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The Fayette County Record

Sacred Heart Altar Society Met Sept. 8

7 months ago By News Staff
The Sacred Heart Altar Society members met on Monday, Sept. 8, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard reports provided by the secretary and assistant treasurer. Five thank you cards were read to members in appreciation for remembrances received. Nineteen ladies attended the meeting.

LG’s Polka Club Hosts Mladá Muzika Sardice & Band from Czech Republic

7 months ago By News Staff
Board members of The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located at 275 W. Fairgrounds Rd., La Grange, and located within the Czech Village, hosted a dinner for the Mladá Muzika Sardice and Dulcimer Band from Kyjov, Czech Republic on Friday, Sept. 26 (Mlada” means youth.) The dinner included band members, their sponsors; and staff, board members and volunteers of TCHCC.
Band members, their sponsors and staff enjoy dinner at TCHCC.

CASA Volunteers Needed

7 months ago By News Staff
Each year, 1,700-2,000 children and youth go missing from foster care in Texas, often because they run away. These youth face serious risks like exploitation, homelessness, and substance use. Common reasons for running away include frustration with the foster system, restrictive placements, and a desire to reunite with family or be independent.

FSB Supports New Nonprofit ‘Led + Fed’ in Mission to Fight Hunger Locally

7 months ago By News Staff
Fayette Savings Bank was proud to make a donation to a new, local non-profit organization called Led + Fed (“Led and Fed”). Nathan and Jenny Neiser, both Fayette County natives, started Led + Fed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2024 in an effort to share God’s love by feeding people. With the help of Led + Fed’s board members and support from local organizations, many people in the Schulenburg and surrounding communities have benefitted from Led + Fed providing food-related resources over the past year. Looking ahead to 2026, Led + Fed aims to expand their reach within Fayette County by providing a community meal event and family food bag distribution program in Schulenburg, as well as continuing to provide hunger relief efforts throughout Fayette and neighboring counties.
Fayette Savings Bank (FSB) presented a donation to a new local nonprofit, Led+Fed. The organization aims to share God’s love by feeding people. Pictured (from left) are Mike Olle and Cheryl Brossmann of FSB, Led + Fed Founders Nathan and Jenny Neiser, Led + Fed Board Member Alycia Konvicka, and Brad Tumis of FSB.

For the Record

7 months ago By News Staff
The Central Texas Food Bank mobile food pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church on Saturday Oct. 18 10 a.m.-11 a.m.

Monument Hill & Local Theatre Hosting Lantern-Led Historical Experience

7 months ago By News Staff
Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites, in collaboration with the Fayette County Community Theatre (FCCT), will present Memories of Monument Hill: A Lantern-Led Theatrical Experience on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct. 25. These lantern-led evening tours allow visitors to explore the historic sites at night, witness fascinating historical tales from Texas history, and enjoy theatrical entertainment - all in one tour.
This year, FCCT actor Austin Williams will portray Captain William Eastland, a La Grange resident who took part in the infamous Black Bean Lottery in the 1840s. He is shown above last year when he portrayed Heinrich Kreische at the event.

Horsing Around Warrenton

7 months ago By News Staff

Remember when a thin dime could buy an exhilarating 10-minute ride on a steed like Big Bronco? This Fayetteville purveyor, who calls his business Unique Antiques, does. In fact, he also recalls when he didn’t have a dime that climbing up in the saddle on the stationery horse was still darn thrilling. Brian brought this rare working memorabilia wonder back to Fayette County from Florida, where he acquired it in the estate sale of a prominent nationwide fast-food franchise entrepreneur.

Horsing Around Warrenton

Ellinger National Night Out Held

7 months ago By Laura Brugger

Shared Lutheran Ministry Pastor Jen will lead church services in Ellinger on Sunday, Oct. 26. Pastor Ken Weiss will lead church in Ellinger on Oct. 19.

The confirmation class will meet in Ellinger at St. John on Sunday, Oct. 26 at 11:15 a.m.

Worship services are still offered on Facebook, You Tube and KTIM 89.1 on Sundays at noon. Ellinger has worship every Sunday at 8 a.m. with communion.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church 

St. Mary’s Catholic Church mass is every Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 8 a.m.

Ellinger had National Night Out on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at the chamber hall. Hotdogs and nachos were served with representatives from the chamber, fire department, Fayette County Sheriff Office and EMS were in attendance.

Kids Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday at Lake Fayette

7 months ago By Cindy Stephens

The Kids Unlimited Foundation Annual Bass Fishing Tournament will be held at Lake Fayette Oak Thicket Park this Saturday beginning at sunrise. Local fisherman and guides have volunteered to take kids out on the lake till noon. Back at shore, the kids and their families will enjoy games, BBQ, a silent auction and an awards ceremony at the pavilion.

The Kids Unlimited Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to benefit children stricken with cancer.

City Council 

The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting Friday, Oct. 10 for SCM Designs one O three.
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