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Based on the unofficial results, winners in the contested races from the local elections were: (top, from left) Connie Koopmann, mayor-elect; Frank Wick III, Place 2 alderman-elect; Scott Stoner, Place 3 alderman-elect; (bottom, from left) Jarrod “Buck” Schramek, trustee-elect; Troy Brenek, trustee-elect; and Hale Hentges, trustee-elect.

Based on the unofficial results, winners in the contested races from the local elections were: (top, from left) Connie Koopmann, mayor-elect; Frank Wick III, Place 2 alderman-elect; Scott Stoner, Place 3 alderman-elect; (bottom, from left) Jarrod “Buck” Schramek, trustee-elect; Troy Brenek, trustee-elect; and Hale Hentges, trustee-elect.

Vote totals from May 6 City, SISD elections

The following are unofficial results from the City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD elections held Saturday, May 6.
Blue-winged teal, eastern bluebird

Blue-winged teal, eastern bluebird

Blue-winged teal, eastern bluebird

John Landa, “The Schulenbirder,” sends two photos taken on Sunday, April 23 on his property off Steiber Road. Left – Blue-winged teal. This is a breeding male, which bears the distinctive bold white crescent in front of the eye, and the polka-dotted sides. Right – Eastern bluebird.
On hand for the $40,000 grant presentation were: (from left) Fayette Community Foundation Executive Director Susannah Mikulin, EMS Director Josh Vandever, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann.

On hand for the $40,000 grant presentation were: (from left) Fayette Community Foundation Executive Director Susannah Mikulin, EMS Director Josh Vandever, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann.

FCF administers $40,000 grant for EMS station

The Fayette Community Foundation announce last week that it administered a $40,000 designated grant on behalf of an anonymous donor to the Fayette County EMS on Wednesday, April 12.

Noise issues brought up at commissioners’ meeting last Thursday

As part of an agenda item for discussion at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, April 27, Don Mendel and Steve Cain spoke about an oil and gas location as well as a compressor station located close to their residences.

Elections for City & SISD this Saturday

The joint elections for the City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD will be held on Saturday, May 6 at the Schulenburg Public Library, 310 Simpson St. The polling site will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The language on the ballot and order of candidates follow.
Magliolo repeats as Class 2A Region IV high jump champion

Magliolo repeats as Class 2A Region IV high jump champion

Magliolo repeats as Class 2A Region IV high jump champion

With a personal record of 5-feet, 5-inches, Lady Horn junior Meredith Magliolo claimed the gold medal in the high jump at the Class 2A Region IV Track and Field Championships for the second straight year.

Superintendent issues statement on parent’s Public Forum remarks

Dr. Julie Motomura, who took over as Schulenburg ISD’s superintendent last week, issued the following statement in response to comments made during Public Forum at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday night, April 24: “Schulenburg ISD takes all policy matters seriously.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Celebrating a bi-district sweep

Lady Horn head coach Gilbert Price splashes some of his team with water as they celebrate their bi-district win over Charlotte Saturday in Marion. The girls returned the favor, and more, dumping a cooler of ice water on an unsuspecting coach Price right after they took a team photo.