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Winners in ‘Dress the Town’ contest

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
For Schulenburg High’s 2023 Homecoming last week, the Shorthorn Booster Club challenged businesses and residents to show their school spirit with a “Dress the Town” contest.

Registration deadline to vote in Nov. 7 election nears

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 7 statewide Constitutional Amendment Election is Tuesday, Oct. 10. The Fayette County ballot will include a county-wide special election and those residing in Schulenburg ISD and Fayetteville ISD will have additional ballot items as well.
Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever (left) introduced Fayette County Assistant EMS Director Gary Daniels (right) during the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever (left) introduced Fayette County Assistant EMS Director Gary Daniels (right) during the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Assistant EMS director introduced

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
As part of his report during the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Sept. 28, EMS Director Josh Vandever introduced Assistant EMS Director Gary Daniels to the Court.
Homecoming honorees

Homecoming honorees

Homecoming honorees

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Announced at halftime of last Friday’s Shorthorns vs.
Fatal accident Friday on I-10 involves 18-wheelers

Fatal accident Friday on I-10 involves 18-wheelers

Fatal accident Friday on I-10 involves 18-wheelers

News Staff
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
The driver of an 18-wheeler perished at the scene of an accident on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Schulenburg on Friday, Sept. 29 at approximately 5:45 a.m.

City-wide cleanup set on three dates in Oct.

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The City of Schulenburg has scheduled its fall citywide cleanup – open only to customers who live inside the city limits and pay monthly garbage fees – on the following dates: Sat., Oct. 14.........8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wed., Oct. 18............9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 21.........8 a.m.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

Unemployment rates for state, county stay steady in August

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
After continued growth through the month of August, Texas has once again set new records for the number of jobs, number of people employed, and size of the civilian labor force, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held at 4.

Questions on SISD bond addressed in ‘virtual’ town hall

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Along with answering several questions not related to the bond, Schulenburg ISD Superintendent Dr. Julie Motomura spent most of her “virtual” town hall last week addressing the two propositions that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot.
First Baptist Church sesquicentennial recognized

First Baptist Church sesquicentennial recognized

First Baptist Church sesquicentennial recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
First Baptist Church of Schulenburg is celebrating its 150th anniversary and to honor this achievement, Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller signed a proclamation on Sept. 20.
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