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Shown above are the axles that had been altered to conceal the cocaine.

Shown above are the axles that had been altered to conceal the cocaine.

Traffic stop yields 23 kilos of cocaine worth $2.3 million

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office Narcotics K-9 Unit seized 23 kilos of cocaine after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia on Tuesday, Oct. 31, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reported that Sgt.

Employee insurance addressed by Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
A drastic increase in health insurance coverage for employees prompted the City of Schulenburg to change companies. At the City Council’s regular meeting Monday, Nov. 6, City Administrator Tami Walker report a cost of $1,712.36 per employee through the Texas Municipal League.
Horns claim third with clutch win

Horns claim third with clutch win

Horns claim third with clutch win

News Staff
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Jayvan Luhrs completes a sack of Thrall quarterback Chance Parker (top photo) to finish off the Shorthorns’ 42-35 win last Friday. The play stopped the Tigers 25 yards short of the end zone as time expired.

Surveys show quail populations recovering, strongest in years

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Texas quail hunting season opened Oct. 28 and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail in the field thanks to a combination of cooler temperatures and spring rainfall during the start of nesting season.

Texas deer population forecasted to rebound from drought conditions

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department biologists expect deer hunters statewide to have plenty of opportunities to fill freezers this season thanks to widespread, improved habitat conditions. General Season dates: North Zone – Nov. 4, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024; South Zone – Nov. 4, 2023-Jan. 21, 2024.

Fayette County sheriff announces dates for this year’s Deputy Santa Program

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and the deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office have announced that this year’s Deputy Santa Program will be conducted from Nov. 20 through Dec. 20. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different locations on Dec. 21.
Schulenburg native Arleas Upton Kea (center) is featured on the cover of volume 3 of Stories I’ve Been Told along with other Fayette County University of Texas Law School graduates Rod Koenig (left) and John D. Marburger (right). Arleas, who resides in the Washington, D.C. area, plans to attend the Schulenburg Public Library’s book event on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Schulenburg native Arleas Upton Kea (center) is featured on the cover of volume 3 of Stories I’ve Been Told along with other Fayette County University of Texas Law School graduates Rod Koenig (left) and John D. Marburger (right). Arleas, who resides in the Washington, D.C. area, plans to attend the Schulenburg Public Library’s book event on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Public Library hosting event for release of book with stories of Schulenburg natives

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The public is invited to celebrate the publication of Stories I’ve Been Told – Volume 3 with Friends of the Schulenburg Public Library on Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 a.m. to noon at the library, 310 Simpson St. The new book by Elaine Thomas features 30 Fayette County individuals and couples.

Friday’s home football game against Thrall to determine playoff seeding

News Staff
Tuesday, October 31, 2023
The four post-season spots from District 13-2A Division I were decided after last week’s results but this Friday’s matchup between Schulenburg and Thrall will determine playoff seeding. Kickoff for the regular-season finale at David Husmann Memorial Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.
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