Loessin-Ramthum Reunion Held in Plum
The 37th Loessin-Ramthum reunion was held Sunday, October 20 at the Parish hall of Sts Peter and Paul in Plum. In 1852, the newly widowed Maria Ramthum Loessin traveled to Texas on a schooner from Prussia with her eight children. All Loessins across America today are descended from that first generation Ramthum and Loessin family who settled Texas in 1853. Her oldest son was married and had a three week old son, August, who one day would become sheriff of Fayette County, serving along with his younger brother Will, whose career as county sheriff would span 52 years. At the reunion, eight generations later, each of the eight branches were recognized and the families wore colored name tags signifying their respective ancestor. The next reunion will be held Oct. 18, 2026 at Plum.
Blinn Winter Minimester, Spring Registration Open
The Blinn College District invites students and their families to explore an affordable, flexible path toward higher education with the opening of registration for the winter minimester and spring 2025 semester. These upcoming terms provide students the opportunity to advance their degrees while benefiting from Blinn’s renowned academic reputation.
Winter Coyote Control Contest Announced
The Fayette County Winter Coyote Control Program begins on Nov. 2, 2024 and ends Jan. 6, 2025. The contest will conclude at noon on Jan. 6, 2025. The contest is being held to give landowners, producers, and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County. Coyotes cause predation on livestock and result in economic losses to agricultural producers in the county.
