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News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
St. Rose School Construction Showcase Event Phase i and Phase ii of construction at St. Rose of lima Catholic School have been completed and the community is invited to a showcase on Friday, Aug. 7 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. highlighting the current and future visions for the school.

Local library lists memorials, new books, donations

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The hot summer temperatures are here and the Schulenburg Public Library has some awesome new books – come check one out.The library has received the following memorials:•In loving memory of Bernice Goppert – Given by Andy and Lisa Rolirad.•In loving memory of Mrs. Margie Brown-Fields – Given by her...
Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservatio n Inc. received $5,000 for renovation projects at its historic hall. Shown are (foreground, from left) FEC board president Joseph Kruppa; and Michael Sacks, vice president of community affairs for Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservation Inc.

Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservatio n Inc. received $5,000 for renovation projects at its historic hall. Shown are (foreground, from left) FEC board president Joseph Kruppa; and Michael Sacks, vice president of community affairs for Round Top Schuetzen Verein Preservation Inc.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, CoBank announce four matching grants

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Fayette Electric Cooperative and CoBank recently awarded $30,000 in matching grants to four area organizations through the cooperative’s Sharing Success Grant Program, supporting projects that strengthen communities and improve quality of life across the cooperative’s service area.The grants were...

Meeting Notices

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Legion & AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.All members and potential members are invited to attend.‘Get Ready to Vote’Everyone is invited to join the League...
Frank Hausmann standing below the bluff. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Frank Hausmann standing below the bluff. – Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum &Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Frank Hausmann’s Ferry Across the Colorado River By Carolyn HeinsohnThere were several ferries that provided transportation across the Colorado River near La Grange before the first Travis Street bridge was built in 1883, thereby eliminating the need for most ferries to still be useful.
Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

Bishop Forest class of 1961 holds reunion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Bishop Forest High School class of 1961 held its 65-year class reunion on Saturday, June 13 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. It was indeed a very joyous reunion of reminiscing and laughter.
Bucek family reunion

Bucek family reunion

Bucek family reunion held at Polka Lovers Museum, TCHCC in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Czech Village, located at the Fairgrounds in La Grange, was the setting for the 16th biennial family reunion of the descendants of Filip and Johanna Bucek held on July 10-11.Filip emigrated from the Frydek region of what is now the Czech Republic in 1860, arriving through the Port of Galveston...
Public Library hosts final two Summer Reading Program shows

Public Library hosts final two Summer Reading Program shows

Public Library hosts final two Summer Reading Program shows

News Staff
Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The Schulenburg Public Library closed out its 2026 Summer Reading Program shows with two special guests last week.3 PHOTOS AT LEFT – Joy Saxton of Houston entertains an audience of 42 on Tuesday, July 21 with “Furry” as well as a magic track and a puppet show, which included a trip to Paris, Egypt,...
Hrachovy’s pageant career recognized

Hrachovy’s pageant career recognized

Hrachovy’s pageant career recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Since new Schulenburg Festival pageant royalty was crowned on Saturday, July 18, recognition goes to the retiring Miss Schulenburg Heaven Hrachovy, who has been part of the pageant family since she first stepped onto the stage at just 4 years old – she has truly grown up before the community’s...
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