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Honorees and organization representatives shown are (front row, from left) Nelma Strey, Stephanie Mattix, Rebecka and Richard LaCourse, Judy Zachmeyer, Jennie Muggli, Donna Putejovsky, (middle row) Rick Mattix, Marti Herring, Connie Dittrich, (back row) Glen Strey, Vernon Dittrich, Jerry Putejovsky and David Zachmeyer.

Honorees and organization representatives shown are (front row, from left) Nelma Strey, Stephanie Mattix, Rebecka and Richard LaCourse, Judy Zachmeyer, Jennie Muggli, Donna Putejovsky, (middle row) Rick Mattix, Marti Herring, Connie Dittrich, (back row) Glen Strey, Vernon Dittrich, Jerry Putejovsky and David Zachmeyer.

DAR/SAR name flag display honorees for Oct.

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The John Everett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), and Robert Rankin Chapter No. 62, Sons of the American Revolution (SAR), presented Richard and Rebecka LaCourse, whose residence is located at 1051 Schulenburg Lane, Columbus, with the American flag display certificate for...

Friends of Weimar Public Library to host Hebert

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will present Charles Hebert, researcher and author, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the Fellowship Hall of United Church of Weimar.Hebert has produced six books dealing with Texas history and now has developed a series of podcasts entitled, “Footprints Across...
Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
John C. Landa Jr.., the “Schulenbirder,” says he had excellent birding on Sunday morning, Oct. 20.He sent two photos of a pileated woodpecker (top two photos) taken at his farm southwest of town. Pileated woodpeckers are here year-round but more often heard than seen.

Brasher to give program Nov. 8 at Weimar Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host author James Brasher as part of its Texas history series of authors on Friday, Nov. 8th at 11 a.m. at the Weimar Public Library.In 11 Days on the Colorado: The Standoff Between the Texian and Mexican Armies and the Pivotal Battle Unfought, Brasher, a...
Wearing Czech Krojs are (from left) Fayette CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt. The traditional Czech costumes were made by their mother, Bonny Karstedt.

Wearing Czech Krojs are (from left) Fayette CHS Little Princess Lillie Karstedt and CHS Miss Texas Czech-Slovak Queen Madelyn Karstedt. The traditional Czech costumes were made by their mother, Bonny Karstedt.

Czech Heritage Society has program on polka Masses

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Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Fayette County Czech Heritage Society (CHS) held its fall meeting on Sept. 29 at the Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center in La Grange.Gary McKee, Texas Polka News editor and photojournalist, spoke on the origin of the polka Mass. Fr.
Chosen as the best four costum ed members were (from left) Betty Herzik (Mrs. Roper), Diana Mikesky (Hippie Chick), Marilyn Mokwa (Spooky Black Cat) and Debra Blansitt (the Good/Bad Witch).

Chosen as the best four costum ed members were (from left) Betty Herzik (Mrs. Roper), Diana Mikesky (Hippie Chick), Marilyn Mokwa (Spooky Black Cat) and Debra Blansitt (the Good/Bad Witch).

Literary Club presented program on Blinn College

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Oct. 8 at noon in the Schulenburg Public Library.Hostesses Peggy Halamicek, Amy Lanouette, Suzette Surman, Kathleen Svatek and Clarice Vecera served a delicious lunch of chicken salad croissant sandwiches, chicken spaghetti, tossed salad with assorted dressings...

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Schulenburg City-Wide Garage SaleThe Schulenburg city-wide garage sale will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct. 18 and 19.

Hebert to give historical presentation in Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host Charles Hebert, researcher and author, on Friday, Oct. 25 at 9 a.m. at the United Church Fellowship Hall in Weimar.Hebert’s knowledge of the period 1790-1836 is recounted through stories and memorabilia that many people probably have not heard or seen...
Arts for Rural Texas recently received a grant from Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; Melanie Ramirez, Stanzel Family Foundation program director; and Cheryl Pekar, Stanzel Family Foundation CEO.

Arts for Rural Texas recently received a grant from Stanzel Family Foundation. Shown are (from left) Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; Melanie Ramirez, Stanzel Family Foundation program director; and Cheryl Pekar, Stanzel Family Foundation CEO.

Stanzel Family Foundation awards grant to ARTS

News Staff
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The Stanzel Family Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in local communities by supporting Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS).
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