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Max budget, funding set for City Hall renovations

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

A maximum project budget of $7.5 million for City Hall renovations was approved unanimously by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, July 6.

Semiquincentennial celebrated

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

As part of Fayette County’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, a skydiver descends with the Stars and Stripes (top photo) over Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange on Friday, July 3.

Baler catches fire near Mullins Prairie

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a hay baler on fire on FM 155 near Mullins Prairie on Wednesday, July 1 around 4:08 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Vehicle fire reported near Schulenburg

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a vehicle fire at the 3000th block of FM 1579 near Schulenburg on Thursday, July 2 around 11:09 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Fayette County planning America 250 celebration

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Fayette County will celebrate America’s 250th anniversary as follows:•Friday, July 3 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, La Grange at 6 p.m. – A historic flyover by a C-47 and a skydiver jump demonstration are planned along with a patriotic tribute to U.S. airborne forces.

Pictured above is the medal medallion on a metal stake included in the Liberty Tree kit.

Registration for free ‘Liberty Trees’ starts at America250 celebration July 4 in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

“Mighty oaks from little acorns grow,” says the old adage.Liberty Trees don’t have to start from a little acorn, though – at least not for Liberty Tree Planters in Fayette County.

County’s subdivision regulations revised

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved revised subdivision regulations at its regular meeting on Thursday, June 25.County Inspector Amber Hielscher, whose department is in charge of the subdivision applications, mentioned two changes.

Janda named to THSCA ‘Super Elite’ team

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

The Texas High School Coaches Association’s Super Elite Team for Class 2A included Shorthorn Jayse Janda. This past season, the senior catcher batted .538 with an on-base percentage of .609.

Preliminary test scores presented to trustees

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

For over an hour at last week’s meeting, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees heard the ups and downs from preliminary STAAR and End-of-Course exams as well as administrators’ strategies for raising scores.

Donna Kunz (left) receives the last of 40 roses representing her 40 years at St. Rose from her husband, Darren.

40-year teaching milestone recognized at St. Rose

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Donna Kunz was recognized at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School for reaching her 40year teaching milestone by being presented 40 roses at a ceremony at the conclusion the 2025-26 school year.

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