Day Trips

The Painted Churches of Fayette County.

"...was conducting occasional tours of the churches, and the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce soon began publicizing the hidden artistry...."

March 9, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum in Schulenburg passes the joys of aviation from one generation to..."

March 2, 2001 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sibling Harmony

Tiffani and Britani Ginn may not look like they're from Schulenberg on the cover of their new You Can't Take a Bad Girl Home, but their harmonies tell a different tale

"...Home are staking their claim. Born and Raised in Schulenburg..."

Nov. 19, 2010 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Just Call Him "Coach"

Westlake senior Eli Kooris profiles the Westlake Chaparral football's legendary head coach, Ron Schroeder.

"...He was born in Schulenburg, Texas, a small town off I-10 halfway between San..."

Nov. 19, 1999 Sports Feature by Eli Kooris

Day Trips

Museum preserves history of Texas polka

"...The Texas Polka Music Museum in Schulenburg still plays the old songs. Hanging on the walls..."

March 15, 2013 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

At the Moravia Store, the beer is cold and the polka music fills the air even when there isn't a band playing in the dance hall

"...At the Moravia Store, southwest of Schulenburg, the beer is cold and the polka music fills..."

July 15, 2005 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

The world’s smallest catholic church is right here in Warrenton, Texas

"...of the church written by Norman C. Krischke of Schulenburg, the original St. Martin's Church in Warrenton was used..."

May 14, 2004 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish up the summer with some adventure

"...Schulenburg Festival Aug. 4-6, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgfestival.org..."

Aug. 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Finish out a hot summer with a cool adventure

"...Schulenburg Festival Aug. 4-7, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgfestival.org..."

Aug. 3, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Baumgarten died in 1960 and is buried in the Schulenburg City Cemetery in Schulenburg, Texas...."

Nov. 8, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Tons of Texas travel news for the dog days of summer

"...Schulenburg Festival Aug. 2-4, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgfestival.org..."

Aug. 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: August Events Roundup

Texas fun is heating up with grape stomps, outlaw festivals, and rodeos

"...Schulenburg Festival Aug. 3-5, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgfestival.org..."

Aug. 3, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Start April with a scenic drive along fields of flowers

"...Schulenburg Sausage Festival April 14, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgsausagefest.com..."

March 31, 2018 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

Get your jitters all over Central Texas at these rural coffeeshops.

"...Schulenburg Festival provides a long list of family entertainment options..."

Aug. 4, 2000 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

"...Schulenburg Festival in Schulenburg's Wolters Park revives old-fashioned fun for..."

Aug. 1, 1997 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

News and events from Corpus Christi to Fort Davis

"...Songwriters Serenade May 13, Schulenburg, songwriterserenade.com..."

May 4, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: May Events Roundup

It's a great time to get out and explore

"...Songwriters Serenade May 7, Schulenburg, songwriterserenade.com..."

May 5, 2022 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

Enjoy fall foliage, festivals, and fairs

"...Songwriters Serenade Oct. 2, Schulenburg, www.songwriterserenade.com..."

Oct. 1, 2021 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Spring has sprung, and here's 100 ways to celebrate

"...Sausagefest April 6, Schulenburg, www.schulenburgsausagefest.com..."

April 1, 2019 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

These Local Cheeses Are Curated to Be an Edible Experience

Antonelli’s, Vino Vino, Il Bruto, and La Matta think beyond the palate

"...father's farm in Argentina. He makes the cheese in Schulenburg, then ages it in his facility in Manchaca. "When..."

Sept. 7, 2018 Food Feature by R.T. Frank

Texas Is About to Get Its First Marijuana Dispensary

Compassionate Cultivation open in Austin before year's end?

"...begin operations in the sparsely populated rural town of Schulenburg, southeast of Austin. A spokesperson with Cansortium Texas (Knox’s..."

Oct. 17, 2017 News Post by Mary Tuma

Austin Shelters Brace for Harvey's Second Flood

From evacuees to displaced locals, Red Cross readying long week

"...as well as in Luling, Bastrop, La Grange, and Schulenburg. Over 800 people from Austin have volunteered with the..."

Aug. 28, 2017 News Post by Joseph Caterine

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Happy holidays to everyone and happy daytrippin’ to all!

"...Pettit Brothers Dec. 31, Sengelmann Hall, Schulenburg, www.pettitbrothers.com..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Holiday happenings, news, and more

"...The Swiss Alp Dance Hall between La Grange and Schulenburg includes a farm house, 25 acres, and the early..."

Dec. 2, 2015 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

In the Wink of an Eye

An Austin slow-food pioneer celebrates a dozen years in operation

"..."My grandparents had a farm near Schulenburg; I grew up with fresh vegetables, eggs from their..."

July 12, 2013 Food Feature by MM Pack

Theatre Thinker

In the online dialogue about the art of the stage, Travis Bedard is a star

"...have to show ID. But if I call Gus Schulenburg, who runs Flux Theatre Ensemble, he'd be excited. They'd..."

Jan. 18, 2013 Arts Feature by Dan Solomon

Day Trips

The Frydek Grotto commemorates a miraculous event and serves as a cohesive element for a small farming community

"...in Windthorst near Wichita Falls and Hostyn south of Schulenburg...."

Jan. 28, 2011 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Day Trips

A look back at the first 1,000 'Day Trips'

"...Saturdays are usually good times to visit. Contact the Schulenburg Chamber for details...."

Sept. 3, 2010 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Food-o-File

A capacity crowd stands up for small, sustainable family farms at Pamela Walker's book signing

"...Goat Dairy, cattle ranchers Betsy and Katherine Ross of Schulenburg, and Mike and Debbie Sams of Full Quiver Dairy..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Day Trips

The best day trips are the ones in the planning stages. Here are a few gems to consider.

"...Houstonian Dana Harper reopened the 1890s Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg as a restaurant, saloon, bakery, and music venue. The..."

Sept. 4, 2009 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

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