen Double Header pageant in Yorktown on Nov. 2.

Turtle Wing matching funds campaign under way

Turtle Wing Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, continues to serve hundreds of families who have children with learning challenges, connecting them with the needed services to be successful, helping them afford those services, and creating new opportunities.Last year, over 340 individuals...
Bishop Forest class of 1967 has get-together

Bishop Forest class of 1967 has get-together

Bishop Forest class of 1967 has get-together

The Bishop Forest High School class of 1967 gathered for its 75th birthday party/57-year class reunion at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia on Saturday, Oct. 12.