Back-to-school reminder from CASA about kids in foster care

The back-to-school season can bring excitement for young people as they prepare to see their classmates again, meet new teachers and students, and explore new subjects. CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties gives the reminder that it can be very different for youth in foster care.

Fayette Co. Retired Teachers participate in La Grange ISD back-to-school event

Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) participated in the La Grange ISD “Welcome Back to School Community Fair” on July 29, joining community organizations in welcoming educators and staff as they prepared for the start of the 2026–27 school year.The annual event...

On Pointe does well at National Competition Dance Showcase USA

Students from On Pointe Studio & Events traveled to Dallas/Fort Worth the week of June 22-28 to perform their 18 dances at the National Competition Dance Showcase USA. On Pointe competed against 43 studios from Louisiana, Texas and Oklahoma.

FFA’ers attend state convention

Fourteen Schulenburg FFA members attended Texas FFA State Convention in Fort Worth during the week of July 6.

Float places second at parade in Moulton

Miss Schulenburg and her royal court attended the Moulton Town & County Jamboree parade on Saturday, July 25, winning second place Best Chamber of Commerce.

Blinn offers BucBooks for textbooks, course materials

Blinn College District students saved more than $9 million on textbooks and course materials during the 2025-26 academic year through the College’s BucBooks program, according to new data from Barnes & Noble College.Offered in partnership with Barnes & Noble College, Buc-Books saved Blinn students...

4-H’ers assist at Friends of NRA banquet

4-H’ers assist at Friends of NRA banquet Fayette County 4-H Shooting Sports Club members worked at the Tri-County Friends of NRA banquet held on Friday, July 24 at the Schulenburg KC Hall, serving non-alcoholic beverages.

Kiddie parade and tricycle races slated at Festival

The Schulenburg Festival tricycle races and kiddie parade will be held on Saturday, Aug. 1.Both events will take place at Wolters Park under the pavilion on the dance floor.The tricycle races will start at 11 a.m. and will include a division for 2- and 3-year-olds and a division for 4- and...

SISD lunch & breakfast program

Schulenburg ISD has announced that it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program & School Breakfast Program for the 2026-27 school year.Schools qualifying to operate CEP serve breakfast and lunch to all children at no charge and eliminate the...

USTFCCCA names Valchar as All-Academic Athlete

Twenty-seven student-athletes from the Angelo State University Rams and Rambelles track and field teams have been named 2026 NCAA Division II All-Academic Athletes by the U.S. Track & Field & Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA).ASU honorees include Kobi Valchar from Schulenburg, who is...