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From left – Rev. Lemae Higgs, host pastor, Rev. Dr. Pamela Sattiewhite, who gave the holy readings, and Rev. J.P. Kessie, who delivered the message at the Good Friday Community Service.

From left – Rev. Lemae Higgs, host pastor, Rev. Dr. Pamela Sattiewhite, who gave the holy readings, and Rev. J.P. Kessie, who delivered the message at the Good Friday Community Service.

Good Friday Community Service held at Swiss Alp

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance annual Good Friday Community Service was held on Friday, April 3 at noon, hosted by Rev. Lemae Higgs, pastor, and members of United Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swiss Alp, 2038 FM 3171, northwest Schulenburg.The message was delivered by Rev. J.P.

CORRECTION TO LAST WEEK’S ARTICLE

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Page 1 article last week titled “Price tag for building renovations questioned” incorrectly reported that Eamon McCourt stated the building constructed for his business in La Grange cost $12 million to $15 million.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays steady at 4.3% in January, area rates increase

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for January last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment stayed at 4.3 percent from the previous month.Fayette County’s unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted) rose from 3.4 percent in December to 4.
Sheriff’s Department Deputy Josh Jones (left) and Schulenburg Police Department Officer Byron Powe with his canine partner, Semper, are shown with the items found after a traffic stop last Wednesday on Highway 71.

Sheriff’s Department Deputy Josh Jones (left) and Schulenburg Police Department Officer Byron Powe with his canine partner, Semper, are shown with the items found after a traffic stop last Wednesday on Highway 71.

SPD K-9 unit assists in drug bust after traffic stop by deputy east of La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Josh Jones initiated a traffic stop that led to a drug arrest on Wednesday, April 1 at approximately 10:54 p.m. on Highway 71 east of La Grange.

City Council continues to mull over renovations

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
To address questions from the public about the cost to renovate City Hall and the Police Department station, along with a new water well, information was provided to the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, April 6.
Welcoming Dr. Jerrod Barton (center) after his hiring as the new secondary principal last Wednesday are: (from left) Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees President Mike Zweschper, Superintendent Lee Hafley, Trustee Hale Hentges; (from right) trustees Jarrod Schramek, Joel Blansitt, and Shannon Hollas. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Welcoming Dr. Jerrod Barton (center) after his hiring as the new secondary principal last Wednesday are: (from left) Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees President Mike Zweschper, Superintendent Lee Hafley, Trustee Hale Hentges; (from right) trustees Jarrod Schramek, Joel Blansitt, and Shannon Hollas. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Rosebud-Lott principal hired to head up secondary school

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Following a 10-minute executive session to start a special meeting on Wednesday, April 1, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to hire Dr. Jerrod Barton as the new secondary principal.

Price tag for building renovations questioned

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
A week after settling on $15 million as the amount to cover renovating two buildings and drilling a new water well or upgrading a wastewater treatment plant, the Schulenburg City Council put a hold on proceeding at last week’s special meeting.

Water issues brought up at Court meeting

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard a presentation from Groundwater Conservation District General Manager David Van Dresar at its regular meeting on Thursday, March 26.Van Dresar said the Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District (FCGCD) has been in existence since 2001.
The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
will be held at noon on April 3 at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp (2038 FM 3171).The Rev. J. P. Kessie, pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, will be preaching. A chicken spaghetti lunch, made by Koopmann Catering, will follow at 1 p.m.
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