Education-Youth

Fish Art Contest entries being accepted

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Fish Art Contest for entries.Participants must submit a completed entry form and an original illustration of a wild fish found in Texas.
BGC celebrates Lights On Afterschool

BGC celebrates Lights On Afterschool

BGC celebrates Lights On Afterschool

Since 2000, Lights On Afterschool has been celebrated nationwide to highlight the importance of afterschool programs for America’s children, families and communities.The Schulenburg Unit of the Boys & Girls Club celebrated the day by eating snacks and decorating light bulbs.
Farm Bureau gives $500 to Schulenburg 4-H

Farm Bureau gives $500 to Schulenburg 4-H

Farm Bureau gives $500 to Schulenburg 4-H

The Fayette County Farm Bureau presented the Schulenburg 4-H with a donation of $500 as a thank you for the club’s participation in the County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22.

Natural Health Remedies class at Blinn-Schulenburg

Unlock the natural power of plants to help prevent and treat common health conditions at Blinn College-Schulenburg’s upcoming Natural Health Remedies class, offered in five sessions from Nov. 5-19.The $89 course will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team placed fourth at the Austin County Fair competition held on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Bellville. Team members were (from left) Olivia Otto, Ava Slaton, Keeley Warnken, Kyrroll Prihoda and Madyson Holub, with Keeley Warnken finishing as the third high point individual.

The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team placed fourth at the Austin County Fair competition held on Saturday, Oct. 12 in Bellville. Team members were (from left) Olivia Otto, Ava Slaton, Keeley Warnken, Kyrroll Prihoda and Madyson Holub, with Keeley Warnken finishing as the third high point individual.

FFA team places in Heart of Texas livestock judging

FFA team places in Heart of Texas livestock judging

FFA team places in Heart of Texas livestock judging

The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team placed fifth at the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco in the senior division. The livestock judging contest was held on Sunday, Oct. 6. The team consisted of (from left) Kyrroll Prihoda, Madyson Holub, Haley Schramek and Keeley Warnken.
Sacred Heart band sweetheart, beau

Sacred Heart band sweetheart, beau

Sacred Heart band sweetheart, beau

Annika Brooks and Marcus Seger, seniors at Sacred Heart High School in Hallettsville, have been named sweetheart and beau of the Indian marching band. The announcement was made during halftime of the football game against Brazos Christian Academy on Friday, Oct. 11.
Checking out pelts are (from left) Kristy Novick, Hudson Novick, Penny Bartek, Miles Krenek and Addy Johnson.

Checking out pelts are (from left) Kristy Novick, Hudson Novick, Penny Bartek, Miles Krenek and Addy Johnson.

TPWD officer speaks to St. Rose Science Club

The St. Rose Science Club met at the Family Life Center with Texas Parks & Wildlife officer Drake Rangel on Thursday, Oct. 10.Rangel, who is new to TPWD, is a self-described “reptile nerd” and passionate about his role in conserving native land and animals.
4-H’ers enter Heart of Texas Livestock Judging Contest

4-H’ers enter Heart of Texas Livestock Judging Contest

4-H’ers enter Heart of Texas Livestock Judging Contest

Twenty-three Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Heart of Texas Livestock Judging Contest on Sunday, Oct. 6 in Waco.Results for the Fayette County 4-H participants, and clubs to which they belong, were:•Junior Maroon Team – 5th overall. Team members: Alexis Berckenhoff........

Blinn sets medication aide refresher

The Blinn College District will offer a medication aide refresher course on Monday, Nov. 11, that will meet state continuing education requirements for certified medication aides.The one-day, $75 course will meet from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.