Education-Youth

3rd Place Junior Side Dish – “Country Cooks” (from left) Summer Dooley, Lylah Robertson, and Morgan Williams.

3rd Place Junior Side Dish – “Country Cooks” (from left) Summer Dooley, Lylah Robertson, and Morgan Williams.

4-H’ers take part in Food Challenge at HLSR

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Thirteen Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Food Challenge contest on Tuesday, March 17.Results for the Fayette County participants are as follows: •Shaker Bakers placed fourth in the main dish category of the senior division.
4-h’ers compete in ag Product id contest at houston

4-h’ers compete in ag Product id contest at houston

4-H’ers compete in Ag Product ID contest at Houston

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fayette County 4-H members competing in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Ag Product ID contest on Wednesday, March 18 were (from left) Clay Hoffmann and Kylee Hoffmann of the Schulenburg 4-H, Addison Berckenhoff and Alexis Berckenhoff of the Flatonia 4-H, Allyson Kibby of the Fayetteville 4-H and...
Fayette County delegates and alt ernates to the Texas Retired Teachers Association District 13 conference were (from left) Jaci Elliott, Bill Wagner, Terri Wagner, Peggy Halamicek, Melanie Mica and Chris Morrison.

Fayette County delegates and alt ernates to the Texas Retired Teachers Association District 13 conference were (from left) Jaci Elliott, Bill Wagner, Terri Wagner, Peggy Halamicek, Melanie Mica and Chris Morrison.

TRTA holds Virtual House of Delegates conference

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association was represented by delegates Peggy Halamicek, Terri Wagner and Chris Morrison and District 13 first vice president Melanie Mica at the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s Virtual House of Delegates conference in San Marcos on March 25.
Second Chance gives $17,500 to BRIDGE

Second Chance gives $17,500 to BRIDGE

Second Chance gives $17,500 to BRIDGE

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $17,500 to Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity & Growth thru Education (BRIDGE). Monies donated will be used to fund the organization’s programs entitled Books Build Bridges, Shifting Our Crowns and the Youth Mental Health Conference.
FaRm BuSineSS managemenT Team of (from left) Cody Lewis, Shalanie Olvera, Gracie Burton and Scott Bass placed third overall. Cody Lewis was second high individual and Scott Bass was fourth high individual.

FaRm BuSineSS managemenT Team of (from left) Cody Lewis, Shalanie Olvera, Gracie Burton and Scott Bass placed third overall. Cody Lewis was second high individual and Scott Bass was fourth high individual.

Schulenburg FFA’ers compete in Career Development Event at Tarleton

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Schulenburg FFA judging teams traveled to Tarleton State University on Thursday, March 26 to compete in the annual Career Development Event.Tarleton State University hosted over 10,000 FFA members from across the state competing in 18 areas of the contest.
St. Rose students receive CDA Education Contest awards

St. Rose students receive CDA Education Contest awards

St. Rose students receive CDA Education Contest awards

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Rose 1597, presented awards in the annual Education Contest to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School winners on Thursday, March 26.
Shown at the event are (front row, from left) Karen Hoskins, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Tara Stech, Gina Sanchez, Sonya Roberts, Josue Rivas, Carol Janecka, Amy Elstner, (back row) Brent Hoskins, Kristi McBride, Sherise Davis, Glenn Davis, Carl Elstner, Dallas Garza, Beth Holman, Elyse Kristinik and Kim Elstner.

Shown at the event are (front row, from left) Karen Hoskins, Matt Pekar, Cheryl Pekar, Tara Stech, Gina Sanchez, Sonya Roberts, Josue Rivas, Carol Janecka, Amy Elstner, (back row) Brent Hoskins, Kristi McBride, Sherise Davis, Glenn Davis, Carl Elstner, Dallas Garza, Beth Holman, Elyse Kristinik and Kim Elstner.

‘Neon Lights’ fundraising campaign, gala benefit Parents As Teachers

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Parents As Teachers of Rural South-Central Texas (PAT) brought the community together for an unforgettable evening at its annual fundraising gala, “Neon Lights: Illuminating Young Minds,” held on Saturday, Feb. 28 at the Southern Oaks Event Center in Columbus.
Recent recipients of the Stanzel Family Foundation’s professional scholarship are (from left) Jennifer Garza, Martin Bigham and Hannah Heger.

Recent recipients of the Stanzel Family Foundation’s professional scholarship are (from left) Jennifer Garza, Martin Bigham and Hannah Heger.

SFF accepting professional scholarship applications

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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF) is now accepting applications for the Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship for professionals.This scholarship is designed to support individuals seeking to further their careers through continued education.
Every spring, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley has the opportunity to attend the Texas Summit hosted by the Texas Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. This year, board secretary Terri Brasher (left) and Columbus Club director Mariza Ortiz-Verde (right) represented Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. Summit is a two-day conference featuring sessions focused on board and staff development, area council meetings, and insights into what’s new at the Texas Alliance level.

Every spring, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley has the opportunity to attend the Texas Summit hosted by the Texas Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. This year, board secretary Terri Brasher (left) and Columbus Club director Mariza Ortiz-Verde (right) represented Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley. Summit is a two-day conference featuring sessions focused on board and staff development, area council meetings, and insights into what’s new at the Texas Alliance level.

BGCCV representatives attend summit

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
SISD students of the month

SISD students of the month

SISD students of the month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Recognized as students of the month at Schulenburg ISD at the Board of Trustees meeting Monday, March 23 were: (from left) Chris Hromadka, high school; Madison Bartek, junior high; and (not shown) Lennon Ruckman, elementary. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
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