As the sun shines over Schulenburg, Weimar, and Flatonia, an exciting week awaits the active seniors of these vibrant Texas communities at Senior Connections. This gathering place, dedicated to fostering camaraderie and engagement among seniors, is gearing up for a funfilled schedule of events from May 19-23.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of April 20-27. Agency Assist On April 27, Geer was dispatched to the 700 block of S.

St. John Lutheran in Ellinger recently donated to the kid’s playground at St. John Lutheran in Rutersville. On hand were President Lucille Koehl, Secretary Maxine Brugger and representatives Shiela Brugger, Laura Brugger and the confirmation and Sunday School youth of Shared Lutheran Ministry.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of April 2025. Deputy Mark Pritchard responded to a welfare check on Marty Road.

Fayetteville Independent School District has much to be proud of in the 2025 graduating class. Not just one, but two of their seniors graduated from Blinn College District with an associate’s degree before graduating high school later in the week.

Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, Dirty diapers, runny noses, Skinned up knees, Bob hit Billy, Sue hit Sally, Oh Mama! Please! Plop, plop, fizz, fizz, Valentines, band practice, School plays, ball games, Do your homework! Do I gotta! Moments and mem’ries, Pretty picture walls, A pretty pink dress, Her very first date, Sunday clean clothes, Saturday baths needed or not, Graduations, Oh what a relief it is! Then pause . .

At the 2025 Round Top-Carmine High School Academic Banquet held on Thursday, May 8, American Legion Quade-Werchan Post No. 338 and Ladies Auxiliary presented their Citizenship Award 2025 to Evan Blazek.

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When the new Pope was announced last week, several folks from Fayette County were there to hear Pope Leo XIV’s first words to the world – in person. Six Schulenburg residents (Sheila Brossmann, Ken Berger, Joyce Canada, Veronica Smith and Thomas and Pam Janda) all work together at the food pantry.

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