Society

‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

‘Schulenbirder’ sends photos

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sends these photos, noting that spring is here and migration is coming soon. The photos were taken on Landa’s property off Steiber Road southwest of Schulenburg. Top left – Male eastern bluebird. Top right – Female and male eastern bluebirds.

Author of book on autism to speak in Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Friends of the Weimar Public Library will host author S. Charles Decker on Friday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Decker will present his book, The Blanket, A Mother’s Special Needs Journey, the story of a single mother raising an autistic child (April is Autism Awareness Month). The program is free.

Czech Center to host program Mar. 31

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center (TCHCC) in La Grange invites the public to an engaging and educational presentation, “Czech Folklore in Texas: Festivities and Cuisine,” to be held at Hanslik Hall on Tuesday, March 31 at 6 p.m.
March birthday celebrants at Senior Connections include (from left) Bennie Lou Liere, Peggy Haitt and Jonell Vasek.

March birthday celebrants at Senior Connections include (from left) Bennie Lou Liere, Peggy Haitt and Jonell Vasek.

Sr. Connections: a place for fun, fellowship, community

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Senior Connections celebrates the vibrant lives of seniors age 55 and up. With a welcoming atmosphere, delicious meals and a variety of engaging activities, there’s always something happening! Doors are open from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Enjoying an adventure to the Heritage Society Museum of Weimar followed by lunch at Rodeo Grill was a large group of Senior Connections members – including (from left) John Soos, August Kalinec, Paul Williams, Betty Helcamp, Jeryln Coleman, Ginni Berwick, Kitra Ruiz, Freida Ellison, Leona Lange, Mary Ann Jurica, Mary Guenther, Misty Scheindler, Annette Jasek, Gloria Cook, Jonell Vasek, Berni Gillings, Carolyn Moore, Debbie Price, Frank Lafferty, Deborah Jones, Irma and Charles Ashenbeck and Gary Pauler.

Enjoying an adventure to the Heritage Society Museum of Weimar followed by lunch at Rodeo Grill was a large group of Senior Connections members – including (from left) John Soos, August Kalinec, Paul Williams, Betty Helcamp, Jeryln Coleman, Ginni Berwick, Kitra Ruiz, Freida Ellison, Leona Lange, Mary Ann Jurica, Mary Guenther, Misty Scheindler, Annette Jasek, Gloria Cook, Jonell Vasek, Berni Gillings, Carolyn Moore, Debbie Price, Frank Lafferty, Deborah Jones, Irma and Charles Ashenbeck and Gary Pauler.

Enjoying an adventure

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Alth ough shutt ered by 1881 whenAugustus Koch drew this Bird’s-Eye View of Flatonia, the arrow marks the approximate location of the former Flato-Amsler Brewery. The tree on this corner has now grown to enormous size. Was it due to extra nutrients in the soil from spillage of yeast and hops?

Alth ough shutt ered by 1881 whenAugustus Koch drew this Bird’s-Eye View of Flatonia, the arrow marks the approximate location of the former Flato-Amsler Brewery. The tree on this corner has now grown to enormous size. Was it due to extra nutrients in the soil from spillage of yeast and hops?

Footprints of Fayette

Flatonia Says Don’t Hog All The Beer By Judy Pate
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionHogs were apparently a common sight on the streets of Flatonia in 1879.
Reunions

Reunions

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
CernosekThe Cernosek family reunion will be held on Saturday, April 18 beginning at 11 a.m. at the KJT Hall in Ammannsville off FM 1383, hosted by the Frank Cernosek family.This includes the Frank, John, Amalia,Anton and Joseph Cernosek families – tell family members and cousins about the reunion.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Easter activities at Schulenburg Public LibraryEveryone is invited to come visit with the Easter bunny at the Schulenburg Public Library, 310 Simpson, on Saturday, March 28 and join in an Easter egg hunt. Activities will start at 10 am.
Historical Commission dedicates Poor Farm marker

Historical Commission dedicates Poor Farm marker

Historical Commission dedicates Poor Farm marker

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The Fayette County Historical Commission met on Monday, March 16 to dedicate a Texas State Historical Marker to the Fayette County Poor Farm and Pauper’s Cemetery in La Grange.This historical marker is a reminder of the efforts made by the county to care for the indigent population of the area.
March yard of the month announced

March yard of the month announced

March yard of the month announced

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Spring has sprung! To celebrate the start of the growing season, the Schulenburg Garden Club selected 101 Summit, the home of Karen Husmann, for March yard of the month. With geraniums planted, ferns hanging about and narcissus bulbs shooting up, this home has a great head start on spring planting!
Subscribe to