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Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission In April 1920, there was no mention in our local newspapers that a native son’s book had just been included in The New York Times’ list of notable new science books.
A plaque is presented to Dr. Rylee Hatfield (center), board president of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter since 2019, by Teresa Brown (left), GJAS executive director, and Frank Reichert (right), GJAS poard president elect.

A plaque is presented to Dr. Rylee Hatfield (center), board president of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter since 2019, by Teresa Brown (left), GJAS executive director, and Frank Reichert (right), GJAS poard president elect.

GJAS recognizes outgoing board president

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Dr. Rylee Hatfield, DVM, who has served as president of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter (GJAS) board of directors since 2019, will be stepping down from that role, and the new board president will be Frank Reichert. Dr.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Just like that, January is gone and now it is February. The Groundhog predicted an early spring, after what seems like a really short winter, but summer will not wait for anyone either.

Alley Cemetery receives Official Texas Historical Marker

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Texas Historical Commission (THC) has recognized Alley Cemetery in Colorado County as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an Official Texas Historical Marker. The designation honors Alley Cemetery as an important and educational part of the area’s history.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Gala The St. Rose of Lima Catholic School gala, “Neon Lights,” will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Schulenburg KC Hall. Cocktail hour will start at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
Large taxidermy all igator at Heintze’s Traveling Man’s Museum above August Heintze’s store at 130 North Washington in La Grange, circa 1910s. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Large taxidermy all igator at Heintze’s Traveling Man’s Museum above August Heintze’s store at 130 North Washington in La Grange, circa 1910s. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Animal Footprints in Fayette This week’s Footprints story will be a continuation of the stories about the “footprints” left by our animal friends, be they domestic or wild, in Fayette County history.

Alzheimer’s Assn. encourages ‘brain health’

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Alzheimer’s Association Capital of Texas Chapter urges everyone to make brain health a priority in 2024. In addition, the Texas Chapter has set a virtual lunch-and-learn, “Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body,” for Wednesday, Feb. 7 from noon to 1 p.m.

Republican Women to host candidates at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. with an option to purchase lunch for $20 inclusive, payable by cash or check.

Meetings

Fayette County Retired Teachers Field Trip
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association will meet on Monday, Feb. 12 at 11:30 a.m. at Mandito’s Mexican Restaurant, 102 South Washington St., Round Top, for lunch/ fellowship time. Members are asked to RSVP by Thursday, Feb.
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