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BBQ & Bake Sale
The St. James Episcopal Men’s Club (Holy Smokers) will hold a BBQ and the Episcopal Womens a bake sale Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m - 1 p.m. or until sold out, at 156 N. Monroe St across from H-E-B. A half chicken $6 and sausage link $7 drive through only. This barbecue is for the benefit of the Turtle Wing Foundation.
The Carmine Cemetery Association has rescheduled its annual meeting on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11:15 a.m. in the Mission and Ministry Building at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. All members and interested persons are encouraged to attend
Soup Social
Fayette County Czech Heritage Society new date for the annual Soup Social is Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. at TCHCC in La Grange. Members are asked to bring a big pot of their favorite soup or a few sandwiches or dessert to share. New potential members and/or guests are always welcome. Vítáme Vás!
Fried Chicken
The Industry Knights of Columbus will have its annual fried chicken fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 15 at Industry Fireman’s Hall. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. 1 p.m. Dine in or plates to go will be available. The meal consist of hand breaded fried 1/2 chicken, homemade buttered noodles, and beans for a $15 donation. Enjoy a silent and live auction.
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on Page A2, B2 & B4 The second speaker in the Fayetteville Community Center Speakers Series will be Gary Hoover, former Flatonia resident, serial entrepreneur and business historian. He is best known as the founder of the book superstore, Bookstop. He also served on the board of Whole Foods and was the first Entrepreneur-in-Residence at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin. Gary will present the fascinating story of the American automobile industry on Sunday afternoon, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the Fayetteville Community Center on the square at 107 W. Fayette St. Beverages will be served. Free to all. It is a fast-moving, highly visual presentation on this important industry that became such an integral part of our lives. The men who built it were the Elon Musks of their day. Learn who Walter Chrysler really was, how and why General Motors rose to prominence and how German and Japanese competitors invaded the American market.
Holiday Schedule President’s Day
La Grange City offices will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, in observance of President’s Day. Waste Management will be working their normal garbage and recycle schedule. For more information, visit www.cityoflg.com, the City of La Grange’s Facebook page, or call (979) 968-3127.
Shelby Cemetery Annual Meeting
The Shelby Cemetery Annual Meeting will be Monday, Feb. 16, at 7 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall at 6814 Skull Creek Rd. Please attend if interested.
Hermann Sons Life
The Ellinger Hermann Sons Life meeting will be held Monday, Feb. 16 at the Ellinger Fire Station at 6 p.m.
VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary to Meet On Tuesday, Feb. 17, Fayette Memorial VFW Post 5254 and Auxiliary of La Grange will meet in the VFW Post Home at the La Grange Fairground; and potential members are invited to attend. The Auxiliary meets at 5 p.m. and at 6 p.m. the Post and Auxiliary will enjoy a meal after which the Post meets. Information about celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary will be shared.
Hostyn CDA Chicken Fried Chicken The Hostyn Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Queen of the Holy Rosary will hold a drive-thru fundraiser and bake sale at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Community Center on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 4-6 p.m. The meal will consist of chicken fried chicken breast, buttered noodles, mixed vegetable blend, roll, and white gravy (on the side) for $14 a plate. Tickets are available from any Hostyn CDA member, or call Brenda Fietsam at (979) 702-0251, Lori Kallus at (979) 966-9155, or Margaret Hoffmann at (979) 966-2930. Proceeds to benefit scholarships, charities and the Hostyn CDA’s commitment to the Holy Rosary Parish Rebuild.
Ash Wednesday Service in Round Top The popular Music and Meditations Ash Wednesday service returns this year at Saint Cecilia’s Episcopal Church in Round Top on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 5:45 p.m. The meditative, reflective service weaves music and spoken reflections together as a centering opening to the holy season of Lent. The service is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Danelle Knox at danellek.scrt@gmail.com or Father Miller at PadreBillMiller@gmail.com. To learn more about St. Cecilia’s, visit stcecilias.org.
Lenten Services
United Evangelical Lutheran Church at Swiss Alp meets Wednesdays at 6 p.m. during Lent for a soup and sandwich meal followed by an evening prayer service at 7 p.m. This starts on Ash Wednesday and the service following the meal with have imposition of ashes. Join Feb. 18, Ash Wednesday; Feb. 25, March 4, 11 and 18, Youth Group hosts; and March 25. The Swiss Alp Lutheran Heritage Foundation Board hosts a barbecue meal and all the trimmings for the final Wednesday meal. March 29, Palm Sunday/Sunday of the Passion is celebrated with procession with Palms and a narrative reading of the Passion. Holy Week: celebrate Maundy Thursday on April 2 with 6 p.m. worship; April 3, Good Friday, Swiss Alp hosts the Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Service at noon with a fellowship meal to follow; April 5, Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at 7:30 a.m. Youth Easter Breakfast and Easter Egg Hunt follows, with an Easter Sunday service at 9:15 a.m. All are invited to join for these worship and fellowship occasions.
La Grange Elementary Book Fair
The La Grange Elementary School Book Fair is returning from Feb. 17-23. We’ll kick off the event with Story Book Night on Feb. 17 starting at 4:30 p.m. with the book fair open until 6:30 p.m. Then everyone is invited to browse and shop during “After-School Shopping Hours” on Feb. 18-23 from 4:15 - 5:45 p.m. This time is perfect for adults, with or without children, to explore the selections. Want to give back directly to students? Teachers have curated classroom wish lists of books they hope to add to their shelves. Visitors can select and purchase these specific titles during the fair to be donated directly to LES classrooms.
Free Rose Care Clinic in Flower Garden The Texas Quilt Museum invites you to learn rose pruning and other garden care techniques from the experts with the La Grange Garden Club on Wednesday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m.. Weather permitting, this event may be rescheduled. For details, go to www.TexasQuiltMuseum.org or call (979) 968-3104.
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.
The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women General Meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m.– 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30. Lunch is available for $20. Program speaker will be Brendan Steinhauser with The Alliance For Secure AI. The Alliance is a nonprofit organization that educated the public about the implications of advance AI. The Alliance spreads the message about the serious challenges advanced AI poses and offers ideas for solutions. They serve as an information-sharing and coordination hub, so that advocates can drive strong messages that resonate when it matters most. To learn more about FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.com .
Democratic Party Neighbors Gathering
The Democratic Party Neighbors gathering will be held Thursday, Feb. 19 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at La Marina Mexican Restaurant, 1502 St. Hw. 71, La Grange. Whether you are new to the area or a longtime resident, this is a wonderful chance to get to know your community better. Why not bring a friend or neighbor?
La Grange KC Fish Fry
The La Grange Knights of Columbus will host a drive-thru only Fish Fry Fundraiser Friday, Feb. 20 and Feb. 27 from 4-6 p.m. at the La Grange K of C Community Center located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange. The meal will consist of fried fish, hushpuppies, cole slaw, pinto beans and buttered potatoes for $15 per plate. The meal is on a first come, first served basis.
Dinner and Show, The Dumb Waiter
Join the Fayette County Community Theatre for their first 2026 Dinner and a Show Event, Feb. 20-21 featuring The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter. This two-night event at the Fair Pavilion (Round Up Hall) features dinner provided by Garrett Cooks, and a play featuring the voted Best Actors in Fayette County Blake Harbers and Scott Toensing. The Dumb Waiter is directed by Kenneth Couch. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner is served at 6 p.m. and the play begins at 7 pm. Tickets available at www.faycotheatre. com.
Colorado Valley ICA’s Annual Fundraiser The Colorado Independent Cattlemen’s Association of Texas annual fundraiser is Saturday, Feb. 21. Admittance includes barbecue meal and beverages. Begins at 4 p.m. at the La Grange Knights of Columbus Hall located at 190 S. Brown Street in La Grange. Tradeshow and social hour, silent auction, raffle, live auction, and cash door prizes. Interested in meal tickets, raffle tickets, or being a trade show vendor and/or sponsor, contact Steve Janda at (979) 709-8836.
HawCreek Cemetery Meeting
The Haw Creek Cemetery meeting will be held Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at the home of Reese and Darla Schmidt, 3107 FM 954, Fayetteville. Call (979) 249-5907 for information.
Native Plants Society
Live Oak Chapter of the Native Plants Society of Texas (NPSOT) representing Colorado, Fayette, and Lavaca Counties will have their first meeting Saturday, Feb. 21 at 9 a.m. The location is still pending the weather forecast as the date approaches. Updated meeting location confirmation prior to the meeting will be provided.Anyone interested in being a part of this new Chapter or interested in learning more about what the chapter is all about, hold the date and time, and plan to join. Everyone is welcome.
KC BBQ Sunday
The La Grange Knights of Columbus Chromcik Council No. 2574 will host their KC BBQ Sunday, Feb. 22. BBQ chicken and sausage to-go (drive-thru) will be available from 10:30 a.m to 12 noon at the KC Community Center located at 190 Brown St. in La Grange. A slab of pork ribs is $20, chicken is $10 and sausage is $7. Orders are guaranteed on call-ins by calling (979) 968-5117.
La Grange Community Blood Drive A La Grange Community Blood Drive will be held at the KC Hall located at 190 S. Brown St. in La Grange on Wednesday, Feb. 25 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. This is a date change from Feb. 18. When you donate you receive a free box of Girl Scout cookies. Eat a full meal before donating and remember to bring your photo ID. Any questions, contact Al Henneke at (979) 966-2554 Texas A&M Scholarship Applications Seniors of Fayette County high schools and past graduates of the county’s schools, who are currently enrolled in a junior college or other institution of higher learning, and planning to attend Texas A&M University, are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fayette County Texas A&M Scholarship. The scholarship requires an applicant to be a resident of Fayette County, have attended high school in Fayette County, have made application to Texas A&M, and be a full-time student. Applications for the scholarship can be obtained in the high school counselor’s office. Applications must be completed and turned into their counselor or mailed no later than March 1.
The Tannich-Brovec Family 60th Reunion will be held on Sunday, March 1 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall off FM 155 at 1020 N. Center St., Weimar. Bring a covered dish: meat, vegetable, salad and/or dessert. Tea, coffee and bread will be provided. Lunch business meeting, live auction, door prizes and bingo. Bring an item for the live auction and or bingo. Tell your family members and cousins about the Reunion in case they are not on the mailing list. Please send their names and addresses to Secretary Bettye Anhaiser ( lanhaiser@aol.com) or (281) 494-2046 as well as your corrections to update the list. Bring useable items or things you can eat due to the cost of prices in the store, such as: paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, dish towels, hand towels, flour, sugar, cake mixes, coffee, tea, any kind of can goods, soda water, and chips; not Easter eggs and candy. Other family names/cousins: Nohavitza, Ulbrich, Voitle, Sebesta, Mueck, Urban, Anhaiser, Sekerka, Fojtik, Holloway, Kunchick, Koch, Klimple, Perkins, Shimek, York, Socha, Kubesch, Petersen, etc.
Texas Exes Scholarship Fundraiser
The University of Texas at Austin Fayette County Texas Exes Scholarship Fundraiser will be held Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m. Enjoy a barbecue meal, dessert and silent auction at the Round Top Rifle Hall. Guest speaker is Arleas Upton Kea, President and Chair, Texas Exes Board of Directors. Tickets are $50 per person. Special guest is Robert Jones, Texas Exes Ceo.
Etiquette Course Being Offered
Etiquette Course will be held June 1-3 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club. A valuable skills training for graduating Fayette County students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Reserve now, so you can get in on the 30 limited spaces, then buy the ticket by April 15. Go to www.faisonhouse.org, click Etiquette on the homepage. It will take you to all the details.
Habitat For Humanity ReStore
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity ReStore is open for sales and donation drop-off every Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at 825 N. Main St. in Schulenburg. The ReStore sells and accepts donations of home goods to support Habitat’s mission. www.fchfh.org/ReStore.