The 4th of July Picnic at St. John will include a couple of special auction items this year. Pictured above is a horse-drawn, iron wheel wagon from estates of Anton Kocian {1884-1965} and George Krupala of St. John. Below is horse rigging items from the George Krupala estate that will also be auctioned off.

Schulenburg Police caught three juvenile suspects whom they said are responsible for the vandalism at Wolters Park last week. Police said on Wednesday night, June 22, someone caused major damage to the brick barbecue pits at Wolters Park.

The City of Ellinger plans to apply for Texas CDBG-MIT Regional Mitigation Program’s Method of Distribution Development (CDBG MIT-MOD) program(s) from the Texas General Land Office (GLO) and is soliciting proposals to provide administration and/or planning services for CDBG contract(s), if awarded. Please electronically submit your proposals in .pdf format via email at cityofellinger@cvctx.com OR submit your proposal to the address below on a thumb drive: Attn: (/City secretary (101 West Schumacher Street, Ellinger, Texas 78938. Proposals must be received by the City of Ellinger no later that (5pm, July 11th.) to be considered. The City of Ellinger reserves the right to negotiate with any and all individuals or firms that submit proposals and may award one or more contracts to one or more service provider(s). Section 3 Residents and Business Concerns, Minority Business Enterprises, Small Business Enterprises and Women Business Enterprises, and Labor Surplus Area firms are encouraged to submit proposals. (City of Ellinger) is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Servicios de traducción están disponibles por peticion.

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #102 of La Grange presented scholarships at their June 8 monthly meeting having three $500 recipients. Pictured (from left) are Scholarship Chairman and Treasurer Verlene Kuntschik, Kailey Kuntschik of Seguin, Bryn Colon of La Grange, Immediate Past President Loretta Brugger, Jereld Brothers of La Grange, and President Peggy Pfeiffer.

On Wednesday, June 22, the Fayette Public Library hosted a magic show for families in the community. The magician, Bobby Cordell, performed several tricks and invited children from the crowd to participate as his magician’s assistants. This week’s program is “Wild Things Zoofari.” Summer Reading programs are free and open to the public and begin at 10:15 a.m. every Wednesday. Photo by MaKenzie Givan

Lexington Leader • A home in Dime Box was completely consumed by fire early Sunday morning, June 12, just before 8 a.m. Verlene McNeil called the 911 dispatch system at 7:59 a.m.

How do you sum up a lifetime of unselfish dedication? Phyllis Venghaus is a “Character Without Question” (even good when no one is looking) and while maintaining a program of integrity, she has kept us laughing!” said Lucy Stanzel, founder of the Schulenburg/Weimar Parents as Teachers Program (PAT).

What’s a friendly rivalry between towns? On Sunday, June 5, in Schulenburg at Wolters Park many found out at the first annual Taste of Towns held by the Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Champion Valley represent Weimar, Schulenburg, and Columbus.

The Hostyn KJT Society #3 members observed Flag Day on Sunday, June 12 after Mass in the Hostyn Hall. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited by the members as all were holding the American flag..

Turtle Wing Foundation is staying busy over the summer by providing multiple opportunities to learn and grow for both children and adults. The Turtle Wing Social Skills camp is happening again this year.