Society

Master Gardener program to address chemicals

News Staff
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn educational program will be held on Tuesday, March 12 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange. The topic this month will be “Chemicals in the Garden.” Guest speaker will be Donnie Dippel of CHB Land Management.
Best of Show – Anita Todd’s “Hankie Panky”

Best of Show – Anita Todd’s “Hankie Panky”

CVQG ‘Best Little Quilt Show in Texas’ winners

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Colorado Valley Quilt Guild’s 26th annual “Best Little Quilt Show”in Texas” was held on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24 at the KC Community Center in La Grange. Over 600 people came to enjoy the beautiful quilts.
Arts for Rural Texas hosts a free live music series every March and October in Fayetteville on the historic courthouse lawn. Performers from a past series are shown in front of the courthouse while attendees with lawn chairs and picnic blankets enjoy the music.

Arts for Rural Texas hosts a free live music series every March and October in Fayetteville on the historic courthouse lawn. Performers from a past series are shown in front of the courthouse while attendees with lawn chairs and picnic blankets enjoy the music.

ARTS hosts music series in Fayetteville during March

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Music has played an important role in the history and personality of Fayetteville, and the historic courthouse and town square have played supporting roles in providing a family-friendly venue for many community and music events over the years.

Meetings

American Legion & Auxiliary
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, March 5 at the American Legion Home beginning at 6:30 p.m. with a meal. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Abolition And Fayette County By Marie Watts
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Pre-Civil War Fayette County, Texas counted on slave labor to assist with the production of corn, tobacco, wool and cotton. The region was home to 3,786 slaves out of a total population of 11,604.
Smith-McMillan DAR recognizes Good Citizen Award recipients

Smith-McMillan DAR recognizes Good Citizen Award recipients

Smith-McMillan DAR recognizes Good Citizen Award recipients

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, honored the school winners of the Good Citizen Awards at the annual Presidents Day tea on Sunday, Feb. 18.

Signing set in Round Top for baseball novel

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Area resident Mike Vance will be selling and signing copies of his new novel, Wingo: The Remarkable Life of an Unremarkable Man, on Sunday afternoon, March 10 at Round Top Brewing & Kitchen. The event will start at 4 p.m. and will continue until 6 p.m.
Hostesses were (from left) Julie Clements, Janet Murphy and Shawn Willis.

Hostesses were (from left) Julie Clements, Janet Murphy and Shawn Willis.

Garden Club has program propagation at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
The Schulenburg Garden Club gathering on Feb. 6 was opened by president Bonnie Baker, who welcomed 23 members and three guests, one being the speaker, Randy Albers. The group recited the Garden Club Prayer and was invited to enjoy a Valentine-themed luncheon.

Prepaid college tuition program signup ends Feb. 29

News Staff
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Texas families can lock in today’s cost of undergraduate resident tuition and schoolwide, required fees at Texas public colleges and universities by enrolling their children in the tax-advantaged Texas Tuition Promise Fund before the close of the current general enrollment period on Feb. 29.
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