Schulenburg, Texas

Welcome!

The small city of Schulenburg is located in the heart of Texas and considered “Halfway to Everywhere,” literally. It is approximately 100 miles east of San Antonio, 100 miles west of Houston, 60 miles southeast of Austin and 60 miles north of Victoria.

Founded in 1873, the town is rich in German and Czech culture. Plan to stay a few days to experience everything it has to offer. If you have an appetite for some ethnic food, you can have sausage, sauerkraut, schnitzel, bierocks, kolaches, or klobasnikys.

The Schulenburg, Texas magazine is produced and published by Texas-based Trips Publications, a publisher with a focus on small towns throughout Texas. To view all of the towns in the Trips Publications family, visit tripspublications.com or call 979-725-3080 to request copies. Michelle Banse Stokes Partner/Publisher

TERRI WAGNER Executive Director Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce

You have an opportunity to delve into the unique local history by visiting the Schulenburg Historical Museum that chronicles the town’s rise from a train stop to the bustling town it is today, the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum which offers interactive and static exhibits and the Texas Polka Music Museum, where you learn about the music the immigrants brought to the area in the 1800s.

An important question to ask is “Have you Painted yet?” Schulenburg is “The Official Home of the Painted Churches,” the name given to us by the Texas State Legislature in 2005. These six churches were built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s by immigrants and sit in tiny hamlets in the countryside around Schulenburg. The parishioners wanted to emulate the beautiful cathedrals of their home countries. As a result, the churches are resplendent with stenciling, gold leaf, tromp l’oeil, and stained glass. When you step through their doors you feel as if you have crossed the ocean to the European shores. The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce offers guided tours of these beauties so that you can learn about the history, the art, and the symbolism in each of them.

Being “Halfway to Everywhere” makes Schulenburg a wonderful place to live. There are retail and manufacturing businesses of all types. The realtors in the area will help you find the home of your dreams. And there is a magnificent Retirement Community that offers all levels of Senior Citizen care should you want to make Schulenburg home for your golden years.

The school systems are outstanding. Schulenburg ISD’s mission is to “Create Shorthorns Forever—Educating and empowering our students for success.” This is accomplished through our Shared Vision where our students are excited and motivated. Our students are expected to demonstrate strong character values and ethics, possess the knowledge and skills to be “future-ready,” to rise to challenges and manage life’s adversity and exhibit pride in their school and in themselves.

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School houses grades PreK3 – 8th Grade. The school’s mission is “We are God’s Presence to the world, developing Excellence through Jesus since 1889.” This is accomplished by combining faith, academic principles and moral values with a commitment to educating the whole child, mind, body and soul.  Building strong connections, social/emotional skills, and a school family is a priority. Being consistent in a curriculum which is vertically aligned, and teaching as Christ did with love while modeling discipleship makes St. Rose of Lima Catholic School a unique choice in education.

Welcome to Schulenburg. Here at the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, office we would be glad to be of service to you.

Lori Olivarez-Ligues Partner/Sales

Emily Henderson Reporter/Photographer Courtney Bell Copy Editor Contributors

Terri Wagner, Chip Bubela, Mark Hall, Kristen Jahn, Debbie Jones Preece

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Explore Historical Schulenburg

Schulenburg, Texas is called a “railroad town,” “halfway to everywhere,” the “musician town,” “home of the painted churches,” “gateway to the rolling hills” and many others. It was founded when the Galveston, Houston and San Antonio Railway reached here in 1873. At that time the many people in the communities of Lyons and High Hill moved to the new railroad town of Schulenburg.

Schulenburg was named after Louis Schulenburg, who donated the land for the city. The community was granted a post office in 1874 and incorporated in 1875. Before the town of Schulenburg was born, English, German, Czech and other European citizens settled this area, bringing with them their religion beliefs, tools and way of life.

Another land donor, John Christian Baumgarten Sr., was one of the original “Forty-eighters” from Germany. Baumgarten built a cottonseed-crushing plant in the community and also operated a lumberyard, planing mill, sash and door factory, and cotton gin. In 1883, he opened the Schulenburg Oil Mill, which manufactured Baumgarten Process Allison Flour from cottonseed.

This photo showcases downtown Schulenburg in February of 1895.

In 1884, the community had 1,000 inhabitants, two churches, a bank, schools, thirteen general stores, and four saloons. Schulenburg had electric lights by 1896, and in 1900, the community had 1,149 inhabitants. By 1914, it had Baptist, Catholic, Lutheran, and Methodist churches and the G. E. Ruhmann plant, which manufactured steel furnaces and wire goods.

The population of the town rose to 1,246 in 1920, 1,640 in 1930, and 1,970 in 1940. In 1945 Schulenburg had 112 businesses, including two manufacturing companies, three cotton gins, a machine shop, and the Stanzel Company—a model airplane factory. Today you can learn more about the Stanzel Company at the Stanzel Museum in Schulenburg.

The population of the town continued to increase in the postwar period, reaching 2,207 in 1960, 2,347 in 1980, and 2,455 in 1990. The population was 2,699 in 2000 and 2,945 in 2015.

Schulenburg has a rich musical heritage, especially polka music, and has had several orchestras. You can learn more at the Texas Polka Music Museum.

SCHULENBURG WAS NAMED AFTER LOUIS SCHULENBURG, WHO DONATED THE LAND FOR THE CITY.

Must see sites in Schulenburg

VISITORS WILL WANT TO EXPERIENCE ALL OF THESE SCHULENBURG GEMS

SCHULENBURG HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Historic artifacts of the development of Schulenburg are on display. The Schulenburg Historical Museum was established by John and Karen Wolters. John is the great-grandson of Robert A. Wolters who started a mercantile business in Schulenburg and became one of its more prominent citizens. The building housing the current museum exhibits was the old Wolters Mercantile built in the early 1900s. The museum has been housed in this building since 1988 at the largesse of the Wolters family, but in December 2014 the Wolters estate gift-deeded the current building, and the building next door, to the museum. 631 N. Main St. | 979-743-2403 schulenburghistoricalmuseum.com

THE GARDEN COMPANY MARKETPLACE & CAFE

In 1999, The Garden Company started as a garden center, gift shop and landscape design company. A cafe was added to complete the concept of an eclectic marketplace filled with shops and a place to enjoy fresh amazing food. Stop by for lunch or dinner and afterwards have a stroll through the gardens and nursery.

217 Kessler | Cafe 979-743-4677 Nursery/Gift Shop 979-743-4648 www.thegardencoandcafe.com

Top, Schulenburg Historical Museum; top right, The Garden Co. Marketplace & Cafe; middle right, Majek Vineyard Winery; bottom right, Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum.

MAJEK VINEYARD & WINERY

We are in the hospitality business, providing a delicious glass of wine and a place of beauty and enjoyment for our guests. To deliver this experience, Majek Vineyard & Winery is a vertical operation of agriculture, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, and retail, led by Lynne Majek.

12508 FM 957 | 210-413-8912 www.majekvineyard.com

TEXAS POLKA MUSIC MUSEUM

The Texas Polka Music Museum is dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of polka music in Texas by honoring Texas polka bands and musicians of Czech, German and Polish ancestry. Texas polka DJ’s are also honored for their contribution to preserving polka music.

712 Lyons Ave. | 979-743-4752 texaspolkamuseum.com

STANZEL MODEL AIRCRAFT MUSEUM

Guided tours give schools and visitors insight into the world of Stanzel Model Aircraft. Docents gladly share their knowledge of the exhibits in the three museums. The tour begins with a multimedia presentation showing the history of flight and how it passionately influenced Victor and Joe Stanzel.

311 Baumgarten St. | 979-743-6559 www.stanzelmuseum.org

TENTH FRAME BOWL

This bowling alley, conveniently located within the city of Schulenburg, offers everything required for both beginners and expert bowlers. Contact them about the leagues in which you can participate and the equipment they provide. At the same location, you’ll find Adolph’s Bar featuring frequent live music and entertainment.

233 College St. | 979-743-6585

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TRADITIONS

BY EMILY HENDERSON

Childhood experiences have an undeniable way of silently settling into your memory, planting themselves and slowly taking root. When these moments are consistently watered with love and fed with knowledge, up from those growing roots sprout natural curiosity and if you’re lucky, passion. Before you know it a fully grown purpose is formed, supported by a solid foundation and spreading an expansive reach across those it serves. This is precisely the way Mark Hall became the visionary of Kids, Cows & More.

“Growing up, my grandparents had a farm in Nacogdoches. It was one of those magical little farms that you rarely see anymore. They had about thirty or forty acres and my grandfather got up every morning to milk their Jersey cow. My grandmother had a two-acre garden with everything you could imagine. Every deep freeze in their house was full of vegetables. Every closet was full of preserves,” Mark reminisced.

“That exposure on their farm is what led me into 4-H where I started showing cattle, and then made the transition to high school FFA. I continued to show cattle at the Houston Livestock Show and the Galveston County Fair, and it was those lessons and experiences raising cattle, showing animals and being on livestock judging teams that had an impact on me at that impressionable age. As I got a little older and looked back on that, I saw what an influence it had on my life. Those experiences planted the seed for this farm.”

Top, the KCM motto is, “Don’t just imagine life on the farm, experience it.” Above, Mark’s passion for teaching children about agriculture through fun is felt by everyone around him.

Kids, Cows & More officially opened on April 23rd, 2022. However, it’s been a long-term dream that became a reality due to Mark Hall’s dedication and perseverance. In addition to his grandparents’ influence, Mark’s father passed on his passion for cattle, and his mother instilled a deep respect for teaching as she was an elementary school teacher for 61 years. Thus providing the perfect design, encouraging Mark to develop a place where kids could be educated about agriculture in a hands-on way that made it fun, just as he learned growing up.

“The power of a dream is a powerful thing. Prior to getting married, my Saturday nights in Houston looked a lot different than most young men. I used to go to a Barnes & Noble or Borders Bookstore and get a large hot tea, walk around gathering items to read on barn architecture and agriculture and go find a corner. I would sit in that corner for three hours sipping on that tea, going through books and magazines, dreaming about this farm,” Mark stated, with a twinkle in his eye.

“Then I would get up on Sundays and get in my vehicle and pick a freeway. I’d look for a farm-to-market road that I had never been down before and see what I could see. One Sunday I was driving right by this spot and I looked up and I saw where our sign is now. It was the 2S Ranch with a picture of a Clydesdale horse on the side. I had never seen a Clydesdale horse in person, so I drove around back and saw Mr. McMahen at his house. Charles and Patricia McMahen welcomed me to their barn and he showed me the horses. I probably stayed there for thirty minutes, and

he was as nice as could be. This was twenty years ago and I left there never thinking about it again … until twenty years later, we ended up with this property and it’s been the perfect place to carry out the vision,” Mark said, astounded.

“I’ll never forget the first time we had a field trip of full school busses pull in the drive, and the overwhelming feeling that formed a lump in my throat. It was an emotional day. After we finished the opening presentations, we began to make our way to the barn. As I’m walking in front of the group, leading the way, a small hand gently grabs mine and walks alongside me … a child, excited to learn. It was in that moment that I knew this dream that had come to fruition was all God’s plan for me after all.”

While sharing all about how Kids, Cows & More became a reality, Mark could not go without mentioning his wife, Greta, who has supported his vision every step of the way and now handles all the marketing and social media. In addition, Mark’s son, Carson, has inherited his father’s passion for agriculture and now serves as his right-hand man maintaining the grounds and caring for all the livestock. Lastly, Mark expressed how grateful he was for the board, volunteers, and donors that have made bringing his vision to life possible.

Kids, Cows & More is a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization located at 3235 East I-10 Frontage Road in Schulenburg. You can visit their website at www. kidscowsandmore.org for more information.

KCM is home to eight to ten of the most popular cattle breeds, of which visitors will get to feed range cubes and get up close and personal with.

A FAMILY TRADITION

Grahmann’s True Value

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

Not much brings about the sentimental feel of a small, rural town like a general store. You can find just about everything you need and also a few things you didn’t know you were looking for. Grahmann’s True Value in Schulenburg is one of those stores.

I could fill these pages with a list of all of the items they have in stock and there’s no doubt that I would still leave something out. From clothing to toys, plumbing supplies to custommixed paint … it’s here. And the staff offer a lot more than just a pointed finger to the correct aisle. Michael and Janice Grahmann’s knowledgeable staff stand ready to help customers figure out exactly what they need for their project and offer their expertise for no additional charge.

“Our employees are so helpful,” Michael said. “People love to come here because we can help them find what they need. I consider our employees family. We have been together for a long time.”

Michael Grahmann’s parents, Alvin and Adela Grahmann, started Grahmann’s True Value in a neighboring town and it proved to be just what the area needed.

“My dad started Grahmann’s True Value in Hallettsville in 1946,” Michael said. “He opened the Schulenburg store in 1979. I worked with my parents since I was little and I stayed with it. In 2008, Janice and I took over the Schulenburg location.”

Not much has changed over the years. The Grahmanns still pride themselves on carrying what the community needs and serving Schulenburg and the surrounding area.

Top, Grahmann’s True Value owners Michael and Janice Grahmann. The Schulenburg location was opened by Michael’s father in 1979.

Grahmann’s True Value is located at 515 North Main Street in downtown Schulenburg.

“One of our sayings is that this is ‘the store with almost everything,’ Michael added. “If you can’t find it here, you probably can’t find it anywhere.”

With a great respect for the community that built their family business, the Grahmanns feel blessed to be able to give back, as well.

“We try to do as much as we can to support the community,” Michael shared. “It’s a way of giving back for the support Grahmann’s True Value has received over the years. We’ve been doing it ever since we’ve been here. Local churches, schools, church picnics, area non-profit organizations, law enforcement, stock shows … we will continue striving to support the community for as long as we’re in business.”

Grahmann’s True Value is located at 515 North Main Street and online on Facebook.

HOME SWEET HOME

Hattie’s Haus

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

It’s probably fair to say that most people have reminisced over their childhood home and many have even taken an opportunity to revisit it. Folks say you can’t go home again, but Bill Wagner would argue otherwise. You see, Bill took his nostalgic trip to his childhood home a step further than most. In 2010 he and his wife, Terri, took ownership of the old farmhouse he grew up in, remodeled it, and opened the door for guests to make memories of their own.

“We named it Hattie’s Haus after Bill’s grandmother,” Terri said. “She lived in the house until she passed away, only three weeks shy of turning 96 years old.”

“There’s a lot of family history with it,” Bill added. “The property was bought in 1876 by my great-great grandfather, Adam Frank, and it has been in the family ever since. We’ve had it declared a century farm, which means the same family

has owned it for 100-plus years and worked the farm.”

Both Bill and Terri spent their careers in the academic arena. Their mutual love of history proved to be an asset to their new role as caretakers of the old homestead they both love.

“We were both history teachers before I went into administration,” Bill said. “The house was in really bad shape when we bought it. We had a contractor and architect come look at it to tell us whether it was worth saving. They told us that the bones were great and we had to save it. It was the same story with the barn. Both my grandmother and father were born in that house and I lived in it growing up, so it was important that we kept it as original as possible.”

Above, Bill and Terri Wagner of Hattie’s Haus proudly show a before-and-after photo of Bill’s childhood home.

“Some of the antiques in the house are actually from our great-great-grandparents,” Terri shared. “I’ve found over the years that I have an eye for how to put a home together and decorating was fun for me. We started gathering things even before the inside was finished. One of the best compliments we have received was from a guest who told us Hattie’s Haus reminds her of a beautiful doll house.”

When guests stay at Hattie’s Haus, they enjoy the entire place to themselves, one family at a time. Situated in the middle of the painted church tour, guests find themselves close to every place they want to be in and around Schulenburg and yet far enough away from it all to enjoy a taste of the country life.

“It’s very, very quiet,” Terri added. “Guests find it very soothing and charming and, although it is historic, it has all the amenities of modern homes. The home comfortably sleeps ten guests and the rustic barn is able to accommodate parties of up to 80 people. ”

Hattie’s Haus can be found online at www.hatties-haus.com and on Facebook.

“Guests find it very soothing and charming and, although it is historic, it has all the amenities of modern homes.

A STORY OF SUCCESS

Bubela & Associates

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

When I walked into Bubela & Associates in downtown Schulenburg, I knew there was a story to be told. Often when we think of ‘storytelling,’ we immediately think of books and movies, but real estate is actually all about personal stories. People raise families in homes. Couples overcome challenges to purchase their first property. Children befriend the kids from their neighborhood and play together. Those are my kind of stories.

Chip Bubela’s story proved to be a heartwarming one to tell. A full-time real estate broker and president of Bubela & Associates, Inc., Chip works diligently to help his clients create their own personal story in the community where he grew up and where he raises his own family today.

“It all happened by accident,” Chip said. “My wife and I were living in Leander and I was working at Ferguson Enterprises, which is a wholesale plumbing distribution company. I am a finance major but I took some real estate courses back in college and I learned about the benefits of real estate. Although I wanted to invest in real estate, I didn’t have any intention of being a realtor or broker. While at Ferguson, I wanted to learn the contractual side of real estate, so I started taking courses. I ended up taking my test and getting my real estate license in the process.”

Above, Chip Bubela relishes times with his family in his hometown of Schulenburg.

And it didn’t take long before Chip was putting into practice what he had learned.

We’re raising our three daughters and I want them to have the same great experience growing up here that I did.

“Soon my friends found out that I had my license and I was helping them buy homes,’ Chip shared. “I started to wonder if I could do this full-time. In 2007, I gave a month’s notice at my job and started selling houses. Well, I don’t know if you remember, but this was right before the housing crisis. I don’t think I sold a house for six months. I got into the business at the worst time possible.”

Despite the market, Chip persevered in real estate and found unique ways to stay in the industry that he had come to love.

“It was a struggle,” Chip added. “But I knew real estate was still a good investment and it was a really great time to buy. We worked with everybody and started a Hometown Heroes program for school teachers, firefighters, police officers and more. That’s how we stayed afloat during the whole process. Then, in 2011, the market started to trend up.”

And that trend is what led to Chip getting a call that would change his family’s course and lead him back to his hometown of Schulenburg.

“I hustled and obtained a lot of listings in Schulenburg,” Chip said. “Eventually I talked my wife into moving here because Schulenburg is where I ultimately wanted to be.

I’m very fortunate that I was able to move back home and do something that I love to do. I’m thankful to our clients because, without them, I couldn’t live in my hometown.

We’re raising our three daughters and I want them to have the same great experience growing up here that I did.”

Chip’s family plays a vital role in his life and success in real estate and he’s quick to recognize their contribution to his work.

“Growing up, my grandparents taught us the four pillars of life,” Chip shared. “They are faith, family, work and community. Family was such a big part of our lives. We were taught to work hard. Even as a kid, I was mowing yards, helping with garbage pickup ... I did everything. I always had a job during the summers because there was no sitting around. You had to work. The fourth pillar, community, was that we were always driven to give back. It stuck with me.”

Those experiences and instilled values from home are what drives Chip today.

“We’re on a mission to help people live out their legacy through real estate,” Chip said. “Sometimes people’s legacies are coming to an end and sometimes they’re just starting them. We feel like real estate can be a vehicle for it. When you assist someone with buying a home, you’re creating memories for those people. That’s where they’re going to raise their children and have their Christmases. With commercial real estate, I can help people see opportunities that may be overlooked. I’m very passionate about being a part of the process.

“We’re a small town - big team. You’re not hiring an agent on an island by themselves. We’ve built a team that surrounds our agents so they can be successful. This allows our agents to be completely focused on the customer. We’re all in alignment with delivering a product that is excellent.”

Bubela & Associates, Inc. has a focus on Fayette, Colorado, Lavaca and Gonzales counties. You can find them online at www.bubela-associates.com and in downtown Schulenburg at 603 North Main Street.

Events

JANUARY

Schulenburg FFA General Ag-Mechanics & Livestock Show

Knights of Columbus Dinner

FEBRUARY

Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Dinner

Catholic Daughters Dinner

Knights of Columbus Dinner

Knights of Columbus Tarok Tournament

MARCH

Schulenburg ISD PTO Dinner

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Spring Festival

APRIL

Garden Club Annual Flower Show

Knights of Columbus Dinner

American Legion Dinner

Schulenburg Sausagefest - First Saturday in April

Altar Society Dinner – Always on Palm Sunday

MAY

Schulenburg Bull Bash

Knights of Columbus Mother’s Day Dinner

VFW Post #5623 Memorial Day Service

JUNE

St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church Picnic

St. John The Baptist Church Picnic-Ammannsville

Sharks Swim Team Dinner

Schulenburg Little League Dinner

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce 90 Miles on 90

JULY

St. Cyril & Methodius Feast-Dubina

St. John’s Annual 4th of July Picnic Moravia Church Feast

Knights of Columbus Sportsman Dinner

Miss Schulenburg Pageant (Jr. Miss, Young Miss, Little Miss & Mr.)

AUGUST

Schulenburg Festival -First weekend Prazska Pout at

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic in Praha – Always Aug. 15

Knights of Columbus Dinner

SEPTEMBER

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Picnic in High Hill

OCTOBER

Knights of Columbus Turkey Dinner

Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary Dinner

St. Rose School HSA Gumbo Dinner

Trick or Treat Around the Track

NOVEMBER

Veteran’s Memorial Service - PrahaSunday before Veterans Day

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Parish Turkey Dinner -High Hill

Holiday Arts & Crafts Show

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Sunset Shopping

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Days

Knight of Columbus Dinner

DECEMBER

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School Christmas Around the World

Santa’s Party in The Park & Lighted Christmas Parade - First Sunday in December

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Shop Local Days

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Residential and Commercial Decorating Contest

Schulenburg Sausagefest

Contests

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Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 65; Schulenburg, TX 78956 schulenburgsausagefest@gmail.com

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90 Miles on 90

What is 90 Miles on 90? More than 90 miles of yard and antique sales along Highway 90 and throughout Schulenburg, Sealy, Columbus, Glidden, Weimar, Flatonia, Waelder, Harwood, Luling, Seguin, Geronimo and McQueeney. Always held the first weekend in June.

Maps available at: Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce 618 N. Main Street, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 979-743-4514 www.schulenburgchamber.org/90-miles-on-90

Whether you seek culture, community, or comfort food, the Schulenburg Festival proves that small Texas towns know how to throw big celebrations.

Come out and bask in cutting edge entertainment with some of the top musical acts in Texas, CPRA/UPRA Rodeo presented by Cadillac Rodeo Company, arts and crafts show, food contests, parades, sporting events, softball, golf, fun run, baseball, pageants, and even tricycle races … and so much more. Don’t miss the National Party of Texas!

Always the first weekend in August and always at Wolter’s Park in Schulenburg. Visit www.schulenburgfestival.org for more information.

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

HISTORIC SCENIC & DRIVING TOUR

Home of the Painted Churches

PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

The Painted Churches are located in the communities of Dubina, High Hill, Praha, and Ammannsville. They appear unassuming as you approach them, but as you enter the front doors prepare to have your breath taken away by the incredible beauty found inside.

A tour unlike any other. Schulenburg’s Painted Church Historic Tour is one of the top destinations in the world!

The churches are all active and do conduct services on Saturdays and Sundays. You may tour the churches Monday-Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but please be respectful of any events or services that you may encounter. In addition, the church at Praha requests that all visitors be out of the church by 3 p.m. on Saturdays.

To book a Tour of the Painted Churches or for more information, please call (979) 743-4514.

Cover, Sts. Cyril & Methodious Catholic Church in Dubina. Top, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Praha; bottom, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Ammannsville. All photos by Emily Henderson.

HISTORICAL

Top and left, St. Mary’s Catholic Church Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in High Hill; above, Sts. Cyril & Methodious Catholic Church in Dubina. All photos by Emily Henderson.

QUALITY OF CARE

Regency Home Health of Schulenburg

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY HENDERSON

It’s one of those things you don’t think much about until you need it. Home health care is an integral part of recovery after an injury, surgery or procedure. Research shows that patients often recover faster, with fewer complications, at home than in a hospital. With home health care, patients can get help with outpatient therapy, ongoing rehabilitation and managing their medications.

Director of Nursing Kristen Jahn, RN is the community liaison for Regency Home Health of Schulenburg, a vital part of the Schulenburg Regency Continuum of Care Campus.

“I have been a nurse for 28 years,” Kristen said. “And I worked in home health all of those years. I think the reason I am drawn to it is because when patients are in the hospital they have continual care but once they get home, they’re often left with no one to follow up. Often that leaves patients feeling lost and that’s where home health comes in.”

Kristen is proud of the work that she and her team do, and for good reason. The vast majority of Regency Home Health Care’s patients regain their independence quickly.

“Many of our patients are success stories,” Kristen shared. “Most of them learn about how to manage their medications and complete rehabilitation at home. We had one gentleman, for example, come in with a large wound. We were able to provide him with therapy and his wound healed very quickly.

We also have quite a few patients with hip fractures or knee replacements. We’re able to get them moving again with therapy and most are able to progress to living independently at home again without any assistance. I love those success stories.”

Still, some are hesitant to seek help even when they need it the most.

“A lot of people don’t like strangers in their house,” Kristen added. “We are very professional and confidential. We complete our visit to assist our clients and then let them get back to what they were doing. We love working with our clients.”

A lot of misinformation exists surrounding a patient’s choices when it comes to home health. Kristen is quick to clear up any confusion.

“Our biggest obstacle is that people often think they are required to be homebound to qualify for care,” Kristen said. “That isn’t so. Many others think they cannot request an agency of their choice but they definitely can. It is the patient’s care and they are in control of it.”

In addition to Regency Home Health of Schulenburg, the Schulenburg Regency Retirement Community provides a continuum of care with Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center, College Place Assisted Living, Jefferson Place Assisted Living in La Grange, The Villas Independent Living Retirement Community, Family Fitness and Outpatient Rehab Center.

Schulenburg Regency Continuum of Care Campus is locally owned and operated. The facilities have been in Schulenburg for over 20 years providing a compassionate and supportive retirement community. They are located online at www.srnctx.com.

Never get tired of doing the little things for others. For sometimes, those little things occupy the biggest part of their heart.

- Ida Azhari

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Fayette Savings Bank

BY MICHELLE BANSE STOKES

At their core, community banks are all about customer service. It takes commitment, honesty and dependability to earn the trust of today’s demanding bank customers. There’s a reason Fayette Savings Bank has been voted Best Bank for the second year in a row and Best Customer Service for the third year in a row by the readers of the county newspaper. That reason is all about client relations at its finest.

With a goal of offering a personal banking experience, Fayette Savings Bank opened a branch in Schulenburg in 1985 and built a new bank in 2013 at their current location, 87 North Kessler Avenue.

Marilyn Mares has been with Fayette Savings Bank for 32 years and Cheryl Brossmann for 21 years. Their friendship was evident at the start and it only grew over time.

‘We’ve been good friends all of these years,” Cheryl shared with a smile. “When I first started, I thought this would be a parttime job. I didn’t know if I could do banking or not. It turned out that it never was a part-time job and I started full-time. I quickly discovered that this was a second home to me.”

Many things have changed over the years in banking, but one thing that has stayed true at Fayette Savings Bank is the importance of a high level of customer service.

“They know whatever our customers tell us at the bank, we won’t go out and repeat it,” Marilyn said. “Privacy is number one. Although we get to know our customers personally, we remain professional.”

And giving back to the community they serve is vital to everyone at Fayette Savings Bank.

“We love to participate in area activities,” Marilyn shared. “We have a float in the festival parade, attend and work at church picnics, and make baskets for the auctions. The past couple of years we’ve participated in the Memorial Day Service at the park. We serve hot dogs to all the veterans to thank them for their service. We’re a part of the Halloween celebration and have an open house at Christmas every year. We all pitch in and make homemade goodies. That’s always fun.”

The long-standing community relationships that are formed at Fayette Savings Bank run deep. And like in any family, it’s hard when you lose one of your own.

“If you’d ask me the least favorite part of my job, it is when customers pass away,” Marilyn added. “It’s just so sad when we come across someone’s name who has passed on because they’ve come in and sat beside us. We cried with them. They’ve told us their family’s history and kept us updated on what’s going on in their world. Our customers kind of become our family.”

Fayette Savings Bank was founded in 1978 by local folks who believed that a strong conservative bank could serve their community’s needs. The Schulenburg branch is a full-service bank with all of the amenities you’d expect from a much larger one. Tried-and-true, it’s the tenure of the staff that provides the foundation of trust that customers have come to expect. Additional branch staff, all born and raised in the Schulenburg area, include Vice President Mike Olle, Personal Banker Brandi Rerich, and Loan Officer Mark Fredrich.

Fayette Savings Bank is located at 87 North Kessler Avenue. Look for their large electronic message sign that lists fundraisers and important messages for the city and area schools. They are online at www.fayettesavings.com.

Above, Cheryl Brossmann, left, and Marilyn Maries of Fayette Savings Bank, Schulenburg Branch. Photo by Lori Olivarez-Ligues.

ADVERTISING

McDaniel & Co. 4116 FM 2672 979-561-8600

AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Bumper Crop Texas 804 Bohlmann Avenue 979-743-4157

BWI Companies 100 North Main Street 979-743-4581

Farmers Co-Op Mill & Feed 811 Bohlmann Avenue 979-743-3153

AIR CONDITIONING & HEAT

Leon’s Electric & Plumbing, Inc.

719 Upton Avenue 979-743-3056

Sustr’s Air Conditioning & Heating, LLC 130 Bird House Hill Road 979-561-8360

Winkler’s Air Conditioning

1513 North US Highway 77 979-743-9098

AMUSEMENT

Kids Cows & More, Inc.

3235 East 1-10 Frontage Road 713-705-3244

Rocky Creek Maze 784 County Road 251, Moulton 361-772-4718

Tenth Frame Bowl 233 College Street 979-743-6585

APPLIANCES / REPAIRS

Audio-Video Plus 250 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4485

Leon’s Electric & Plumbing 719 Upton Avenue 979-743-3056

Winkler’s Air Conditioning 1513 North Highway 71 979-743-9098

ART GALLERY / WORKSHOPS

Arts For Rural Texas 114 North Live Oak Street, Fayetteville 979-378-2113

Cment2b 5121 Highway 90 West 979-702-1246

Hallet Oak Gallery 115 North Main Street, Hallettsville 361-217-7030

Twisted Steel Design 113 Post Office Street, Weimar 979-484-2122

ATTORNEY

Don Blansitt 523 North Main Street 979-743-3629

Ryan & Dawson 716 Upton Avenue 979-743-4128

AUTOMOTIVE SALES / REPAIRS

Cavender Auto Country 1700 I-10 East, Weimar 800-783-1746

Chuck Brown Ford 315 East I-10 Frontage Road 979-743-4111

BAKERY

Original Kountry Bakery 110 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4342

BANKING / FINANCIAL

Fayette Savings Bank 87 Kessler Avenue 979-743-6541

Fayetteville Bank 200 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4576

Prosperity Bank 301 Bucek Street 979-743-2500

Wells Fargo Bank

707 Lyons Avenue 979-743-4143

BOOKKEEPING

H & R Block 609 North Main Street 979-743-3656

Mintage, LLC 714 Lyons Avenue 979-561-6018

Novak & Company 720 Lyons Avenue 979-743-3213

Renee H. Mikesky, CPA 2608 East Highway 90 979-561-6227

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

BUSINESS CONSULTING

Mintage, LLC

714 Lyons Avenue 979-561-6018

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Schulenburg Garden Club 979-253-2224

Schulenburg Library Foundation 310 Simpson Street 979-743-3345

Schulenburg Lions Club P.O. Box 88

Schulenburg Literary Club 310 Simpson Street 713-628-9513

Turtle Wing Foundation 723 Upton Avenue 979-505-5090

COMPUTER / TECHNICAL SERVICES

CompuCleanser 501 North West Street, Weimar 979-743-1199

Michalke Consulting, LLC 891 North Street 979-743-5617

CONTRACTOR / CONSTRUCTION SERVICES

Allied Contractors

711 Summit Street 979-743-1183

Compact Track Loader 517 Baumgarten Street 979-505-2585

Fayette County Habitat for Humanity 210-816-0942

Houser Roofing

201 Second Street, Sealy 979-472-9176

Leon’s Electric & Plumbing, Inc.

719 Upton Avenue 979-743-3056

M. C. Fence & Deck

3600 West US Highway 90 512-581-8818

Schulenburg Glass Company

409 Summit Street 979-743-4378

Shimmering Waters Pool Service

1870 North Highway 77 979-966-5026

DENTISTS

Schulenburg Family Dental

715 Upton Avenue 979-743-4138

Tejas Health Care 890 East Travis, La Grange 979-968-2000

DINING

Cajun Cookers on the Geaux

701 South Main Street 713-561-1679

Cistern Country Store & Bar

12604 North Highway 95, Flatonia 361-865-3655

City Market 109 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3440

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

Garden Company Cafe

217 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4648

Holman Valley Steakhouse 10204 FM 155, La Grange 281-380-7147

Joe’s 621 North Main Street, STE B 979-743-4505

Momma’s at Sengelmann 531 North Main Street 979-743-2300

Oakridge Smokehouse Restaurant 712 North US Highway 77 979-743-3372

Original Kountry Bakery

110 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4342

Pilot Travel Centers 709 North US Highway 77 979-743-2547

Tenth Frame Bowl 233 College Street 979-743-6585

Texan Store 25 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3666

Tillie’s Cafe 621 North Main Street, STE C 979-743-4505

Tom’s BBQ 1306 Lyons Avenue 979-743-1352

Whataburger 40 North Kessler Avenue 979-743-9166

DRY CLEANING

Country Fresh Cleaners 270 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4668

EDUCATION

Blinn College Schulenburg Campus 100 Ranger Drive 979-743-5200

Schulenburg Independent School District 521 Shorthorn Drive 979-743-3448

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School 405 Black Street 979-743-3080

EMPLOYMENT

Personnel Services 503 Lyons Avenue 979-743-2604

Smithville Workforce Training Center 404 Fawcett Street, Smithville 512-332-6850

ENTERTAINMENT

Adolf’s Bar 233 College Street 979-743-6585

Bugle Boy Foundation 1051 North Jefferson Street, La Grange 979-968-9944

Cistern County Store & Bar 12604 North Highway 95, Flatonia 361-865-3655

Darrel Appelt Music 979-732-4777

Fayette County Country Music Opry 640 South Madison Street, La Grange 979-966-3568

Holman Valley Steakhouse 10204 FM 155, La Grange 281-380-7147

Jack & Mary’s 610 Lyons Avenue 979-505-4061

Joe’s 621 North Main Street, STE B 979-743-4505

Majek Vineyards & Winery 12508 FM 957 210-413-8912

Mike Stroup Entertainment 713-598-6331

Momma’s at Sengelmann 531 North Main Street 979-743-2300

Moravia Store 11501 FM 957 979-562-2217

Round Top Festival Institute 248 Jasper Road, Round Top 979-249-3129

The Oaks at High Hill 1800 Bruno Road 512-228-1351

Whistling Duck Winery 1213 County Road 273, Weimar 979-733-7582

ENTERTAINMENT / EVENTS

Schulenburg Festival Wolter’s Park

Schulenburg Sauagefest Downtown Schulenburg 979-743-4514

Songwriter Serenade 713-598-6331

Texas State Championship Fiddlers’ Frolics, Inc. Hallettsville 361-798-5934

EVENT PLANNER

Events by Kitty Schulenburg 832-372-1008

EVENT VENUES

Herring Hall 1488 FM 2503, Ellinger 713-818-9766

Sengelmann Hall 531 North Main Street 979-743-2300

Svetlik Farm LLC 2616 FM 2672 979-743-3219

Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center

250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange 979-968-9399

The Barn at Wagner Farm 12020 FM 1383 979-250-1735

The Oaks at High Hill 1800 Bruno Road 512-228-1351

Twin Oaks Ranch 8289 North Highway 77, Hallettsville 512-810-9813

FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Edward Jones 602 Lyons Avenue 979-743-5187

FITNESS / HEALTH

Anytime Fitness 501 North Main Street 979-505-5055

Eric & Meg’s Essential Oils 607-592-0421

Healing Waves Massage Therapy

621 North Main Street, STE A 361-208-8228

Schulenburg Family Fitness Center 205 East Avenue 979-743-2864

The Herb Cottage Nursery 442 County Road 233, Hallettsville 361-258-1192

FLORAL Garden Company Marketplace 217 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4677

The Flower Box 615 North Main Street 979-743-3219

FUEL / TRUCK STOPS

Pilot Travel Centers, LLC 709 North US Highway 77 979-743-2547

Shorthorn Express

308 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3884

Texan Store 25 North Kessler Avenue 979-743-3666

The Hitching Post 14 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4203

FUEL DISTRIBUTOR

Patriot Fuel Distributors, LLC

2340 North Highway 77, Hallettsville 361-772-8658

FUNERAL SERVICES

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home 701 South Main Street 979-743-4151

GOVERNMENT

City of Schulenburg 535 North Main Street 979-743-4126

Senator Lois Kolkhorst 2000 South Market Street, Brenham 979-251-7888

GRAPHIC DESIGN

Finchworks Creations Schulenburg 940-453-8803

Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main Street, STE 105, Weimar 979-725-3080

GROCERY / CONVENIENCE STORES

Arlan’s Market 236 College Street 979-743-3159

Pilot Travel Center 709 North Highway 77 979-743-2547

Shorthorn Express 308 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3884

Texan Store 25 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3666

The Hitching Post 14 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4203

HISTORIC SITE

Monument Hill State Park & Kreische Brewery Historic Sites 414 State Loop 92, La Grange 979-968-5658

INSURANCE

Bubela Insurance Partners 714 Lyons Avenue 979-743-4148

Farmers Insurance Lad Trojacek 501 Summit Street 979-743-2120

Hollas-Duncan Insurance Agency 1033 North Highway 77 979-561-7169

Woodmen Life 742 South Jefferson Street, La Grange 979-968-8600

LIQUOR STORE

Schulenburg Liquor Store 317 Summit Street 979-743-4042

LODGING

Blackbird Farm 1488 FM 2503, Ellinger 713-818-9766

Blue Haus on High Hill 1649 US Highway 77 281-701-1085

Das Meyer Haus 527 Anderson Street 832-726-2286

Farmhouse and Cabin in Freyburg 9243 Abbotts Grove School Road 979-966-7182

Goose’s Roost Ranch Cottages 815 Scotts School Road, Flatonia 361-772-0310

Guest House at Twin Oaks Ranch 8289 US Highway 77 North, Hallettsville 512-810-9813

Hattie’s Haus 12020 FM 1383 979-250-1735

Middle Creek Place 2301 Demel Road 979-743-4907

Moore Avenue Cottage 1005 James Avenue 979-743-0307

Paradise Hill Resort 2700 Bruno Road 979-743-0570

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

Rosie’s Homestead 1111 Freyburg-Engle Road 713-315-1743

Summit House 508 Summit Street 559-280-8344

The Gathering at Mulberry Creek 5718 Kainer Road 210-831-7171

The Ranch Retreat 1826 County Road 283, Flatonia 210-831-7171

The Sinclair 1319 Summit Street 210-831-7171

The Yellow Rose 2210 FM 615 979-966-5026

LODGING - HOTELS

Best Western Plus 101 Huser Boulevard 979-743-2030

Executive Inn 800 North Highway 77 979-743-4590

Holiday Inn Express 200 Heinrich Street 979-307-5555

Olle Hotel 218 South Market Street, Flatonia 361-772-0310

LODGING – RV

Iron Horse RV Resort 2049 Interstate 10, Weimar 713-542-2528

Schulenburg RV Park 65 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4388

3 Oaks RV Resort 55 East Avenue 979-505-0650

MANUFACTURED HOME SALES

Fayette Country Homes 751 Huser Boulevard 979-743-6192

MANUFACTURING

Dairy Farmers of America 801 James Avenue 979-743-8700

Perdue Foods 1315 Russek Street 979-505-8011

Prime Industries 633 Oakland Road 979-743-6577

Prime Products, Inc. 601 South Main Street 979-743-6555

MARKETING / CONSULTING

Finchworks Creations 940-453-8803

MEAT MARKETS

City Market 109 Kessler Avenue 979-743-3440

Weimar Meat Company 2109 West Highway 90, Weimar 979-725-6203

Willie Joe’s Processing 2218 Krischke Road 979-561-8272

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

MEDICAL

St. Mark’s Medical Center One St. Mark’s Place, La Grange 979-242-2200

Schulenburg Regency Home Health 80 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4663

Tejas Health Care 890 East Travis Street, La Grange 979-968-2000

METAL ART

Mulberry Metalworks 3282 Smith Marek Road 979-505-0072

Twisted Steel Design 113 Post Office Street, Weimar 979-484-2122

MUSEUMS

E.A. Arnim Archives & Museum

101 East North Main, Flatonia 361-865-3455

Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery Historic Sites

414 State Loop 92, La Grange 979-968-5658

Schulenburg Historical Museum

631 North Main Street 979-743-2403

Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum 311 Baumgarten Street 979-743-6559

Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center 250 West Fairgrounds Road, La Grange 979-968-9399

Texas Polka Music Museum 712 Lyons Avenue 979-743-4752

NAIL SALON

H & P Nails

725 Upton Avenue 713-815-9302

NIGHTLIFE

Adolf’s Bar 233 College Street 979-743-6585

Cistern Country Store & Bar 12604 North Highway 95, Flatonia 361-865-3655

Joe’s 621 North Main Street, STE B 979-743-4505

Moravia Store 11501 FM 957 979-562-2217

OFFICE SUPPLIES

Dewitt Poth & Son 102 West Street, Yoakum 361-293-3791

Schulenburg Printing & Office Supplies 705 Upton Avenue 979-743-4511

PEST CONTROL

Bugman, Inc. 1138 Highway 90 West, Weimar 979-725-8139

PHARMACIES

Apothecary Pharmacy & Gifts

38 East Avenue 979-743-3265

Your Hometown Pharmacy 104 Kessler Avenue 979-743-7100

PHOTOGRAPHY

A Thousand Words Photography 512-994-9181

PLUMBING

Leon’s Electric & Plumbing 719 Upton Avenue 979-743-3056

PROPANE DISTRIBUTOR

Tex Propane 100 South Main Street 979-743-3351

PUBLICATIONS

Fayette County Record 127 South Washington Street, La Grange 979-968-3155

Schulenburg Sticker 405 North Main Street 979-743-3450

Trips Publications, LLC 406 West Main Street, STE 105, Weimar 979-725-3080

REAL ESTATE

Hollas Real Estate 1033 North Highway 77 979-561-7169

ResLand Realty Group 102 Kessler Avenue 979-224-6234

South Central Real Estate 135 Regency Drive 979-743-1737

Team Bubela Real Estate 603 North Main Street 979-221-6679

Tri-County Realty, LLC 260 Kessler Street 979-743-2159

RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS

Freyburg United Methodist Church 4520 FM 2238 979-217-1151

God’s Embrace Ministries 1601 High Hill Road 979-561-8883

Temple Israel 211 Baumgarten Street 979-562-2199

United Evangelical Lutheran Church 2038 FM 3171 979-561-5020

RENTALS

Mica Rentals / Outhouse Company 2662 Nickle-Mica Road, Flatonia 361-865-3871

Texas Tents 2049 Interstate 10, Weimar 713-724-0453

RESTORATION / CLEANING SERVICES

Servpro of Bastrop 1020 Highway 71, West Point 737-302-1373

SCREEN PRINTING / EMBROIDERY

Schulenburg Printing & Office Supply 705 Upton Avenue 979-743-4511

TreHouse Embroidery & More 107 East Main Street, Weimar 979-725-8844

SENIOR SERVICES –ACTIVITIES

Anytime Fitness 501 North Main Street 979-505-5055

Schulenburg Family Fitness Center 145 Regency Avenue 979-743-2864

Senior Connections 1111 Bohlmann Avenue 979-743-3227

SENIOR SERVICES

College Place Assisted Living 210 College Street 979-743-6180

Jefferson Place Assisted Living

911 South Jefferson Street, La Grange 979-968-9161

Schulenburg Regency Retirement Villas 205 East Avenue 979-743-4791

SENIOR SERVICES –SKILLED NURSING

Colonial Care Center 507 West Avenue 979-743-4150

Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center 111 College Street 979-743-6537

SHOPPING

Apothecary Pharmacy & Gifts

38 East Avenue 979-743-3265

Audio-Video Plus 250 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4485

Cment2b 5121 Highway 90 West 979-702-1246

Crystal Threads 102 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4846

Garden Company Marketplace 217 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4648

Grahmann’s True Value 515 North Main Street 979-743-4332

Hallettsville Market Days 507 Russell Court, Hallettsville 361-772-0084

Jack and Mary’s 610 Lyons Avenue 979-505-4061

Le Petite Gourmet Shoppe 226 West Colorado, La Grange 979-968-4000

Oakridge Smokehouse 712 North US Highway 77 979-743-3372

Potter Country Store 716 North Highway 77 979-743-2600

The Flower Box 615 North Main Street 979-743-3219

The Hitching Post 14 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4203

TX. Creations Boutique 55 East Avenue 979-505-0650

TreHouse Embroidery & More 107 East Main Street, Weimar 979-725-8844

Twisted Steel Design 113 Post Office Street, Weimar 979-484-2122

Unique & Fabulous Boutique 527 North Main Street 917-346-0801

SHOPPING – ANTIQUES

Country Manor House 108 Kessler Avenue 713-306-1653

The Engle Emporium 402 Anderson Street 979-743-7000

TAX SERVICE

H & R Block 609 North Main Street 979-743-3656

Novak & Co. 729 Lyons Avenue 979-743-3213

Renee H. Mikesky, CPA 2608 East Highway 90 979-561-6227

Santos Tax Preparation

207 East Church Street, Weimar 979-725-5019

TITLE COMPANY

Clear Title Company 230 West Colorado, La Grange 979-968-5885

TRANSPORTATION

CARTS

5300 Tucker Hill Lane, Cedar Creek 512-505-5623

Schuber bookings@schuber.co 979-484-7013

TROPHIES

Trophy Tech, LLC 130 East South Main Street, Flatonia 361-865-2721

CHAMBER DIRECTORY

UTILITIES

Audio-Video Plus 250 Kessler Avenue 979-743-4485

City of Schulenburg 535 North Main Street 979-743-4126

Colorado Valley Communications 4915 South Highway 77, La Grange 979-242-5911

SCT Broadband 125 Kellar Road, Smithville 512-360-4273

Sparklight 840 East Travis, La Grange 877-687-1332

VETERINARY/ANIMAL SERVICES

Gardenia Janssen Animal Shelter 240 Svoboda Lane, La Grange 979-966-0021

Schulenburg Veterinary Hospital 108 Upton Avenue 979-743-3147

WINERIES

Majek Vineyard & Winery 12508 FM 957 210-413-8912

Moravia Vineyard & Winery 12564 FM 957 713-449-7885

Whistling Duck Vineyards & Winery 1213 CR 273, Weimar 979-733-7582

YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS

Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley 101 West Jackson, Weimar 979-725-8208

Children’s Advocacy Center

1002 Chestnut Street, Bastrop 512-321-6161

City of Schulenburg, Texas

Shop, dine, play and stay -- in our community beaming with small town personality. Come visit us and get to know all the hidden treasures our charming community has to offer. “Halfway to everywhere,” Schulenburg’s convenient proximity to our state’s metropolitan areas keeps you connected to the big cities while still affording the benefits and charm of small town living.

There is no better time than now! Whether you are a future visitor looking to escape the urban daily grind, a growing family looking for a new place with small town values to call home, or that small business looking for one of the best places to start out, we look forward to meeting you and showing you first hand our friendly and welcoming environment. There’s something here for everyone. Get to know historic Schulenburg, you’ll be happy you did.

Mayor Elaine Kocian Schulenburg, Texas

CITY OF SCHULENBURG

535 N. Main Street, Schulenburg, Texas 78956

979-743-4126 | schulenburgtx.org | contact@schulenburgtx.org

City Hall is open Monday - Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Mayor Elaine Kocian | City Administrator Tami Walker

Worship With Us!

CORINTH BAPTIST CHURCH

1201 Kessler Avenue 832-260-4992

Worship Sunday 10am

CROSSROADS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 621 Lyons Avenue 979-743-7774

Worship Sunday 10:40am

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

110 North Upton Avenue 979-743-3621

Worship Sunday 10:45am

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

209 North Upton Avenue 979-743-3333

Worship Sunday 10:30am

NATIVITY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN

MARY German Catholic Church St. Mary’s Catholic Church of High Hill 2833 FM 2672 979-743-3117

Worship Sunday 10:15am

ST. JAMES MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH 1103 James Avenue 979-743-4022

Worship Sunday 8am

ST. PAUL’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 712 Summit Street 979-743-3426

Worship Sunday 10:30am

ST. ROSE OF LIMA CATHOLIC CHURCH

1010 Lyons Avenue 979-743-3117

Worship Saturday 5pm, Worship Sunday 7:30am and 10am, Sunday noonSpanish Mass

TEMPLE ISREAL

211 Baumgarten Street 979-562-2199

Worship on holidays: Passover, Rosh Hashana, Yom Kippur and Chanukah

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH 103 Keuper Avenue 979-743-3842

Worship Sunday 10am