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Applications available for Fayette A&M scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Seniors of Fayette County high schools and past graduates of the county’s schools, who are currently enrolled in a junior college or other institution of higher learning and planning to attend Texas A&M University, are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fayette County Texas A&M Scholarship.

Feb. 20 deadline to file for ESC Region 13 board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
The filing period for two vacancies on the Education Service Center Region 13 board of directors is Thursday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 20.Candidates can file on a boardapproved form, in person or by mail, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
SHS grad garners teaching award from HEB

SHS grad garners teaching award from HEB

SHS grad garners teaching award from HEB

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Kylee Zapalac, shown behind the ceremonial check she received recently, was named as one of 50 finalists statewide in HEB’s Excellence in Education Contest. Also pictured is La Grange High School Principal John Pineda along with Zapalac’s students.
The St. Rose fifth-sixth grade B team includes (from left) coach Neal Goedrich, Justin Schramek, Levi Johnson, Hudson Ohnheiser, Barett Redman, Luke Goedrich, Jacob Schramek, Noah Heger, Andrew Besetzny, Jack Schiffli and assistant Laurie Goedrich.

The St. Rose fifth-sixth grade B team includes (from left) coach Neal Goedrich, Justin Schramek, Levi Johnson, Hudson Ohnheiser, Barett Redman, Luke Goedrich, Jacob Schramek, Noah Heger, Andrew Besetzny, Jack Schiffli and assistant Laurie Goedrich.

St. Rose team wins championship in Lee County Basketball Tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The St. Rose of Lima Catholic School fifth and sixth grade B team boys went undefeated 5-0 and won first place in the Lee County Basketball Tournament held on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 in Giddings.In pool play, the St. Rose Cardinal team defeated St. Paul-Serbin 29-16, St.
Fayette County 4-H members participating in the Nueces County Livestock Judging Contest were (front row, from left) Rilan Karisch, Hudson Holub, Jehnsen Janecka, Joe Carrales, (back row) Holden Holub, Tate Fritsch, Hailey Janish, Rheagan Karisch, Julie Melton, Tatum Fritsch, Kaisley Janecka, coach JoJo Carrales and Adalyn Carrales.

Fayette County 4-H members participating in the Nueces County Livestock Judging Contest were (front row, from left) Rilan Karisch, Hudson Holub, Jehnsen Janecka, Joe Carrales, (back row) Holden Holub, Tate Fritsch, Hailey Janish, Rheagan Karisch, Julie Melton, Tatum Fritsch, Kaisley Janecka, coach JoJo Carrales and Adalyn Carrales.

4-H’ers judge livestock at Nueces Co. contest

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Twelve Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Nueces County Livestock Judging Contest on Friday, Jan. 17 in Robstown.Results for the Fayette County 4-H participants, and clubs to which they belong, were:•Junior Team – Champion junior team. Team members: Hudson Holub.........

Applications available for Fayette A&M scholarship

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Seniors of Fayette County high schools and past graduates of the county’s schools, who are currently enrolled in a junior college or other institution of higher learning and planning to attend Texas A&M University, are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fayette County Texas A&M Scholarship.

4th, 7th graders invited to enter Save Texas History Essay Contest

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announces the 2025 Save Texas History Essay Contest for fourth and seventh grade students.The Save Texas History Essay Contest encourages students to explore topics in Texas history or culture, however big or small, that helped shape Texas.

Stanzel Foundation to give scholarships

News Staff
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
The Stanzel Family Foundation (SFF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2024-25 school year.The Joseph & Victor Stanzel Memorial Scholarship offers up to $15,000 to high school seniors living in the Schulenburg or Weimar school districts. All seniors are encouraged to apply.
BOYS’ DIVISION WINNERS – (front, from left) Brody Brossmann, 9-year-old; Tripp Brown, 10-yearold; Seth Seydler, 11-year-old; William Herzik, 12-year-old; William Eudy, 13-year-old; and Weston Hollas, 14-year-old. Also pictured is Council 2902 Grand Knight Paul Zapalac (back).

BOYS’ DIVISION WINNERS – (front, from left) Brody Brossmann, 9-year-old; Tripp Brown, 10-yearold; Seth Seydler, 11-year-old; William Herzik, 12-year-old; William Eudy, 13-year-old; and Weston Hollas, 14-year-old. Also pictured is Council 2902 Grand Knight Paul Zapalac (back).

K. of C. Free Throw Contest held locally

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 held the local level of the K. of C. Free Throw Championships on Saturday, Jan. 25 at Schulenburg ISD Gym. The winners received gift cards donated by the Schulenburg Dairy Queen.
Arts for Rural Texas Chec k Present ation – (from left) Marlene Schnell, SCE assistant store director; Darlene Strahan, SCE assistant store director; Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; and Gayle Schielack, SCE store director.

Arts for Rural Texas Chec k Present ation – (from left) Marlene Schnell, SCE assistant store director; Darlene Strahan, SCE assistant store director; Sandra Borne, ARTS executive director; and Gayle Schielack, SCE store director.

Second Chance gives $15,000 to ARTS, $20,000 to Turtle Wing Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $15,000 to Arts for Rural Texas (ARTS) and $20,000 to Turtle Wing Foundation.Monies donated toARTS will be used to fund free art education to children in grades 1-6 in Fayette County schools.
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