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Lady Horns finish off district with win in Shiner

Lady Horns finish off district with win in Shiner

Lady Horns finish off district with win in Shiner

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Miranda Bonner (left) gets a steal in the second quarter and Jenna Guentert (right) dishes to a teammate in the third quarter of the Lady Horns’ final District 28-2A game last Tuesday, Feb. 10 in Shiner. Bonner scored 24 points and Guentert had 13 in the 51-43 win.

Trustees talk over, table early resignation incentive program

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
After reassessing the value of offering a one-time payment to personnel under contract to submit resignations early, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees tabled the agenda item at its regular meeting Monday, Feb. 16.

Supporting opposition to data centers debated by Commissioners Court

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
After a lengthy discussion at its meeting last Thursday, the Fayette County Commissioners Court took no action on signing a resolution in support of citizens opposed to data center projects.Members of the Court considered putting the topic on the next agenda.

Filings for City alderman, SISD trustee seats finalized

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Friday, Feb. 13 was the last day to file as a candidate for the Schulenburg City Council or the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees and both entities will have contested races for the local elections on Saturday, May 2.
Victories vault Horns to top of 28-2A

Victories vault Horns to top of 28-2A

Victories vault Horns to top of 28-2A

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Van Prihoda (left) scores on an inbound play in Flatonia and Denver Carr (right) hits a contested shot in Shiner last week. The Shorthorns downed the previously undefeated Comanches 58-49 on Tuesday and beat the Bulldogs 57-45 on Friday. With Shiner’s loss to Bloomington on Feb.
Folk music from Vermont comes to local library

Folk music from Vermont comes to local library

Folk music from Vermont comes to local library

News Staff
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Ken Anderson (left) and Rebecca Hall (right) of Vermont entertain the audience with their folk music at the Schulenburg Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 14.The duo, known as Hungrytown, performed original songs and a few others by notable folk artists.

Administrator gives update on elections

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Fayette County Elections Administrator Donna Macik updated the Commissioners Court on a variety of topics at last Thursday’s meeting.She said that voter registration cards are still not printing properly.
State representative candidates Dennis Geesaman (left) and Stan Kitzman (right) answer questions at Saturday’s forum. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

State representative candidates Dennis Geesaman (left) and Stan Kitzman (right) answer questions at Saturday’s forum. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

State rep contenders address queries

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Texas House of Representatives District 85 candidate Dennis Geesaman and incumbent Stan Kitzman participated in the final forum hosted by the Fayette County Republican Party on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Flatonia American Legion Hall.
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Final forum for judge candidates held Feb. 7

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Fayette County judge candidates William P. Bernsen, Michael Zweschper, Josh Vandever, and Josh Homan answered questions at a forum hosted by the Fayette County Republican Party on Saturday, Feb. 7 at the FlatoniaAmerican Legion Hall.

Early voting in Primary starts Tues.

News Staff
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Early voting by personal appearance in the March 3 Primary Election will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17 and continue through Friday, Feb. 27.In Fayette County, early voting will take place at the Elections Office Early Voting Room, 275 South Ellinger Road in La Grange.
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