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For the lunch-and-learn program in Flatonia on Tuesday, March 10, Tanya Edwards shared her amazing talent with members, playing her steel drum. Everyone was uplifted by her spirit and Edwards’ beautiful music!

For the lunch-and-learn program in Flatonia on Tuesday, March 10, Tanya Edwards shared her amazing talent with members, playing her steel drum. Everyone was uplifted by her spirit and Edwards’ beautiful music!

Sr. Connections: the place for active srs.

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Senior Connections, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a vibrant community for seniors age 55 and up, has become the place to be for active seniors in Fayette, Colorado and Lavaca counties. With locations in Schulenburg at 1111 Bohlmann Ave.
The St. Patrick’s Day program was given at the La Grange Opera House, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Franklin and Colorado streets, where the city hall now stands. The front area along Franklin Street was a library and meeting room. The stage area was at the back of the building, with the audience seated in between on both the ground floor and on a large horseshoeshaped gallery or balcony overhead.

The St. Patrick’s Day program was given at the La Grange Opera House, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Franklin and Colorado streets, where the city hall now stands. The front area along Franklin Street was a library and meeting room. The stage area was at the back of the building, with the audience seated in between on both the ground floor and on a large horseshoeshaped gallery or balcony overhead.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionThis article from the La Grange Journal, March 19, 1891, and titled “Grand Demonstration” was transcribed and contributed by Gary E. McKee: “St.

Bulletin Board

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry Friday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert. To reserve plates, contact Rev.
Dr. Leah Mikesky spoke about “Cardiovascular Health in Women” at the March meeting of the Literary Club.

Dr. Leah Mikesky spoke about “Cardiovascular Health in Women” at the March meeting of the Literary Club.

Dr. Mikesky gives program at Literary Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Spring had already sprung at the Schulenburg Literary Club meeting held on March 10.

Library gets memorials, new books, donations

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The windy month of March is here so breeze into the Schulenburg Public Library to check out some of the new awesome books recently added to the its collection.
JOE LIGGIO

JOE LIGGIO

‘Wild Orchids’ program slated at Weimar library

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Incredible photos and insightful descriptions of orchids found in the wild in Texas will be the topic for an upcoming Friends of the Weimar Public Library program, highlighting the book Wild Orchids of Texas.
KENNY COUCH

KENNY COUCH

Retired Teachers learn about Habitat assistance

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association met Monday, March 9 at the New Life Methodist Church in La Grange.Guest speaker was Kenny Couch, executive director of Fayette County Habitat for Humanity. Couch spoke about lowcost repair loans for both current school employees and TRS annuitants.
Steve Kana from Schulenburg was the 2026 winner of the drawing for a quilt at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s “Best Little Quilt Show in Texas,” held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28 at the KC Hall in La Grange. Carol Kana pictured with the “Flower Power” quilt.

Steve Kana from Schulenburg was the 2026 winner of the drawing for a quilt at the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s “Best Little Quilt Show in Texas,” held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27-28 at the KC Hall in La Grange. Carol Kana pictured with the “Flower Power” quilt.

Kana wins quilt at CVQG show

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Reunions

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
PRAHA SCHOOLDid you attend St. Mary’s School in Praha or know someone who did? All former students are invited to the 2026 Praha School reunion on Saturday, April 18. Registration in the school building will begin at 10 a.m., a rosary will be prayed in the church at 10:30 a.m.
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