Society

Series set on healthy living with chronic conditions

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A six-week series, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions – Getting Your Life Back,” will be held every Thursday from Aug. 1 through Sept. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Schulenburg Public Library meeting Room, 310 Simpson St.
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Reunions

Krischke
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
KrischkeThe 46th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 21 at St. Mary’s Hall in High Hill.The hall will open at 9 a.m. for set-up, and registration will begin at 10 a.m.A catered lunch of brisket, sausage and all the trimmings will be served.
Cutting quilt blocks are Kay Marburger and Kathi Babcock.

Cutting quilt blocks are Kay Marburger and Kathi Babcock.

Quilt Guild continues making quilts for charity

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Colorado Valley Quilt Guild members were once again ironing, cutting, piecing and constructing quilts for the CVQG’s charity quilts project at a workshop held on Tuesday, May 28 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Shortly after the guild meeting, which started at 10 a.m., the ladies went to work.
Detail from early plat map of the Faison-Ligon addition in La Grange showing the location of the Freedmen’s School in Lot 1 of Block 512 – Original Map Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Detail from early plat map of the Faison-Ligon addition in La Grange showing the location of the Freedmen’s School in Lot 1 of Block 512 – Original Map Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionOn March 3, 1865, during the closing days of the American Civil War, the Freedmen’s Bureau was established.

Machac family reunion at St. John attended by 75

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The family of Paul and Josephine Machac held its 46th annual reunion June 1 at the St. John outdoor pavilion.Paul Machac was born on June 6, 1878, in Czechoslovakia and at age 4, emigrated to the United States with his parents. They settled in the Velehrad community (about three miles west of St.

‘Preserving the Harvest’ workshop slated June 21

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County will offer a food preservation workshop called “Preserving the Harvest” on Friday, June 21 from 9 a.m.. to 4:30 p.m. at the Fayette CountyAgricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange.

Meetings

Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Assn.
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Fayette County Retired Teachers’ AssociationThe Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, June 10 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. Lunch (self-pay) will be at 11:30 a.m., with officer installation at 1:30 p.m.

Juneteenth event set

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Schulenburg on Wednesday, June 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Wolters Park pavilion.Everyone is invited and there will be no admission fee.Activities will include a bike parade, bingo and door prizes.
The excursi on to Colum bus was enjoyed by (from left) JoNell Vacek, Marilyn Mares, Vicki Woodard, Stephanie Shroyer, Berni Gillings, Shirley Machicek and Cynthia Meyer.

The excursi on to Colum bus was enjoyed by (from left) JoNell Vacek, Marilyn Mares, Vicki Woodard, Stephanie Shroyer, Berni Gillings, Shirley Machicek and Cynthia Meyer.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Summertime is here and with it comes the heat, but Senior Connections keeps things cool.“Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays you’re welcome to join us for time spent visiting with friends, making new friends, playing games, eating a warm, home-cooked meal and so much more!

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meeting May 7

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 7. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 42 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance.Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer led the opening prayer.
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