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Sen. Lo is Ko lkho rst (center) is shown with Fayette County Retired Teachers Association members (from left) Lisa Slinkard, Linda Oltmann, (continuing after Kolkhorst) Kim Joost and Chris Morrison.

Sen. Lo is Ko lkho rst (center) is shown with Fayette County Retired Teachers Association members (from left) Lisa Slinkard, Linda Oltmann, (continuing after Kolkhorst) Kim Joost and Chris Morrison.

Retired Teachers attend TRTA's Day at the Capitol

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) made a significant presence at the Texas Retired Teachers Association’s (TRTA) Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 26.
K-9, handler attend training

K-9, handler attend training

K-9, handler attend training

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
The Schulenburg Police Department's new K-9, Semper, has completed training and is now certified by the NNDDA (National Narcotic Detection Dog Association) in narcotics detection and tracking.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 30 to April 5, officers responded to 102 calls for service and one reportable incident was investigated as follows: •April 2 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 200th block of Heinrich Street in reference to information.
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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Fayette Co. not impacted by measles

News Staff
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
In an email dated April 1, Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator/Grants Specialist Angela Hahn said, “[Judge Dan Mueller] just wanted to reassure county residents that we have not been impacted by the [measles] outbreak at this time.
Members of the road and bridge crew from Fayette County Precinct 4 who helped clean county roadways in the precinct include (from left) Drew Brossmann, David Kunschick, David Osina, Pete Garcia Jr., Frankie Osina, Mike Fiedler, Josh Morgan and Randy Wick.

Members of the road and bridge crew from Fayette County Precinct 4 who helped clean county roadways in the precinct include (from left) Drew Brossmann, David Kunschick, David Osina, Pete Garcia Jr., Frankie Osina, Mike Fiedler, Josh Morgan and Randy Wick.

Pct. 4 crew cleans trash from county roadways

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Fayette County Precinct 4 road and bridge crew set out across Precinct 4 picking up trash along the county roadways on Tuesday, March 25.“It is sad to see the massive amounts of litter that end up along our roads,” Drew Brossmann, Precinct 4 commissioner, said.

Soil testing campaign being held thru Apr. 11

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette, Washington,Austin and Colorado counties is conducting an urban and homeowner soil testing campaign from Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 11.All plants need adequate amounts of nutrients to grow and flourish.

Lunch-&-learn on ‘Efficient Water Use’ set in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn topic this month, “Efficient Water Use,” will be presented on Tuesday, April 8 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange. Registration will be held from 11:50 a.m. to 12:05 p.m. and the program will last until 12:50 p.m.
Meredith speaks to Young Farmers

Meredith speaks to Young Farmers

Meredith speaks to Young Farmers

News Staff
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 25 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. Janis Muehr (left), program chair, introduced Cindy Meredith (right), owner of the Herb Cottage of Lavaca County. Meredith gave an informative presentation about succulent plants.
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