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Shown above are the bundles of cash totaling $188,000 found in a Honda Civic which led to an arrest for money laundering.

Money laundering arrest made after $188,000 found during traffic stop on I-10 near Flatonia

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

A money laundering arrest was made following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia on Tuesday, June 13, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Camryn Alvarado is a junior from La Grange, representing Kyla Faith Memorial. Camryn is the daughter of Dawn Sedler and Chris Alvarado.

Fayette County Fair pageant contestants announced

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

The Fayette County Fair Association announced that five will vie for the title of 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen and five more will compete for 2023 Fayette County Fair Junior Miss. The official announcement was planned for 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 22 on the Fair Facebook page and website.

SISD hirings, resignations

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

With Schulenburg ISD Superintendent Julie Motomura given the authority to make personnel decisions during the summer by the Board of Trustees last month, the following additions were made to the SISD staff: • Hannah Belz Mulhern – CTE teacher/FFA advisor; and • Lisa Matthews – elementary life...

Singin’ & dancin’ at the Schulenburg Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 20, 2023

Mike Stroup and Annie Rost from Fayetteville play and sing while some energetic youngsters dance to the music on Friday morning, June 16 at the Schulenburg Public Library. The show was attended by about 50 and was part of the Library’s Summer Reading Program.

Area Unemployment Rates

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.

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.

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