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Fayette County 4-H’ers participating in the Wilson County Youth Livestock Judging Contest were (front row, from left) Hayleigh Pizzitola, Tate Fritsch, Joe Carrales, Rowdy Guenther, Crockett Guenther, (middle row) Adalyn Carrales, Julia Melton, Rheagan Karisch, (back row) Tatum Fritsch, Laramie Laake, Rilan Karisch, (not shown) Hudson Holub and Holden Holub.

4-H’ers enter Wilson Co. livestock judging contest

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Thirteen Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Wilson County Youth Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Dec. 13 in Floresville.

Entries sought in SRT Texas History Essay Contest

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

The Sons of the Republic of Texas (SRT) is now accepting entries in the 2025-26 Texas History Essay Contest.This essay contest is open to all graduating high school seniors, including home-schooled students.Awards in the following amounts will be presented to the winners at the annual San Jacinto...

Shorthorn News

From The Schulenburg Independent School District

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

CAFETERIA MENU Breakfast•Monday, Jan. 5 – Staff development day.•Tuesday, Jan. 6 – Pig in a blanket, dry cereal, tropical fruit, juice.•Wednesday, Jan. 7 – Breakfast bagel, dry cereal, orange sections, juice.•Thursday, Jan. 8 – Mini maple waffles, dry cereal, pears, juice.•Friday, Jan. 9 – Mini...

Weimar library to host chess tourney, book club

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Weimar Chess Tournament, sponsored by the Weimar Public Library, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the Weimar Civic Center, 1754 IH 10, Weimar.There will be three age divisions – primary division, ages 5-10; senior division, ages 1116; and adult division, ages 17 and up.Check-in and registration...

Hernandez brings gifts to Boys & Girls Club

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Elaine Hernandez stopped by the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club to visit with members and gifted them calendars, Christmas cards and books.

St. Rose News

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

From St. Rose of Lima Catholic SchoolCAFETERIA MENU•Monday, Jan. 5 – No school.•Tuesday, Jan. 6 (classes resume) – Beef vegetable stew, crackers, fruit, milk.•Wednesday, Jan. 7 – Hot dogs with chili and cheese, pork and beans, fruit, milk.•Thursday, Jan. 8 – Chicken nuggets, macaroni and cheese,...

Kainers provide shopping trip for six BGC members

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Tuesday, December 30, 2025

In the spirit of giving during the holiday season, Dr. Kurt and Dr. Cami Kainer took six members of the Boys & Girls Club on a Christmas shopping trip to Walmart in Bastrop on Dec. 14.

SISD Students of the month

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Recognized as students of the month at the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday were: Karson Bigham (left), elementary; Colton Matura (right), high school; and (not shown) Connor Machicek, junior high. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

On Hand aS a $30,000 dOnaTiOn was presented to the Greater Com munity Foundation to be used by the ACCSS program were (from left) Marlene Schnell, SCE assistant store director; Susie Shank, ACCSS director; and Darlene Strahan, SCE assistant store director.

Second Chance donation designated for ACCSS

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $30,000 to the Greater Fayette Community Foundation, designated for the Alliance for College & Career Student Success (ACCSS) program at Blinn College.Monies donated will be used for theACCSS dual credit scholarship program and/or workforce coursework...

Women Making History nominees and Student Showcase entries sought

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Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will celebrate Women’s History Month by honoring exceptional local women at its fourth annual Women Making History event on Sunday, March 8 at Historic Casino Hall in La Grange.This two-part event recognizes women from a five-county area in two...

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