SES teacher selected as Region 13 Star of the Month

“Shocked” and “overwhelmed” were just a couple of the words that Schulenburg Elementary School teacher Heather Ring used when the Region 13 Prize Patrol entered her classroom on Friday, Feb. 2.

State semifinalist team recognized

The 2020-21 Shorthorns show off the photo that will be displayed in the gym foyer in recognition of their playoff run to the Class 2A state semifinals, the second boys’ basketball team to reach the final four in school history.

Party chair candidates participate in forum

The Fayette County Republican Party hosted a candidate forum on Sunday, Jan. 28. Coverage of the Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 constables as well as the county attorney candidates appeared in last week’s issue.

Supt.’s contract extended

Following an executive session last week that included the annual evaluation of the superintendent, Dr. Julie Motomura’s contract was extended one year by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees. The original agreement included an initial term starting on April 25, 2023 and ending on June 30, 2026.

Horns land atop district standings after wins last week

Jayse Janda (left) steals a Weimar pass before scoring in the second half on Friday and Byron Johnson (right) releases the first of his trio of three-pointers against the Wildcats. The 19-point win came at home on Jan. 26, following an 11-point victory in Ganado on Jan. 23.