The Faison Preservation Society invites the public to attend the grand opening of its African American exhibit, Thriving Through God’s Grace, on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. The exhibit delves into the house’s African American connection.

“The Original Round Top Western Vintage Renegades Fashion Show,” held during the Fall Round Top Antique Show at Market Hill, proved to be another successful fundraiser for Round Top Festival Institute. Beth Weishuhn, owner of Dirty Bohemian and The Crown Bar in La Grange, gathered pieces from her favorite Western vintage clothing dealers from Warrenton and Round Top for the show including clothing from Renee Rangel of Moontower Vintage. Proceeds from last Fall’s event will again be used to help Festival Hill improve their already amazing gardens and landscaping.

Angelo State University in San Angelo has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List for the 2024 fall semester, including Kobi Valchar of Schulenburg. To be eligible for the ASU Dean’s List, full-time undergraduate students must maintain a 3.25 or better grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

The Stanzel Family Foundation is thrilled to announce its 2024-2025 grant recipients, continuing its mission to empower local organizations that strengthen the communities of Schulenburg and Weimar. This year, $150,000 in funding has been awarded to eight exceptional organizations, each driving meaningful change and creating a lasting impact in their communities.

The Texas Ramp Project (TRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free wheelchair ramps to low-income older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers and social workers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum. Ramps are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender.

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $30,000 to the Fayette Community Foundation for the Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS) program at Blinn College. Monies donated will be used for the ACCSS dual credit scholarship program and/or workforce scholarships for Fayette County students in need at partner campuses of Schulenburg ISD, Flatonia ISD and Fayetteville ISD. Grant monies will also be used to support ACCSS operations and early recruitment events. The mission of the organization is to collaborate as a partnership with rural public-school districts and institutions of higher education to provide academic and career resources, guidance and support necessary for students to complete a post-secondary or workforce career credential. Pictured from left to right: Marlene Schnell, SCE Assistant Store Director; Susie Shank, ACCSS Director; and Gayle Schielack, SCE Store Director.

_e family of David Hajovsky would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who a_ended the Celebration of Life on Saturday and those who sent cards and donated to charities in David's honor. We appreciate everyone who reached out to us during this dicult time.

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The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4: Medical - 1 Grass Fires - 8 Accidents - 3 Electrical Fire - 1 Vehicle Fire - 1 Fire Alarm - 1 Power Line Hazard - 1 Citizen Assist - 1 Agency Assist - 1

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