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Kenna Oliver (center) receives the valedictorian plaque and medal with her parents, Wesley and Carrie Oliver, alongside at the Senior Scholarship Banquet. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Kenna Oliver (center) receives the valedictorian plaque and medal with her parents, Wesley and Carrie Oliver, alongside at the Senior Scholarship Banquet. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Oliver, Dusek earn top grad honors in class of 2026

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Schulenburg High School announced its top graduates for the class of 2026 at the Senior Scholarship Banquet, held last Thursday, May 14 at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall.With the highest grade-point average for her four years of high school, Kenna Oliver earned valedictorian honors.

Commissioners Court defers purchase of budgeting program

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
The Fayette County Commissioners Court discussed but took no action on approving a computer program from ClearGov for budgeting at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 14.CountyAuditor Cindy Havelka said that she had seen ClearGov at a recent conference.

Council inches forward with plans for City Hall

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
After over an hour discussing options and scrutinizing renovation cost estimates, the Schulenburg City Council agreed to restart plans to address City Hall at its meeting Monday, May 18.Several citizens gave input as well and, ultimately, the aldermen chose to make the building at 535 North Main St.
County judge candidates Josh Vandever (left) and Josh Homan (right) give opening remarks at last week’s town hall meeting in Schulenburg. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

County judge candidates Josh Vandever (left) and Josh Homan (right) give opening remarks at last week’s town hall meeting in Schulenburg. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Queries posed to county judge candidates

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Questions selected from public input were posed to the two candidates involved in the Primary Runoff Election for county judge on Tuesday, May 12 at the Schulenburg American Legion Post 143 hall.The event was hosted by the Fayette County Republican Party.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays steady in March, area rates drop

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for March and they showed that the statewide seasonally- adjusted unemployment stayed at 4.3 percent for the fourth straight month.The rate for Fayette County (not seasonally-adjusted) fell 0.3 of a percent to 3.7.

Republican, Democratic runoffs to be held May 26

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Runoff elections for both Republicans and Democrats will be held statewide on Tuesday, May 26, and the Republican ballot in Fayette County will also include the county judge’s race.

Semiquincentennial coloring contest held

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
From eagles to airplanes and flags to fireworks, Fayette County youth have all sorts of images representing American freedom in honor of this country's 250th anniversary (semiquincentennial).

Agenda items, public comments put off at City Council meeting

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Because the newly-elected alderman couldn’t take his seat at last Tuesday’s Schulenburg City Council meeting, three agenda items were tabled until May 18.Votes from the May 2 election were canvassed and approved to make them official.
Herzik reaches quarterfinals at state

Herzik reaches quarterfinals at state

Herzik reaches quarterfinals at state

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Shorthorn junior Caden Herzik goes for a backhand volley at the Class 2A State Tennis Tournament in San Antonio last week. After a 2-0 win in the opening round over an opponent from Omaha Pewitt, he was defeated in three sets by the eventual finalist in boys’ singles from Big Lake Reagan County.
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