The men of Knights of Columbus participated in the annual “March for Life” on January 27, 2024, at Columbus. The March was Hosted by Catholic Daughters America, Court # 1588 of Columbus. There were over one hundred participating. Guest Speakers were-Deacon Doug Tromblee, Deacon Andy Nunmaker, and Deacon Rusty Thuet. Pictured from Left to Right: Jack Muggli, James Simons, John Barta, Delphin Bartek, Michael Fuller, Deacon Doug Tromblee, Larry “Bear” Kana, Deacon Rusty Thuet, Rev. James Dvorak, Kenneth Warshak, Joe Jimenez, Deacon Andy Nunmaker, Deacon John Glueck, Al Henneke, J.J.

The Best Little Quilt Show in Texas was held Friday and Saturday at the La Grange KC Hall. Before the doors opened to the hundreds of visitors that streamed through the doors to look at the 124 quilts on display, Mayor Pro Tem Kathy Weishuhn (filling in for Mayor Jan Dockery who was on vacation) selected the two Pride of La Grange award winners. In the photo to the left, Weishuhn, left, presented the plaque for the Pride of La Grange professional quilt to Anita Todd of Praha, right, in front of her work “Lady Byrd Bouquets” which was quilted by Liz Eskew of Bastrop.

The Schulenburg Black History Month Celebration took place on Saturday, Feb. 24. The Celebration began with a big parade that traveled from downtown to the Schulenburg KC Hall, where attendees enjoyed a Black History Month program and barbecue dinner.

As of Feb. 16, the total intake for the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter is 170: 99 dogs and 71 cats in need. As of Feb. 16, the shelter has 88 animals in care: 53 dogs/35 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner.

The shelter offers a discount voucher program to the citizens of Fayette County for the spay/neuter of family pets. Call (979) 966-0021 for more information.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Feb. 11-17: Medical - 4 Fire Alarms - 4 Accidents - 3 Vehicle Fire - 1 Smoke Reports - 2 Water Well Fire - 1