Aldermen vote 3-1 to buy garbage truck for $327,320

A new garbage truck costing $327,320 was approved by a 3-1 vote of the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week. After asking “is this truck a want or a need?” Alderman Frank Wick III opposed the purchase.

Anderson home plays part in Schulenburg’s history

Editor’s Note: The following was submitted by Charles Aschenbeck about the historic home in which he and his wife, Irma, reside. It is located south of the railroad tracks on South Main Street at Lyons Avenue.

Unemployment stays steady statewide last month, area rates drop

The Lone Star State’s seasonally- adjusted civilian labor force reached a new record high of 15,162,100 after growing by 20,900 in October while Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Schedule finalized for celebration on Dec. 2

Schulenburg will celebrate its 150th birthday on Saturday, Dec. 2 downtown on North Main Street at Upton Ave. Food and drinks, along with souvenir items, will be available throughout the afternoon and evening. In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to the Wolters Park Pavilion.

One bridge project completed in Pct. 4, another one to start

Fayette County Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann reported on Monday, Nov. 20 that the Texas Department of Transportation bridge grant project had been completed on Bryant Road off of Highway 90 west of Schulenburg.