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Outgoing trustees Craig Schulz (left) and John Salem (right) were recognized for each serving nine years on the SISD school board at Monday night’s meeting. Presenting them with plaques was Board of Trustees President Mike Zweschper (center). Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Outgoing trustees Craig Schulz (left) and John Salem (right) were recognized for each serving nine years on the SISD school board at Monday night’s meeting. Presenting them with plaques was Board of Trustees President Mike Zweschper (center). Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

SISD’s decline in enrollment examined

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
A decrease in students over the last couple of years and possible ways to address it were discussed at the regular meeting of the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees on Monday, May 15.
WINNING LEAP – Meredith Magliolo clears 5-feet, 5-inches on her second attempt Friday morning during the UIL’s State Track & Field Championships to secure the Class 2A gold medal in the high jump. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

WINNING LEAP – Meredith Magliolo clears 5-feet, 5-inches on her second attempt Friday morning during the UIL’s State Track & Field Championships to secure the Class 2A gold medal in the high jump. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Magliolo steps up at state to garner GOLD

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Down to a third and final attempt at 5-feet, 4-inches, Meredith Magliolo came through at the UIL State Track & Field Championships.

Commissioners Court approves two firms for audits after discussion

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
A contract with Stephenson, LeGrand & Pfeil, LLC for Fayette County’s main auditing services for 2022, 2023 and 2024 was approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting Thursday, May 11. Also hired was Trlicek & Co. for internal audits on County offices.

Noise issues in Precinct 2 revisited

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
The nuisance complaints regarding excessive noise in the Fayetteville area that were brought before the Fayette County Commissioners Court at a previous meeting were discussed again last week.
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‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Schulenburg High School seniors Tamara Otto (left) and Kaz McBride received the Ben and Rene Sustr “Most Competitive Male and Female Athlete” award at the All-Sports Banquet, held Sunday, May 7 at the Knights of Columbus Hall. For photos of other award recipients, see SPORTS.
Catcher Kassidy Kubala tags out a Lady Bobcat trying to score in the top of the sixth inning of game 3. She took the throw from centerfielder Rilee Sanchez and was able to hang on to the ball after the collision in front of home plate. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Catcher Kassidy Kubala tags out a Lady Bobcat trying to score in the top of the sixth inning of game 3. She took the throw from centerfielder Rilee Sanchez and was able to hang on to the ball after the collision in front of home plate. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Game-three win sends Lady Horns to third round

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Shaking off their game-two mistakes Friday, the Lady Horns regrouped to eliminate Refugio from the playoffs with a 9-1 win in game three that followed. Schulenburg (19-9) started the best-of-three area series in Cuero with a 7-2 victory Thursday before a 7-6 loss in the second game.

Teen fatally injured in rollover accident

News Staff
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
A vehicle accident on private property off County Road 211 northeast of Hallettsville claimed the life of 16-year-old Landon Wayne Koehne of Schulenburg on Friday, May 5.

Council awards bid for water line, street rebuild

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
A bid to replace water lines and reconstruct a street was awarded to WJC Constructors at last week’s Schulenburg City Council meeting. The Smithville-based company came in with the low bid of $1,134,912.51, some $3,000 under the $1,138,000 that the City budgeted for the work.

Changes to subdivision regulations discussed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
A two-hour workshop of the Fayette County Commissioners Court on Thursday, May 4 was filled with discussion and comments on noise and subdivision regulations. The first part of the special meeting was spent on noise levels and included county residents who were present at the April 27 meeting.
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