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Schulenburg ISD school board members (from left) Mike Zweschper, Jarrod Schramek, Joel Blansitt, and Michael “Dumas” Demel walk through the workshop during their tour of the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises Building last week. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Schulenburg ISD school board members (from left) Mike Zweschper, Jarrod Schramek, Joel Blansitt, and Michael “Dumas” Demel walk through the workshop during their tour of the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises Building last week. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Trustees consider building purchase

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Four members of the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees convened a special meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 8 to tour the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building on Bucek Street.

Bridge closure announced

News Staff
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Fayette County Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann announced that another bridge replacement project has been scheduled. Bruno Road, which runs from FM 2672 to FM 956 north of High Hill, will be closed at the bridge over Walker Branch starting on Wednesday, Feb. 22.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Black History Month Gift at Stevens Chapel UMC In honor of African American History Month and Valentine’s Day, the first 50 community members to stop by Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 12 between noon and 1 p.m. will receive a special gift (while supplies last).

Meetings

Fayette Retired Teachers’ Association
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association is planning a field trip for a luncheon at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia on Monday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. All public school retired employees are encouraged to come for food and fellowship. Anyone planning to attend is asked to RSVP by Friday, Feb.
American Legion Post 143 and Navidad Baptist Cemetery Association ceremonially remove Captain Milton Frazer’s headstone at Navidad Baptist Cemetery near Schulenburg.

American Legion Post 143 and Navidad Baptist Cemetery Association ceremonially remove Captain Milton Frazer’s headstone at Navidad Baptist Cemetery near Schulenburg.

Civil War veteran’s headstone sent home to Kentucky by local American Legion Post

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Editor’s note: The following was written by Ed Semler about American Legion Post 143 completing the move of Civil War veteran Captain Milton Frazer’s headstone from Navidad Baptist Cemetery to Kentucky.

Hazard Mitigation Plan meeting reset for Thurs.

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
A meeting seeking public input on Fayette County’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, originally scheduled for Feb. 2, was moved to this Thursday, Feb. 9. It will be held at 5 p.m. at the EMS Station, 1721 N. Von Minden Road in La Grange.
CALLENE ZAPALAC

CALLENE ZAPALAC

Zapalac takes over as high school principal at SISD

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Schulenburg ISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Douglas Moore issued the following statement on Monday, Feb. 6: “I am excited to share that Mrs. Callene Zapalac has been promoted as our new high school principal effective Feb. 7. Many of you are familiar with Mrs.

Crimestoppers issues reward in graffiti case

News Staff
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Fayette County Crimestoppers announced that a reward was given to a local individual for providing information concerning a criminal act in Schulenburg. The Schulenburg Police Department sought the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for spray-painting the north wall of a St.
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