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Unemployment rates for state & area increase in May while Texas’ civilian labor force sets record

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

For the first time in history, the Texas seasonally-adjusted civilian labor force crossed the 15 million threshold, adding 49,000 people over the month to reach 15,009,300 in May, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Though the state’s unemployment rate increased slightly, from 4.

SISD looks to add state’s teacher incentive program

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Elementary principal moves to new position Teachers at Schulenburg ISD could get a bump in pay through an incentive allotment.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Central figure in Paxton case charged The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

Double G Realty Group – (from left) Michelle Courtney, Linda Woodward, Penny Henske, Dustin Helmcamp, Troy Goolsby, Jolyn Goolsby, Melanie Appelt and Mary Courtney.

Tri-County announces launch of Double G Realty Group

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Tri-County Realty, LLC is proud to announce the launch of Double G Realty Group, recently formed after the merger of Double G Realty, LLC in Columbus with Tri-County Realty, LLC in Weimar.

Mallory Bonner of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School with her dad, Matt Bonner.

Winners in ‘Beef for Father’s Day’ essay contest announced

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Navidad Valley CattleWomen have announced the winners of their “Beef For Father’s Day” essay competition. All area sixth grade students were invited to participate in the essay contest celebrating Dads and Father-figures.

Magliolo makes TGCA all-state list

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Lady Horn Meredith Magliolo, a junior this past year, earned all-state track honors in Class 2A from the Texas Girls Coaches Association. She is pictured on the medal stand at the UIL state meet in May following her gold-medal performance in the high jump.

Sesquicentennial celebration plans proceed

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

A group of local officials and interested citizens met for a second time in a span of three weeks to continue planning a celebration for Schulenburg’s 150th birthday.

A young lady pets Lulu, held by Desiray Almaraz of The Texas Zoo. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Over 200 pack public library for ‘Mob Mingle’

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The Texas Zoo’s “Mob Mingle” program drew a throng of youngsters at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday morning, June 9. Desiray Almaraz, lead educator for the zoo, introduced three of her four-legged friends to some 225 boys and girls.

EDC’s $50,000 business loan approved by City Council

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

The first reading of a resolution allowing the Economic Development Corporation to loan a local business $50,000 was unanimously approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week.

Miksch named BWI Employee of the Year

News Staff

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Cindy Miksch (left) was congratulated by Dennis Brower (right), BWI Companies-Schulenburg branch manager, for being chosen as the 2022 BWI Employee of the Year company-wide, which includes eight participating BWI branch locations from Texas to South Carolina.

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