Education-Youth

Fayette County 4-H members chosen to attend Texas 4-H Congress were (top photo, from left) Abraham McBride and Sawyer Mau; (bottom left photo) Logan Poncik; and (bottom right photo) Crockett Guenther.

Four Fayette 4-H’ers attend Texas 4-H Congress

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Four outstanding 4-H members from Fayette County – Abraham McBride of the Schulenburg 4-H, Crockett Guenther of the Schulenburg 4-H, Sawyer Mau of the Fayetteville 4-H and Logan Poncik of the Fayetteville 4-H – were selected to participate in one of the most prestigious events that 4-H offers.

Students can still audition for Blinn band

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

High school graduates interested in continuing their musical careers still have time to join the Blinn College Buccaneer Band for the fall 2026 semester.

Shorthorn News

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

From the Schulenburg Independent School DistrictCAFETERIA MENU Breakfast•Monday, Aug. 17 – Staff development.•Tuesday, Aug. 18 – Staff development.•Wednesday, Aug. 19 – Muffins, dry cereal, apple slices, fruit juice, milk.•Thursday, Aug.

Maughmer gives update to article

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Krystal (Stewart) Maughmer, who submitted an article about her career in aerospace engineering and how she was aided by local scholarships, last Thursday gave an update regarding the article.

Scholarships aided local grad’s aerospace career

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Krystal (Stewart) Maughmer submitted the following about her career, which she feels may resonate with students and families who rely on local scholarship programs.A2006 graduate of Schulenburg High School, she is the daughter of Doug and Debbie Stewart, who still reside in Schulenburg.

Remedy Roofing donates $57,000 to st. Rose school

Remedy Roofing donates $57,000 to St. Rose School

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Doug Traylor (second from right) of Remedy Roofing stands with Fr. Jasper Liggio (right) and Shelby Jensen (left) as Remedy Roofing proudly presents a $57,000 gift to St. Rose of Lima Catholic School.

89 youngsters complete Summer Reading Program at local library

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

A total of 89 youngsters completed the 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story,” at the Schulenburg Public Library, as follows: Lukas Bartos Brennen Berger Jaxon Cummins Kamden Cummins Amelia Dreitner Henry Dreitner James Dreitner ...

Back-to-school reminder from CASA about kids in foster care

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties gives the reminder that it can be very different for youth in foster care.

Shown BEHIND the table with materials about the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association are (from left) Karen Fitch, Chris Morrison, Peggy Halamicek and Lisa Slinkard.

Fayette Co. Retired Teachers participate in La Grange ISD back-to-school event

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) participated in the La Grange ISD “Welcome Back to School Community Fair” on July 29, joining community organizations in welcoming educators and staff as they prepared for the start of the 2026–27 school year.

Madelyn Babb

On Pointe does well at National Competition Dance Showcase USA

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Students from On Pointe Studio & Events traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth the week of June 22-28 to perform their 18 dances at the National Competition Dance Showcase USA. On Pointe competed against 43 studios from Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

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