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Help with school supplies provided at St. James MBC

Help with school supplies provided at St. James MBC

Help with school supplies provided at St. James MBC

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Those needing assistance with purchasing school supplies were able to pick up a $20 Walmart or Visa gift card at St. James Missionary Baptist Church this past Saturday. Among those on hand for the drive-through event were (photo above, from left) Susie Speed, Cynthia Bridges, Dr.
City Hall moves to second temporary location

City Hall moves to second temporary location

City Hall moves to second temporary location

News Staff
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
In July of 2024, Schulenburg City Hall was moved to 605 Upton Ave. following extensive water damage at 535 North Main St. After two years of leasing a portion of that building, another move was made with the purchase of a manufactured building (shown above).

Proposed tax rate, budget approved by Court

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved the proposed tax rate and the proposed 2027 budget at a special meeting on Friday morning, Aug. 14. Also, the county auditor was authorized to file the proposed budget with the county clerk.

Veterans appreciation dinner, dance set Sept. 12

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The third annual veterans appreciation dinner and dance will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12 at the KC Hall in La Grange, 190 South Brown St.This function is being sponsored by the Veterans Appreciation of Texas Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization.The doors will open at 2:30 p.m.
Shown at the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry last Thursday with the tote bags containing back-to-school essentials are (from left) Shay Billings and Liberty Sirilo with BRIDGE, Food Pantry volunteers Gerald Smith and Bill Michalke, and Rebecca Powe and Peyton Powe-Byrd with BRIDGE. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shown at the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry last Thursday with the tote bags containing back-to-school essentials are (from left) Shay Billings and Liberty Sirilo with BRIDGE, Food Pantry volunteers Gerald Smith and Bill Michalke, and Rebecca Powe and Peyton Powe-Byrd with BRIDGE. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

BRIDGE launches back-to-school initiative

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Building Resilience Inclusion Diversity & Growth thru Education (BRIDGE), a local 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, continues to strengthen rural communities by connecting residents with resources.One of BRIDGE’s newest initiatives, Ready, Set Refresh!

Budget requests presented to commissioners

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The majority of the special three-hour meeting of the Fayette County Commissioners Court on Thursday, Aug. 6 was spent considering salaries and amounts for the 2027 budget, which begins Jan. 1.County Auditor Cindy Havelka went over items requested by various County departments.

PD’s participation in ICE program approved 3-2

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Following an executive session to consult with legal counsel during last week’s meeting, the Schulenburg City Council voted 3-2 in favor of authorizing execution of a participation agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the 287(g) program.Starting Oct.
Haylee Vacek (left) taps over a ball and Greenli VanZandt (right) swings for kill during the Lady Horns’ scrimmages last Friday. The two senior outside hitters return as the team’s leaders in kills from a year ago. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Haylee Vacek (left) taps over a ball and Greenli VanZandt (right) swings for kill during the Lady Horns’ scrimmages last Friday. The two senior outside hitters return as the team’s leaders in kills from a year ago. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horns return three all-staters for move up to 3A

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Even though two all-state selections graduated among four seniors, the Lady Horns started the 2026 season this week with plenty of quality experience.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

State FFA teams recognized by City Council & mayor

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
In recognition of the Schulenburg FAA’s four state-qualifying teams from this past school year, the City Council issued a proclamation at last week’s meeting that read: “WHEREAS, The 2025-26 school year was one to remember as the Schulenburg FFA had four teams reach their respective state contests;...
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