March 2012

Posted: March 28, 2012

Seismography crews to bounce around area in coming months

By: 
Andy Behlen

The company currently acquiring seismic data in the area sent a representative to the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau Hall on Tuesday, March 20 for a public meeting.

Jim Anderson, project manager for Seitel, Inc., reported... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Proclamations signed, indigent health care costs addressed by commissioners

By: 
Andy Behlen

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation declaring the month of April “Child Abuse Prevention Month” at its regular meeting Monday, March 26. In addition, the Court approved the use of the courthouse and... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Education foundation discussed at board meeting

By: 
Lisa Mederos

The Schulenburg Independent School Board of Trustees met on Monday night, March 26 and discussed the establishment of an education foundation.

Superintendent Walter Padgett said the foundation would provide financial support and other resources for... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Officers, K9 capture suspect east of Schulenburg following vehicle theft

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that a Honduran National is in custody after stealing a motor vehicle in the Schulenburg area and leading local law enforcement on a pursuit Sunday, March 25. A caller... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Downtown business moving

By: 
Andy Behlen

Workers from VMC Signs of Victoria meticulously remove the Family Dollar sign from the old C. Proetzel Building on North Main Street in downtown Schulenburg last week. The new Family Dollar store, located near the... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Legion and Auxiliary plan fund-raiser at meeting

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their meeting on March 6.

The drive-through chicken fried steak fund-raiser on Tuesday, April 10 was discussed. The chicken fried steak will be served with white gravy,... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Correction to article on Democratic Convention

In the article “County Democratic Convention set April 21” in the March 22 issue, it was incorrectly stated that “signing the oath (of affiliation) legally prevents delegates to the Democratic county convention from voting in... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Public invited to ribbon cutting at Piano Bridge

The Texas Department of Transportation and Fayette County Commissioners Court announce that the historic Piano Bridge in far southeast Fayette County will officially reopen on Monday, April 2, when a ribbon cutting will be held... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

SISD schedules early release

Schulenburg ISD has set Thursday, April 5 as an early release date.

The elementary will dismiss at 12:55 p.m. and the secondary will dismiss at 1 p.m. All bus routes will be conducted as... Read more

Posted: March 28, 2012

Fayette Farm Bureau sets driving class

The Fayette County Farm Bureau will offer a defensive driving class on Saturday, April 21 from 8:15 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Attendees should bring their driver’s license and, if applicable, the ticket for dismissal.... Read more

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