Education-Youth

Fayette County 4-H members participating in the District 11 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

Fayette County 4-H members participating in the District 11 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

4-H livestock judging team 3-peats as district sweepstakes winner

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Twenty-two Fayette County 4-H members competed in the District 11 4-H Livestock Judging Contest held on Saturday, May 3 in College Station and won the District 11 4-H sweepstakes award for the third consecutive year.The Fayette County 4-H livestock judging team is coached by JoJo and Kaci...
Outstanding Lone star Candidate – Kyrroll Prihoda.

Outstanding Lone star Candidate – Kyrroll Prihoda.

FFA presents awards, scholarships at banquet on May 8

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Schulenburg FFA held its annual banquet on Thursday, May 8, celebrating the accomplishments of members and looking forward to the great things to come next year. The banquet included scholarship presentations, awards presentations and other recognition.
Presentation at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School – (from left) Jeannie Mican, administrative assistant; Mike Olle, FSB; Sandy Zaruba, athletic director; and Cheryl Brossmann, FSB.

Presentation at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School – (from left) Jeannie Mican, administrative assistant; Mike Olle, FSB; Sandy Zaruba, athletic director; and Cheryl Brossmann, FSB.

Teacher Appreciation Week baskets delivered by FSB

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Fayette Savings Bank in Schulenburg made early morning rounds Tuesday, May 6, delivering “baskets full of goodies” to schools in town in recognition of Teacher Appreciation Week.
JOHNATHAN ENGLISH

JOHNATHAN ENGLISH

Hard work in high school shaves 2 years off college

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Fayetteville Independent School District has much to be proud of in the 2025 graduating class because two of its seniors have graduated from Blinn College District with an associate’s degree before graduating high school later in the week.Dr. Jeff Harvey and his team at Fayetteville ISD were...
A truck-mounted boom was operated by eighth-grade students from La Grange ISD during a Career Quest session led by representatives from Mc-Court Equipment.

A truck-mounted boom was operated by eighth-grade students from La Grange ISD during a Career Quest session led by representatives from Mc-Court Equipment.

8th graders attend Career Quest at Blinn-Schulenburg

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Approximately 175 eighthgrade students from the Dime Box and La Grange school districts explored future career paths during the Career Quest program recently held at the Blinn College-Schulenburg campus.The event, designed to introduce students to high-demand, high-wage professions, featured...
Zane Brenek signs U.S. Navy commitment.

Zane Brenek signs U.S. Navy commitment.

Zane Brenek signs U.S. Navy commitment

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Zane Brenek (front center) signed a four-year commitment to serve in the U.S. Navy on Thursday, May 1. He will receive GI bill pay, housing and health insurance, and as a senior he automatically gets $10,000. His enlistment bonus and benefits amount to $260,000.
KYLEE ZAPALAC

KYLEE ZAPALAC

Kylee Zapalac recognized at HEB’s Excellence in Education banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
This past weekend, Kylee Zapalac, a 2017 graduate of Schulenburg High School, was honored at a banquet hosted by HEB Excellence in Education.As a top 5 finalist in the state, she was previously awarded $1,000 for herself and $1,000 for La Grange ISD, where she teaches, and was also invited to an...
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boys & Girls Club members to conclude the program at which the club was recognized for displaying the U.S. flag.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boys & Girls Club members to conclude the program at which the club was recognized for displaying the U.S. flag.

DAR/SAR flag recognition for May goes to BGCCV

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Daughters of the American Revolution, John Everett Chapter-Columbus, and Sons of theAmerican Revolution, Robert Rankin Chapter-Houston, presented certificates of commendation to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Champion Valley-Columbus Unit in recognition of proper display and respect for the flag of...

Registration open for Dale Kirn Summer STEM series

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Stanzel Family Foundation and Stanzel Museum will present the first-ever Dale Kirn Summer STEM Series from June 30 through July 2 at the Old Stanzel Factory, 1201 Kessler Ave., Schulenburg.The series will feature two partners, “Science Heroes” on June 30 and Lone Star Flight Museum on July 1...
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