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Seniors consoled after playoff loss

Seniors consoled after playoff loss

Seniors consoled after playoff loss

Following last Friday’s 28-21 bi-district loss to Johnson City, Shorthorn head coach Luke Hobbs comforts the seniors who played their final high school football game – (from left) Rodney H Walton, Bryce Stoever, and (right) Nicolas Lopez.
Stephen Henry painting of Utah landscape

Stephen Henry painting of Utah landscape

En Plein Air art contest slated here

Schulenburg along with Union Pacific Railroad announce an En Plein Air contest titled “Have You Painted Yet?” Schulenburg will host 12 artists to paint four days in the area starting Nov. 29.
Recognized at the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, Nov. 13 as employees of the month for November were: (from left) Heather Ring, elementary; Cristina Moreno, high school, Marie Jackson, district-wide; and Dominique Nicks, junior high.

Recognized at the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday night, Nov. 13 as employees of the month for November were: (from left) Heather Ring, elementary; Cristina Moreno, high school, Marie Jackson, district-wide; and Dominique Nicks, junior high.

November employees of the month at SISD

Lady Horn players go to the floor in jubilation following the final point of the regional championship match on Saturday afternoon at Brenham High School. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horn players go to the floor in jubilation following the final point of the regional championship match on Saturday afternoon at Brenham High School. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Five-set wins = fifth state tourney berth

In their fifth straight trip to a regional tournament, the Lady Horns came through in two five-set matches to secure a fifth appearance at the state event.
SISD Bond Election Unofficial Results

SISD Bond Election Unofficial Results

Both SISD bond propositions pass with over 60 percent approval

In the election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, Schulenburg ISD voters passed two bond propositions and Fayette County voters approved abolishing the office of county surveyor. However, Fayetteville ISD voters rejected the tax rate measure on their ballot.

Planning gets started for SISD bond projects

The initial steps to build a new performing arts center and renovate the football complex were discussed at the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday, Nov. 13.

County’s tax abatement guidelines approved

Apublic hearing on the proposed resolution for Fayette County to participate in tax abatement and establish guidelines was held at the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Nov. 9.

Sesquicentennial Celebration Schedule of Events*

SATURDAY, DEC. 2 in DOWNTOWN SCHULENBURG • 8:00 a.m. – Chili & Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Cookoffs begin (email frankatfs@gmail.com for rules or to enter) • Noon – Opening Ceremonies in front of City Hall > Posting of Colors by American Legion McBride Post 143 / National Anthem > Welcome from...
Lady Horns sweep through first two playoff rounds

Lady Horns sweep through first two playoff rounds

Lady Horns sweep through first two playoff rounds

Jessalyn Gipson (left) sends back a tip and Meredith Magliolo (right) delivers a kill in the second set of the Lady Horns’ 3-0 area playoff win over Thorndale in Giddings on Thursday, Nov. 2. To start the playoffs last Tuesday, Oct. 31 in Cuero, Schulenburg swept Woodsboro in bi-district.
Praha Veterans Day ceremony held

Praha Veterans Day ceremony held

Praha Veterans Day ceremony held

The 61st annual Praha Veterans Day ceremony was held on Sunday, Nov. 5. Besides the ceremony honoring all veterans of all eras, the event included a flyover by the Commemorative Air Force with flower drop and guest speaker Dan Mueller.