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Guest speaker at the Smith-McMillan Chapter, DAR meeting was Suzanne Morriss-Batchelder (left). Her topic was “Our National Mammal: The American Bison.” On the table are her Indian artifacts and visible through the windows in the photo above are the herd of bison which she and her husband own.

Guest speaker at the Smith-McMillan Chapter, DAR meeting was Suzanne Morriss-Batchelder (left). Her topic was “Our National Mammal: The American Bison.” On the table are her Indian artifacts and visible through the windows in the photo above are the herd of bison which she and her husband own.

Smith-McMillan DAR presented program on bison

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Suzanne Morriss-Batchelder, a member of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, presented a program entitled, “Our National Mammal: The American Bison,” at the chapter’s monthly meeting on Jan. 20.
“Buko” presented by Czech That Film Texas and PolkaWorks Date: Sunday, Feb. 4; Matinee Time: 2 p.m. Venue: Lyric Theater, 120 East South Main St., Flatonia Tickets: $7 available online & at the door; seating is limited Running Time: 112 min; Genre: Comedy drama; Rating: PG Trailer available at this link: https://vimeo.com/894650316 Language: Czech with English subtitles

“Buko” presented by Czech That Film Texas and PolkaWorks Date: Sunday, Feb. 4; Matinee Time: 2 p.m. Venue: Lyric Theater, 120 East South Main St., Flatonia Tickets: $7 available online & at the door; seating is limited Running Time: 112 min; Genre: Comedy drama; Rating: PG Trailer available at this link: https://vimeo.com/894650316 Language: Czech with English subtitles

Czech comedy drama to be shown at Lyric Theater

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The award-winning Czech comedy drama “Buko” will make its Flatonia and Fayette County premiere on Sunday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Lyric Theater in Flatonia.
Cutting a strip for Lisa Sandlin (left) is Michelle Lavender (right).

Cutting a strip for Lisa Sandlin (left) is Michelle Lavender (right).

Colorado Valley Quilt Guild has Improv workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The flooding on Wednesday morning, Jan. 24 did not deter the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild members from attending an “Improv” workshop with Michelle Lavender. Lavender is from HollyDee Quilts in Luling.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Stew Supper The Schulenburg VFD will serve a boneless beef stew supper on Thursday, Feb. 1 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KC Hall. Cost is $13 each for the drive-thru-only plates. Deadline to buy tickets was Monday, Jan. 29.
League of Women Voters group cleans along Highway 90

League of Women Voters group cleans along Highway 90

League of Women Voters group cleans along Highway 90

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Volunteers with the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas recently picked up trash and collected recyclables along their Adopt-a-Highway route just west of Schulenburg on Highway 90.
A team of 16 mules was used by Jan Kana to move the old Bluff school house to the Louis Eck home place in 1916. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

A team of 16 mules was used by Jan Kana to move the old Bluff school house to the Louis Eck home place in 1916. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Animal Footprints in Fayette Footprints articles are written by local historians who are also volunteer members of the Fayette County Historical Commission.

Legion, Auxiliary hold monthly meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 31 Legion and seven Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the opening prayer.
Birth day Hono rees – Janell Heaton (left) and Clarence Ahlschlager (right) celebrated their January birthdays at Senior Connections.

Birth day Hono rees – Janell Heaton (left) and Clarence Ahlschlager (right) celebrated their January birthdays at Senior Connections.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
It is safe to say that the New Year is now in full force. At Senior Connections, members are so happy and content to have their little piece of paradise, where the staff and volunteers know their names and how they like their coffee fixed!
Lou is Melcher’s photo graph of his family’s turkeys being herded by one of his younger brothers in 1892. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Lou is Melcher’s photo graph of his family’s turkeys being herded by one of his younger brothers in 1892. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

Animal Footprints In Fayette
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission The “Footprints of Fayette” articles written by local historians have been included in area newspapers for over 20 years.

TDA taking applications in Family Land Heritage Program

News Staff
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller invites eligible Texas farmers and ranchers to apply for recognition at the Texas Department of Agriculture’s (TDA) annual Family Land Heritage Ceremony (FLH). This year marks the 50th anniversary of FLH, a significant milestone for TDA.
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