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Grand Champion Heifer – exhibited by Rheagan Karisch.

Grand Champion Heifer – exhibited by Rheagan Karisch.

Jr. Breeding Heifer Show held at Fayette Co. Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Fayette County Fair Junior Breeding Heifer Show took place on Saturday, Sept. 5 at the Fairgrounds in La Grange.The grand champion heifer was exhibited by Rheagan Karisch of the Pure Country 4-H. She was also the senior showmanship winner and exhibited the grand champion American heifer.The...
Float wins first at Kolache Fest parade

Float wins first at Kolache Fest parade

Float wins first at Kolache Fest parade

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Miss Schulenburg and her royal court attended the Kolache Fest parade in Hallettsville on Saturday, Sept. 26, placing first in the chamber/festival category.
From the Supt.’s Desk

From the Supt.’s Desk

From the Supt.’s Desk

Lee Hafley, Sisd Superintendent
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
As we move further into the 2026-2027 school year, there is a great deal to be excited about in Schulenburg ISD.

Hebert makes Dean’s List for summer term at UMGC

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Gwendlyn Hebert of Schulenburg has been named to the Dean’s List for the summer 2026 term at University of Maryland Global Campus.To be eligible for the honor, a student must complete at least six credits during the term, earn a grade point average of at least 3.5 for the term, and maintain a...
Schulenburg 4-H CLUB OFFICERS – (front row, from left) Abigale McBride, historian/reporter; Ellie Klein, historian/ reporter; Rowdy Guenther, parliamentarian; (back row) Gage Smrkovsky, treasurer; Abraham McBride, County 4-H Council delegate; Holden Holub, secretary; Dylan Zweschper, County 4-H Council delegate; Kylee Hoffmann, president; Crockett Guenther, second vice president; Ellie Hammack, vice president; and (not shown) Emma Zweschper, health and safety officer.

Schulenburg 4-H CLUB OFFICERS – (front row, from left) Abigale McBride, historian/reporter; Ellie Klein, historian/ reporter; Rowdy Guenther, parliamentarian; (back row) Gage Smrkovsky, treasurer; Abraham McBride, County 4-H Council delegate; Holden Holub, secretary; Dylan Zweschper, County 4-H Council delegate; Kylee Hoffmann, president; Crockett Guenther, second vice president; Ellie Hammack, vice president; and (not shown) Emma Zweschper, health and safety officer.

National 4-H Week observance set Oct. 4-10

News Staff
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Fayette County 4-H members, leaders and volunteers are joining in the observance of National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10.Special activities planned by the Fayette 4-H program include the following:•Monday, Oct. 5 – Wearing green/4-H.•Tuesday, Oct. 6 – Handing out flyers.•Wednesday, Oct. 7 – Collecting...
CDA Court St. Rose 1597 regent Grace Lebeda (left) and recording secretary Phyllis Valchar (right) with the school supplies donated to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.

CDA Court St. Rose 1597 regent Grace Lebeda (left) and recording secretary Phyllis Valchar (right) with the school supplies donated to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.

Catholic Daughters donate school supplies to St. Rose

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Catholic Daughters of the Americas (CDA), Court St. Rose 1597, recently donated school supplies to help support the teachers and students of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School during the 2026–27 school year.The donation included essential classroom materials such as writing utensils, colored paper,...
Float places at Colorado County Fair parade

Float places at Colorado County Fair parade

Float places at Colorado County Fair parade

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Miss Schulenburg and her royal court attended the Colorado County Fair parade on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Columbus, winning first place and Most Outstanding Float.
Reserve Champion Junior Team – (from left) Abigale McBride, Adalyn Carrales, Tate Fritsch and Hudson Holub.

Reserve Champion Junior Team – (from left) Abigale McBride, Adalyn Carrales, Tate Fritsch and Hudson Holub.

4-H’ers judge livestock at Colorado County Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Eighteen Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Colorado County Fair Livestock Judging Contest held on Saturday, Sept. 12 in Columbus.Results for Fayette County 4-H’ers, and clubs to which they belong, are as follows:•Junior Maroon Team – Reserve Champion Junior Team.

Author/media specialist to speak at Weimar library

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Exploring the far-reaches of a sci-fi galaxy, weaving the magic of a fantasy realm or unearthing the dusty secrets of the Lone Star State, Jayme Blaschke knows how to tell a story.

Ribera makes President’s List at SNHU

News Staff
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) announces that three students from Fayette County have been named to the summer 2026 President’s List.
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