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City Council approves special election notice

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
As required by the state, a notice for the City of Schulenburg’s Special Election on Nov. 3 was unanimously approved by the City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 5.City Secretary Mason Florus noted that the Secretary of State form includes the polling places and early voting...
17 kilos of cocaine worth $1.7 million seized

17 kilos of cocaine worth $1.7 million seized

17 kilos of cocaine worth $1.7 million seized

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K9 partner Kolt (left), stopped a Chevy Traverse on Interstate 10 at the 658 mile marker west of Flatonia at approximately 12:54 p.m. for a...
In nine sets, Lady Horns notch pivotal district wins

In nine sets, Lady Horns notch pivotal district wins

In nine sets, Lady Horns notch pivotal district wins

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Saybra Pinney (left) gets an attack in between blockers in the fourth set last Tuesday in Hallettsville and Greenli VanZandt (right) sends a kill cross-court in game five of the 3-2 victory. The Lady Horns followed it up with a 3-1 win in Wallis on Friday to start the second half of district play.

Head football coach, AD removed at SISD

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
At 0-5 halfway through the 2026 season, Shorthorn head football coach Clay Ferguson has been removed from that position as well as from his duties as Schulenburg ISD athletic director.On Friday afternoon, Oct. 2, SISD Superintendent Lee Hafley issued the following statement: “Schulenburg ISD has...
COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD – Senior Connections. Executive Director Amanda Kridel (right) accepts the award, presented by Fayette Savings Bank President Wade Mozisek (left). Photo Special to the Sticker By Scott Wenske

COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD – Senior Connections. Executive Director Amanda Kridel (right) accepts the award, presented by Fayette Savings Bank President Wade Mozisek (left). Photo Special to the Sticker By Scott Wenske

2nd annual Keyholder Awards event held

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
The Greater Fayette Community Foundation hosted its second annual Community Keyholder Awards event on Thursday, Oct. 1 at The Oaks at High Hill.Across rural South Central Texas, non-profits organizations are expanding opportunities, businesses are investing in their neighbors, philanthropists are...

SISD gets score of 89 on FIRST

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Based on data from 2024-25, the Schulenburg ISD received a “B” or “above average achievement” on the Texas Education Agency’s Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas.Business Manager Lee Hartsell reported at last week’s Board of Trustees meeting that the district failed just one of the 21...

EDC Board among items approved by City Council

Special To The Sticker By Scott Wenske
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
In addition to adopting the 2026-27 annual municipal budget, several other agenda items were also approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting on Sept. 21.Unlike the new budget, which was initially voted down but later passed 5-0 after a number of amendments were added, the other...

SVFD responds to three fire calls over weekend

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Residents escaped unharmed and two structures were saved over this past weekend, when the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a pair of house fires outside of the city limits.In addition, a controlled burn in town got out of control but firefighters stopped the fire from spreading to...

Voters urged to verify their registrations

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
The Fayette County Commissioners Court had a variety of speakers during public comment at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24.County ElectionsAdministrator Donna Macik said that a technical error at the state caused a major amount of new voter registrations and updates to registration records...
New era begins at 82-year-old cattle auction business

New era begins at 82-year-old cattle auction business

New era begins at 82-year-old cattle auction business

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
In 1944, Harry Baylor established the Schulenburg Livestock Commission Co. and, this week, it reopens under new ownership as Schulenburg Livestock, LLC.Three experienced cattlemen collaborated on the purchase – Charles Zapalac of Muldoon, Todd Fritsch or Fayetteville, and Cody Leopold of...
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