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HONOR GRADS - Front row, from left: Shalanie Olvera, Reagan Dusek, Jailyn Guerrero, Daysi Rico, Kyrroll Prihoda, Keeley Warnken and Landry Zapalac. Back row, from left: Kenna Oliver, Clara Magliolo, Jamison Bennett, Emerson Harvey and Jayse Janda. Not shown: Scott Bass. – Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

HONOR GRADS - Front row, from left: Shalanie Olvera, Reagan Dusek, Jailyn Guerrero, Daysi Rico, Kyrroll Prihoda, Keeley Warnken and Landry Zapalac. Back row, from left: Kenna Oliver, Clara Magliolo, Jamison Bennett, Emerson Harvey and Jayse Janda. Not shown: Scott Bass. – Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Schulenburg High Class of 2026 Honor Graduates

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TOP 10 percent, ranked in order: Kenna Oliver, Valedictorian Reagan Dusek, Salutatorian Photo and information appeared on Page 1 of the May 21 issue.

Council votes to lower Civic Center rental rates

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Noting the lack of bookings since the newly-remodeled Civic Center reopened last fall, the Schulenburg City Council approved lower rental rates at its meeting last week.Alderman Roger Moellenberndt requested that the item be placed on the agenda.
Taking the oath of office at last week’s meeting are newly-elected Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees members (from left) Lisa Goodlander, incumbent Hale Hentges, and Dwayne Bartek. Their terms are for three years. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Taking the oath of office at last week’s meeting are newly-elected Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees members (from left) Lisa Goodlander, incumbent Hale Hentges, and Dwayne Bartek. Their terms are for three years. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Trustees OK purchase of two vehicles

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Schulenburg ISD will be adding two Ford Expeditions to its transportation fleet after action by the Board of Trustees at its meeting last week.Business Manager Lee Hartsell said that the district’s state funding for Career and Technical Education increased from about $500,000 to $1.
Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team approach the stolen vehicle and trailer. Photo Courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Members of the Austin County Regional Special Response Team approach the stolen vehicle and trailer. Photo Courtesy of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Hostage situation ends in authorities shooting suspect

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
On the evening of Tuesday, May 19, Fayette County Sheriff’s Department deputies received a report of a property owner locating a male subject trespassing inside a residential construction site.The location was given as the 1300 block of Knape Road, about 12 miles north of Schulenburg off Highway 77.
Salute to the fallen on Memorial Day

Salute to the fallen on Memorial Day

Salute to the fallen on Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 President Andy Janda salutes at the “Grave of the Unknown Soldier” as part of the annual Memorial Day Service held at the Wolters Park Pavilion Monday morning.
Playoff run ends for five seniors

Playoff run ends for five seniors

Playoff run ends for five seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Iola ended the Schulenburg’s season with a 2-1 win in the Class 2A Division I Region IV final and five Shorthorns played their final high school game:• Top, left – Jayse Janda frames a strikeout pitch in the fifth inning;• Top, middle – shortstop Reid Janda throws on the run for an out in the...
Fire fully engulfed a trailer house on Meiners Road near Schuster Road on Thursday, May 14, with the Round Top-Warrenton and La Grange volunteer fire departments responding.

Fire fully engulfed a trailer house on Meiners Road near Schuster Road on Thursday, May 14, with the Round Top-Warrenton and La Grange volunteer fire departments responding.

911 call received about trailer house on fire

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
A 911 call reporting a structure fire on Meiners Road near Schuster Road in the Nechanitz area was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, May 14 around 3:33 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Third-round series goes three before Thorndale ousted

Third-round series goes three before Thorndale ousted

Third-round series goes three before Thorndale ousted

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Shorthorn first baseman Van Prihoda stretches to receive Ian Reeves’ throw from third base just in time to record the final out of the Class 2A Division I Region IV semifinal series against Thorndale.Schulenburg defeated the Bulldogs 11-4 in game three Saturday night in Elgin.
Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Schulenburg High School seniors (from left) Jayse Janda and Landry Zapalac received the Academic Pride & Spirit Award for the 2025-26 school year.
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