American Pickers seeking leads in Texas for Oct. filming

American Pickers will return to Texas with plans to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series in October.American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking.”

Meetings

Hermann Sons LifeHermann Sons Life will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at Oakridge Restaurant, with social time at 5:30 p.m. and a meal and the meeting at 6 p.m.Vietnam VeteransVietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT...

Bishop Forest class of 1969 holds 55-year reunion on Aug. 3

The Bishop Forest High School class of 1969 held its 55-year reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia.Prior to dinner, the group enjoyed a good time socializing and reminiscing with music provided by David “Super Dave” Hollas, son of classmate Richard Hollas and wife Barbara.

Landa sends duck, butterfly photos

John C. Landa Jr., “the Schulenbirder,” forwarded photos in late June of a brood of black-bellied whistling ducklings following the mother duck on his pond. The photos appeared in the June 27 issue – the top photo is one of them.

FEC, Co-Bank announce four grant recipients

Fayette Electric Cooperative, in partnership with CoBank, awarded grants to four area nonprofit organizations at its annual meeting on July 17.

Bulletin Board

Early Childhood ScreeningEarly childhood screening for children ages 3-4 who have significant learning and communication delays and who live in the Schulenburg and Flatonia school districts will be held on Friday, Aug. 2 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. at the Schulenburg School...

Reunions

SHS CLASS OF 1974The Schulenburg High School class of 1974 will hold its 50-year class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 3 at Sengelmann Hall from 2 to 4 p.m.SIMMONS, LEMONS & ADAMS FAMILYThe Simmons, Lemons and Adams annual family reunion will be held Saturday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Blase’s...

Meeting Notices

FAYETTE COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTYThe Fayette County Republican Party will hold a meeting on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Riverside Cafe, 1225 Carroll Lane, La Grange.The meeting will include fundraising ideas and discussion and appointment of committees. All Republicans are invited to attend.

Legion and Auxiliary hold monthly meetings July 2

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, July 2. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 36 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance.

Meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and AuxiliaryAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.All members and prospective members are invited to attend.