Commissioner reports on upcoming bridge closure

Fayette County Commissioner Drew Brossmann issued a press release late last week to inform the public about an upcoming bridge closure in Precinct 4. Starting on Monday, Feb. 13, the structure over Criswell Creek on East Radhost School Road will be closed for replacement.

Woman escapes serious injury in accident on Highway 90 Monday

Fayette County EMS, the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department, Schulenburg Police Department, and Department of Public Safety responded to an accident involving a car striking an 18-wheeler in foggy conditions on Monday, Feb. 6. The call came in at 6:50 a.m.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Lawmakers push $15K teacher raises A group of House Democrats is proposing a $15,000 raise for the state’s teachers and a 25% raise for other state employees by using some of the state’s record budget surplus. State Rep.

‘We Are Arts!’ exhibit to open Feb. 4 at ARTS Gorman Gallery in Schulenburg

Arts for Rural Texas will host a reception celebrating the creative voices of its talented teachers and staff from the past 20 years at a reception on Saturday, Feb. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the ARTS Gorman Gallery in Schulenburg.

Horns fly past two 28-2A foes

Tyler Ryba soars to the basket in the first quarter of the Shorthorns’ 17-point win over Ganado last Tuesday. He was one of five Horns who scored in double figures. Even though Ryba missed most of Friday’s game with an injury, Schulenburg downed Weimar by 23 points. For more, see SPORTS.

Laredo man arrested for graffiti at St. Rose

The north wall of a building at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School, shown above from Baumgarten Street, was painted with graffiti the night of Saturday, Jan. 28 or in the early morning hours of Sunday, Jan. 29, according to the Schulenburg Police Department.

Commissioner Brossmann reviews work in Precinct 4 during 2022

Fayette County Commissioner Drew Brossmann provided the following review of last year in Precinct 4: “For the year 2022, we were able to rework 8.25 miles of road. That means hauled out with base material, ground up, laid down, and two shots of chip seal. We also seal coated 5.7 miles of road.