SchulenburgAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 Commander Bob Heinrich presented the 2019 “Legionnaire of the Year” award to Michele Prihoda at the monthly meeting on Jan. 7.
The presentation would normally have been made at the Post’s Christmas party held in December but, due to an illness, Prihoda…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Friday, January 17, 2020
Funeral services for Leon F. Zweschper, age 78, will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in High Hill (2833 FM 2672, Schulenburg, Texas) on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2020 at 10 a.m.
The Parish Rosary will be held at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020 at 7 p.m.
Visitation at…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Governor’s domestic terrorism task force meets at Capitol AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott last week convened the quarterly meeting of his Domestic Terrorism Task Force at the state Capitol.
“We must work together to develop meaningful solutions to fully eradicate domestic terrorism in the Lone Star…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
“If you are still working on your New Year’s Resolution for this year, why not focus on one that could save your life,” said Sally Garrett, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension community health educator.
While all notions of self-improvement have their value, driving is one area where a person’s…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Hermann Sons Life meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 8 was opened with 25 members present.
Installation of officers was conducted – president, Ed Moeller; vice president/youth coordinator/ agent, Mary K. Seifert; treasurer, Chelsea Moeller; secretary and communications/community coordinator, Junette…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Schulenburg Garden Club met on Jan. 7 with 18 members present along with guest Cindy Edge and speaker Regina Williamson.
President Delia Jurica called the meeting to order and led the group in the Garden Club prayer. Members were treated to a delicious stew, salad and dessert luncheon prepared…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A pursuit through Flatonia ensued after Drug Interdiction Sgt. Randy Thumann attempted to stop a pickup on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Sheriff Korenek reported that around 6:18 p.m., Sgt. Thumann tried to stop a…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The application to institute proceedings for the plat presented by Falcon View Subdivision was unanimously approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week.
The Planning and Zoning Commission met earlier on Jan. 6 and discussed the final plat, which will include 36 single-…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that the deputies had a rather busy weekend while protecting the citizens of Fayette County.
On Sunday, Jan. 12, Fayette County Communications advised deputies to be on the lookout for a stolen pickup out of Colorado County which was being driven by a…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity officially reopened the picnic/rest stop area on Highway 77 north of FM 2436 near Hostyn on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8.
“Habitat chose this particular stop to honor the long tradition Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn has of supporting Habitat…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
After a lengthy explanation, the Fayette County Commissioners Court granted an increase in the residential homestead exemption under Fayette County Road and Bridge for those age 65 or older to $10,500, to be in compliance with Texas tax code.
The action, which came at the Commissioners Court’s…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
SchulenburgAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 Commander Bob Heinrich presented the 2019 “Legionnaire of the Year” award to Michele Prihoda at the monthly meeting on Jan. 7.
The presentation would normally have been made at the Post’s Christmas party held in December but, due to an illness, Prihoda was unable to attend. Therefore, she received the award in front of 43 members attending the January meeting.
Heinrich read the following narrative in presenting the award:
“Michele Prihoda has been a mainstay in the Schulenburg American Legion Post…
News
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Airyanna Rodriguez gets fouled going up for a shot in the lane during last week’s game against Columbus. The Lady Horns edged the Lady Cardinals by four in a…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity officially reopened the picnic/rest stop area on Highway 77 north of FM 2436 near Hostyn on Wednesday morning, Jan. 8.
“…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
A pursuit through Flatonia ensued after Drug Interdiction Sgt. Randy Thumann attempted to stop a pickup on Interstate 10 for a traffic violation on Wednesday,…
Sports
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
After two wins last week, the Lady Horns not only improved to 20-4 on the season but they also took over first place in District 28-3A alone.
In addition,…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Shorthorns bounced back from an eight-point loss at home against Columbus with a blow-out win in Ganado last week.
The Cardinals held on for a 60-52…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Results from the Lady Horn Junior High Basketball Tournament, held Saturday, Jan. 11, were as follows:
Education-Youth
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Turtle Wing Foundation recently received a donation from Second Chance Emporium toward one of its more popular programs, the social skills outing groups.…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
The Blinn College District is busier than ever this winter.
Acollege-record 2,160 students enrolled in the winter minimester, which allows Blinn students to…
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
As part of Fayette Electric Cooperative’s commitment to education, the cooperative will award six $1,500 scholarships to area high school seniors whose parents…
