County to pursue federal funds for new jail facility
Melanie Berger
The Fayette County Commissioners Court held a regular meeting on Thursday, Aug.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Council approves bond election for City Hall 3-2
Darrell Vyvjala
Since a petition ended one funding mechanism to renovate City Hall, the Schulenburg City Council...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
City Hall moves to second temporary location
City Hall moves to second temporary location
News Staff
In July of 2024, Schulenburg City Hall was moved to 605 Upton Ave.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Returning senior quarterback Owen Brenek delivers a pass in the Shorthorns’ first scrimmage last Thursday as head coach Clay Ferguson looks on. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
Shorthorns have some big shoes to fill for move up to Class 3A
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Last season, two seniors accounted for over 1,100 yards receiving and more than 1,000 rushing along with 33 of the Shorthorns’ 62 offensive touchdowns.
News
Proposed tax rate, budget approved by Court
Melanie Berger
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved the proposed tax rate and the proposed 2027 budget...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Help with school supplies provided at St. James MBC
Help with school supplies provided at St. James MBC
News Staff
Those needing assistance with purchasing school supplies were able to pick up a $20 Walmart or Visa...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
An Aging in Place project was recently completed by Fayette County Habitat for Humanity to benefit Bennie Lou Liere (front). Also shown are Habitat volunteers (back, from left) Steve Hardin, Matt Holdeman and Doug Elliott.
Habitat answers call for local senior citizen
News Staff
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the completion of an Aging in Place project for...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Sports
2026 Shorthorn Varsity Football Team
2026 Shorthorn Varsity Football Team
News Staff
Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Haylee Vacek sends a kill past two Cypress Christian blockers. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
After four-set loss in opener, Lady Horns place fourth in Gold Bracket of Columbus tournament
News Staff
As usual, Schulenburg started its volleyball season against top-tier competition and finished the...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Horns face tough 2A team in first tuneup
News Staff
Former district foe and topranked Class 2ADivision I Ganado visited Schulenburg for the first...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Education-Youth
Schulenburg FFA team places in statewide livestock judging series
Schulenburg FFA team places in statewide livestock judging series
News Staff
The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team placed eighth in the statewide Texas Livestock Judging...
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
FiRSt BaPtiSt ChuRCh OF SChuLenBuRg provided a hamburger lunch for Schulenburg ISD personnel on Thursday, Aug. 13. Shown are (top photo, from left) grill crew Keith Hansen, Steve Bueltel, Kevin Castleman and Melvin Barta; and (bottom photo, from left)Terese Klesel, Kerri Castleman, Karl Mendel, Phyllis Jurica and Debbie Florus.
Hamburgers for helpers at SISD
News Staff
Schulenburg ISD staff development began on Wednesday, Aug.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Texas Cup Livestock Judging – (from left) coach Kaci Carrales, Adalyn Carrales, Abraham McBride, Tate Fritsch, Kaisley Janecka and coach JoJo Carrales.
Fayette County 4-H’ers receive recognition at annual banquet
News Staff
The annual Fayette County 4-H Banquet was held on Sunday,Aug.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
