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St. Mark’s finances, status discussed at length

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A prolonged discussion took place at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, March 9 between members of the public, representatives of St. Mark’s Medical Center and Community Hospital Corporation, along with the elected officials.

Purchase of radio repeater approved for County VFDs

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Volunteer fire departments’ request to use American Rescue Plan funds to purchase a new VHF repeater and a backup battery was approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting last Thursday The maximum amount coming out of the ARP funds was set at $30,000.
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Janda’s ace leads Horns

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Reid Janda retrieves his ball after recording a hole-in-one during the Flatonia tournament. He led the Shorthorns to a first-place team finish with the top individual score. For more, see SPORTS.
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Vacek lifts his way to state

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Shorthorn junior Jacob Vacek completes a dead lift at the regional powerlifting meet this past Saturday. He totaled 1,210 pounds in the 165-pound weight class to earn a silver medal as well as qualify for the state event in Abilene later this month. For more, see SPORTS.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Texas again leads state in new corporate projects Texas once again has topped the list for new and expanded corporate facilities added in a year, according to Site Selection Magazine. With 1,028 new projects in 2022, the state had more than the next two states combined – Illinois and Ohio.
MICHAEL JOSEPH McKIM Photo Courtesy Of Flatonia Argus

MICHAEL JOSEPH McKIM Photo Courtesy Of Flatonia Argus

Flatonia postmaster charged in shooting incident near Shiner

Melanie Berger,
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
A Flatonia man was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon following a shooting in the Shiner area on Sunday, March 5. In an interview on Monday, March 6, Lavaca County Sheriff Micah Harmon said that the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Office received a call at about 12:55 a.m.

Citywide cleanup slated for three days in March

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The City of Schulenburg has scheduled its spring citywide cleanup on the following three dates this month: Saturday, March 11 - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18 - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sgt. Randy Thumann and Kolt pose in front of the Nissan Altima and the packages of cocaine they found after a traffic stop.

Sgt. Randy Thumann and Kolt pose in front of the Nissan Altima and the packages of cocaine they found after a traffic stop.

12 kilos of cocaine found after traffic stop

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Saturday, March 4 led to the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $480,000. Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt.
Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
City Alderman Greg Thomas throws out the first pitch as part of Schulenburg Little League’s opening-day ceremony, held Saturday morning, March 4 at the Sports Complex.
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