Ministerial Alliance hosts baccalaureate service

The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance hosted the annual baccalaureate service for the Schulenburg High School class of 2026 on Sunday, May 17 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The inspirational message was provided by the Rev. Andrew Stafford, pastor of St.

Sharpening personal growth

“If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success” (Ecclesiastes 10:10 NKJV). “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another” (Proverbs 27:17 NIV).

St. Rose sets parish picnic for June 14

St. Rose of Lima Parish will hold its annual picnic on Sunday, June 14 at the Schulenburg KC Hall.Jumbo fried chicken strips and sausage plates with potatoes, sauerkraut, green beans and dessert will be $15 each. Drive-through will start at 10:30 a.m. and dine-in at 11 a.m.

Ramp Project receives donation from Second Chance

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $15,000 to the Texas Ramp Project-Austin East. Monies donated will be used to purchase treated lumber and hardware to build wheelchair ramps for eligible elderly and disabled residents of Fayette County.

Second Chance supports Faison Preservation Society

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $7,000 to the Faison Preservation Society. Monies granted will be used to fund the maintenance and operation of the historic house museum located at 822 South Jefferson St. in La Grange.

Second Chance presents check to Auxiliary Unit 102

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $4,000 to American Legion Auxiliary Unit 102 of La Grange. Monies donated will allow Unit 102 to engage in activities to support ongoing business with the organization such as communications, membership marketing and meetings.

Second Chance donates to Juneteenth Committee

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $2,700 to the La Grange Juneteenth Committee (Fayette County Juneteenth Committee). Monies donated will help fund Juneteenth events including a gospel show, feeding the community and a Juneteenth parade.

FUNERAL NOTICE - David J. Machac

A Memorial Mass for David J. Machac, age 66, of Schulenburg will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026 from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.Inurnment will follow in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery in Schulenburg.The family will receive friends beginning at 9 a.m.

Round Top Festival Institute gets $20,000 donation

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $20,000 to the James Dick Foundation for the Performing Arts (Round Top Festival Institute – RTFI). Monies donated will be used to fund the annual Young Persons Concert this summer.

There is wealth money cannot buy

I trust we all took a moment of solemn observation Monday on Memorial Day. For the Christ-like laying down of their lives for our freedom, we are forever in debt to our military men and women. May God bless them and their families always, amen.You and I are fortunate as citizens of this country.