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Hay Show Grand Champ

Hay Show Grand Champ

Hay Show Grand Champ

Grand Champion in the Schulenburg Young Farmers Hay Show went to Dennis Brower. His jumbo rye grass entry sold for $2,100 at the auction, which was held on Thursday, Aug. 31 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair.
STAAR comparisons

STAAR comparisons

STAAR scores examined at school board meeting

Administrators reviewed Schulenburg ISD’s scores on the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) test from the spring of 2023 at a special meeting of the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, Aug. 30.

SPD makes three drug arrests in 15-hour span

Three individuals were arrested for possession of drugs by the Schulenburg Police Department in three separate incidents on Aug. 29 and 30. Last Wednesday at approximately 12:45 p.m., SPD officers responded to a report of a person asking for money at Shorthorn Express.
Deputies discover heroin after traffic stop on I-10

Deputies discover heroin after traffic stop on I-10

Deputies discover heroin after traffic stop on I-10

Aheroin arrest was made as the result of a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about two miles east of Flatonia on Tuesday, Aug. 29, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Top finishers for SHS at local XC meet

Top finishers for SHS at local XC meet

Top SHS finishers at local XC meet

Ruby Rodriguez (left) heads up the final hill of her second lap and Jamison Bennett (right) takes the last turn toward the finish line at the Schulenburg Cross Country Meet, held Thursday, Aug. 31 at the Sports Complex.
Horns unable to handle Ro-Hawks

Horns unable to handle Ro-Hawks

Horns unable to handle Ro-Hawks

Da’Terrion Houston heads to the end zone after picking up a fumble in the first quarter of last Friday’s season opener against Randolph. Although his score tied the game, the Ro-Hawks pulled away for a 44-22 win.
Lady Horns have 4-3 week

Lady Horns have 4-3 week

Lady Horns have 4-3 week

Avery Helms digs a Lady Panther attack in the second set last Tuesday at SHS Gym. After the sweep of Burton, the Lady Horns went 3-3 in the Goliad/ Cuero tournament to improve to 13-12 on the season. For more, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Pct. 4 commissioner defends raises for Sheriff’s Dept., EMS

When Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller asked for a motion to close the Commissioner Court’s budget workshop last Thursday, Aug. 24, Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann said that he wanted to give a statement first.

Utility rate hikes approved by City Council

Ordinance amendments approved by the Schulenburg City Council at last week’s meeting revised water, sewer, and garbage rates for 2023-24.
court OKs several items, holds budget workshop

court OKs several items, holds budget workshop

Court OKs several items, holds budget workshop

The Fayette County Commissioners Court conducted routine business for the majority of its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24. The purchase of a Dell interactive touch monitor and floor stand for the Elections Office using contract elections funds was approved.