Letters to Santa – SES first graders

Brittany Pekar’s ClassDEAR SANTA, How do you fit in the chimney? How do you survive until Christmas? I have been good by helping others at school and home. For Christmas, could I please have a Captain America shield, Optimus Prime and a robot? I hope you have a good Christmas!

CASA gives holiday reminder about youngsters in foster care

The holiday season is in full swing and there’s something for almost everyone to celebrate and feel a part of a community.

Boys & Girls Club adds holiday spirit to games

Members of the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club felt extra festive while playing Christmas bingo last week.

NVCW offers collegiate scholarship

Navidad Valley CattleWomen (NVCW) are offering the first Elsie Farek Collegiate Scholarship and the deadline to apply is Wednesday, Dec. 31.Applicants interested in being considered must be graduates of a high school in Lavaca, Fayette or Colorado counties or the equivalent thereof.

Fayette 4-H’ers compete in District 4-H Food Challenge, Food Show

Twenty-four Fayette County 4-H’ers competed in the 2025 District 11 4-H Food Show and Food Challenge contest on Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9 in Cuero.Six Fayette County teams qualified for the Food Challenge, with district results as follows:•Shaker Bakers placed first in the main dish...

SISD students to perform ‘Christmas in Land of Oz’

The Schulenburg High School theater students will present the play “Christmas in the Land of Oz” by Tamara Tudor for the public on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria.The play will also be performed for the elementary students on Monday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. and for the junior high...

Decorating for Christmas at BGC

At the Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club, member Brooklyn Goode really got into the Christmas spirit by helping decorate the Club’s Christmas tree! Members love helping spruce up the Club for each holiday and putting their own creative spin to make the Club space feel cozy for everyone!

Reminder to recipients of Stanzel scholarships

For any student who was awarded a Stanzel scholarship upon graduating from high school, that scholarship may still be able to support the student’s education – even years later.Funding is available based on high school graduation year, as follows:• 1991-2007 – Funding available up to a doctorate...

St. Rose News

CAFETERIA MENU •Thursday, Dec. 11 – Corn dogs, pork and beans, fruit, milk. •Friday, Dec. 12 – Picnic lunch pro vided. •Monday, Dec. 15 – Soft tacos, sea soned corn, fruit, milk. •Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic rolls, salad, fruit, milk. •Wednesday Dec. 17 – Hamburgers with...

Shorthorn News

CAFETERIA MENU Breakfast •Thursday, Dec. 11 – Assorted muf fins, dry cereal, strawberries/blue berries, juice. •Friday, Dec. 12 – Bagel with cream cheese, dry cereal, apple slices, juice. •Monday, Dec. 15 – Oatmeal, dry cereal, granola bar, tropical fruit cup, juice. •Tuesday, Dec. 16 – Mini...