For the Record

Native Texas Plants

The B Haus nursery will host an organizational meeting to establish a new chapter of the Native Plant Society of Texas on Saturday, Nov. 15, 382 FM 2672 (High Hill Road) in Schulenburg. The meeting starts at 9 a.m. followed by Colton Bubela’s lecture on trees at 10 a.m. Charter Members can sign up between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. The Native Plant Society of Texas promotes conservation, research and utilization of native plants and habitats of Texas. Join and help name the new Chapter. For information, call David at (830) 629-9876 or email at dwill207@satx.rr.com.

Food Truck

The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10-11 a.m.

Bingo For Seniors

Bingo for Seniors 60 and older plus guests will be held at the Ledbetter Community Center on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 2 - 4 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. $5/card covers all games with prizes awarded for each game. Chips, snacks and drinks will be available for a free-will donation.

Round Top Church Special Texas Mass

Saint Cecilia’s Round Top, a creative spiritual community, invites all to its special service: A Heart as Big as Texas Mass. Join us on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 a.m. at the historic Round Top Dance Hall (550 N. Washington). This “Big-Hearted” service features the music of Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley, Don Henley, Willie Nelson, Radney Foster, Lighnin’Hopkins, and The Vaughan Brothers including the songs: If I Could Only Fly, If I Needed You, The Cape, The Heart of the Matter, Water Under the Bridge, Needed Time, Tick Tock, Hammer and Nails, I Thought About You Lord, Ain’t No Trouble to Me and Two Hands. Featuring All Star Musicians: Crispin Schroeder, David Pulkingham, Joey McGee, Stephen Mansolo, Bobby Mc-Donald, and Rob Kazenel. With a special “Big-Hearted” Message from Father Bill Miller, the author of The Gospel According to Sam, The Last Howlelujah and the Beer Drinker’s Guide to God. Free and open to the public. For more information, contact PadreBillMiller@gmail.com.

Fayette Water Supply Board Meeting

Fayette Water Supply Corporation will be conducting a monthly meeting of the Board of Directors on Monday, Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. at the FWSC office located at 200 Bordovsky Rd. in La Grange. All members are encouraged to attend.

VFW Post 5254, Auxiliary to Meet

If you are a war-time Veteran, have dinner with VFW Post No. 5254 and Auxiliary, and see for yourself what VFW is about. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5254 and its Auxiliary of La Grange will be meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 18, at the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairgrounds. The Auxiliary members meet at 5 p.m. Dinner will be at 6 p.m. for both the Post and Auxiliary, followed by the Post Meeting. Prospective members are welcome to attend.

Fayette Co. Republican Women Meeting 

The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:45 a.m. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be Nancy White speaking about the Texas electric grid and how large battery storage facilities negatively affect communities. Learn what you can do to help ensure access to sufficient electricity for the future. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com.

Democratic Neighbors

A Democratic neighbors luncheon will be held Thursday, Nov. 20 at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 State. Hwy. 71, La Grange. Join for lunch and friendly conversation. Why not bring a friend or neighbor along with you, too?

La Grange Garden Club

The La Grange Garden Club will have an adjusted meeting date in November due to Thanksgiving. That date will be Thursday, Nov. 20 at regular meeting time of 11:30 a.m. for social time and at noon the program will begin at Randolph Recreation Center in La Grange. With holiday preparations on our minds, the program will focus on creating wreaths using natural elements we can find in our yards, pastures and woods.

Hermann Sons Life

Hermann Sons Life Round Top-Shelby Lodge will meet on Thursday, Nov. 20 at the Round Top American Legion Hall. Happy Hour at 6 p.m. and meeting at 6:30 p.m. Please make plans to attend. Election of officers will be held. Chili will be furnished and you may bring sides to accompany the chili or desserts. The annual Christmas party will be on Sunday, Dec. 14.

Christmas Craft Show

New Life Methodist Church, located at 1215 N. Von Minden St. in La Grange, will have a Christmas Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Over 26 booths filled with handcrafted items, jewelry, knitting, wood crafts, painting, primitive arts, and baked goods. Lunch prepared by the Methodist Men and desserts will be available to eat there or plates to go. For information, call New Life Methodist Church at (979) 968-8323.

Ellinger Cares Bake Sale

In honor of Leona Parks, Ellinger Cares will sponsor a bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 22, from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hruska’s Store in Ellinger. Enjoy homemade desserts such as cakes, pies, cookies, and help celebrate the life and legacy of a woman whose faith, kindness, and love touched so many in the community.

Unity in the Community Fish Fry The Juneteenth Committee will host a Unity in the Community fish fry and bake sale Saturday, Nov. 22 at Fayette Medical Supply, 362 E. Travis, La Grange. Plates are $15 and include fried fish, french fries and salad. Contact Walter Culberson, President of the Juneteenth Committee, at (512) 200-6727.

Weimar Community Thanksgiving Service All are invited to the annual Weimar Community Thanksgiving Service hosted by Weimar United Church, 403 W. Main Street, on Sunday, Nov. 23 at 6 p.m. The service is sponsored by the Weimar Ministerial Alliance of Churches. Refreshments will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Father Chase Goodman of St. Michael’s Catholic Church will be the guest preacher. Other local clergy will be leading in various aspects of the evening service. We come together as people of faith united in our confession that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and working together to serve those in need. This is a wonderful opportunity for to give thanks and show gratitude for the many blessings that our Lord has shown us. For more information, contact Pastor Herb Beyer at (361) 798-0155 or e-mail beyerfam55@gmail.com.

Fried Chicken Dinner in Warda

The Holy Cross Couple’s Club will host their annual fried chicken dinner on Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Holy Cross picnic grounds in Warda. Drive-thru only from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. All plates are $15 each and include fried chicken, buttered potatoes, green beans, and corn. Tickets are available in the Holy Cross church office or at La Grange Chevron. Advance purchase only by Monday, Nov. 17.

Court Annunciation No. 1962 will have a barbecue pork steak supper on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at the KC Hall in La Grange, located at 190 S. Brown St. Plates are $14 and drive thru only from 4-6 p.m. Meal includes a pork steak, buttered noodles, California blend veggies and corn. Pre-sale tickets are available, contact Shirley Antosh at (979) 966-3597 or Darla Blaha at (713) 858-9557.

Thanksgiving Pie Sale

Faith Lutheran High School will have their annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale on Sunday, Nov. 23. Pick up at the Holy Cross picnic grounds in Warda from 10:30 a.m.- noon. Pecan pies are $30 each; pumpkin pies are $25 each. Pre-order only by Nov. 18 by calling (979) 242-2889 or (979) 242-3333. All pies are 9”, deep dish pies.

Drone Racing Education Day

The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum located at 311 Baumgarten St. in Schulenburg will host Drone Day on Saturday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Drone racing, career exploration, drone games in the factory, museum tours, and food vendors.

KC BBQ Turkeys

The La Grange Knights of Columbus Council No. 2574 will be taking pre-orders for barbecue turkeys for Thanksgiving. The turkeys are 16-18 lbs. and cost $60. If possible, please reserve your order before Nov. 19 by calling (979) 968-5117. Pick up is Wednesday, Nov. 26 between 4 to 6 p.m.

Vietnam Veterans Meeting

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall located in Ammannsville. Food and refreshments will be available after the meeting. Members and prospective members are encouraged to attend.

Bus Trip to Georgetown

Join the Casino Hall Associates for a fun filled trip to Georgetown for their Christmas Stroll leaving Saturday, Dec. 6 from the Casino Hall at 8:30 a.m. and returning at 6 p.m. The Christmas stroll offers entertainment, numerous restaurants, vendors and a parade and many activities all day. See how other towns celebrate Christmas and bring back ideas to enhance our towns celebration. Limited tickets are available at The Casino Hall, 255 N. Franklin in La Grange. Tickets are $65 a person.

Job Training Class Scheduled

First Baptist Church of La Grange will host their first job training classes through their Equip Ministry: Relevant, Accessible Adult Education, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. This four-week session will offer introductory Google training, including Gmail and Google Docs. Participants do not need to bring their own devices, equipment will be provided. Class size is limited to 15 participants. For more information or to register, visit fbclagrange.net/equip or call the church office at (979) 242-5000.

Texas Master Naturalists

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is now taking applications for its 2026 training class. The class runs for nine Saturdays and five Monday night Zoom sessions from Jan. 10 through May 16, 2026. It blends classroom learning with hands-on field experiences in topics including Climatology, Herpetology, Botany, Ornithology, Soil Science, Pollinators, Mammalogy, Archaeology, Forest and Prairie Ecology and Citizen Science. This chapter serves Austin, Colorado, Fayette, Lee, and Washington counties, offering a wide array of projects and activities for graduates. Visit https://txmn.org/glc/becoming-amaster- naturalist/ or email tmn.glc.tc@gmail.com to learn more and start your journey.

Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are at the Schulenburg Expo Center 1003 Kallus St. The Hope Group meets on Sundays at 8 p.m. and Wednesday at 7 p.m. These are open meetings, all are welcome. Non-alcoholics are welcomed as observers only. For more information go to cbiaa.org or austinaa.org.

Grief Support for Loss of a Spouse Hospice Brazos Valley offers a support group for people whose spouse has died. The group meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10-11:30 a.m. at the HBV office, 1048 N Jefferson, La Grange. For more information, please call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556.

Grief Support Group for Loss of a Child Hospice Brazos Valley offers a support group for parents and grandparents who have lost a child who could have been any age and long ago or recent. The group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 10-11:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Rutersville, 5743 FM-159, La Grange. For more information, please call Cindy Fanning at (979) 431-1556.