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Shorthorn baseball team holds First Responder Night.

Shorthorn baseball team holds First Responder Night.

Shorthorn baseball team holds First Responder Night

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Prior to the Schulenburg vs. Bloomington baseball game on Tuesday, April 14 at the Sports Complex, local first responders were introduced and recognized for their service.

Stanzel museum to host Dale Kirn STEAM Days

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Area students will have an exciting opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics this summer during Dale Kirn STEAM Days, a free educational event designed to inspire young innovators and inventors presented by the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum.

Fair Queen, Junior Miss contestants being sought

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Fayette County Fair Association is seeking young ladies entering grades 6-12 in a Fayette County public, private or homeschool and/or who reside in Fayette County for the 2026-27 school year to compete for the titles of 2026-27 Fayette County Fair Queen and Junior Miss.
St. Rose News

St. Rose News

St. Rose News

From St. Rose Of Lima Catholic School
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CAFETERIA MENU•Thursday, April 23 – Hamburgers with cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, ranch beans, fruit, milk.•Friday, April 24 – Grilled cheese sandwich, cup of baked potato soup, fruit, milk.•Monday, April 27 – Soft tacos, steamed corn, fruit, milk.

Blinn sets info sessions on Forensic Science Academy

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Blinn College District Criminal Justice Program will host information sessions to introduce prospective students and community members to the Blinn-Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) Forensic Science Academy, a unique partnership that combines academic coursework with hands-on...
Shorthorn News

Shorthorn News

Shorthorn News

From The Schulenburg Independent School District
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
CAFETERIA MENUBreakfast•Thursday, April 23 – Assorted muffins, dry cereal, strawberries/ blueberries, juice.•Friday, April 24 – Bagel with cream cheese, dry cereal, apple slices, juice.•Monday, April 27 –Yogurt, dry cereal, granola bar, tropical fruit cup, juice.
Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Associat ion shown are (front row, from left) Marian Tajchman, Patty Reid, Donna Burton, Jaci Elliott, Festival Hill docent Karen Dormois, Marge Shofner, Kathy Migl, Jeanne Wetjen, Debbie Morrill, (back row) Carobeth Bockhorn, Mary K. Seifert, Chris Morrison, Terri Wagner, Peggy Halamicek, Carolyn McCrory and Esther Hartman.

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Associat ion shown are (front row, from left) Marian Tajchman, Patty Reid, Donna Burton, Jaci Elliott, Festival Hill docent Karen Dormois, Marge Shofner, Kathy Migl, Jeanne Wetjen, Debbie Morrill, (back row) Carobeth Bockhorn, Mary K. Seifert, Chris Morrison, Terri Wagner, Peggy Halamicek, Carolyn McCrory and Esther Hartman.

Fayette County Retired Teachers visit Round Top Festival Institute

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association enjoyed a tour of Round Top Festival Institute on Sunday, April 12.
Bi-district cast and crew – (front row, from left) crew members Kara Phuong, Cheyanne Harris, Brandy Galvan, Yasmin Cortez and De’Auntriney Ellison; (left side, from left) Chris Hromadka, Anthony Doddili, Omar Aguinaga, Katry Kobza, (center back) Makayla Williams, (center) Sitara Charanza, (right side) Toree Bohlmann, Yaritza Delgado and Rilee Mache.

Bi-district cast and crew – (front row, from left) crew members Kara Phuong, Cheyanne Harris, Brandy Galvan, Yasmin Cortez and De’Auntriney Ellison; (left side, from left) Chris Hromadka, Anthony Doddili, Omar Aguinaga, Katry Kobza, (center back) Makayla Williams, (center) Sitara Charanza, (right side) Toree Bohlmann, Yaritza Delgado and Rilee Mache.

SHS one-act play competes at bi-district

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Schulenburg High School’s one-act play, “The Voice of the Prairie,” competed at bi-district on Thursday, April 2 at Bastrop ISD Performing Arts Center.Although the group did not advance to area competition, the cast and crew performed their best production ever.
Fayette County 4-H’ers participating the the NRS Livestock Judging Contest were (from left) Rilan Karisch, Crockett Guenther Tate Fritsch, Abraham McBride, Adalyn Carrales and Kaisley Janecka, members of the champion junior team; Rheagan Karisch, Hailey Janish, Tatum Fritsch and Logan Poncik, members of the third place senior team; and Joe Carrales, member of the champion junior team.

Fayette County 4-H’ers participating the the NRS Livestock Judging Contest were (from left) Rilan Karisch, Crockett Guenther Tate Fritsch, Abraham McBride, Adalyn Carrales and Kaisley Janecka, members of the champion junior team; Rheagan Karisch, Hailey Janish, Tatum Fritsch and Logan Poncik, members of the third place senior team; and Joe Carrales, member of the champion junior team.

4-H teams win 1st, 3rd at NRS Livestock Judging Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Eleven Fayette County 4-H members competed in the National Roper Supply (NRS) Livestock Judging Contest on Thursday, April 2 in Decatur.Results for the Fayette County 4-H participants, and clubs to which they belong, were as follows: •Junior Team – Champion junior team.Team members: Abraham McBride.
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