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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Senate passes tax cut package The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools.
First district wins for Horns

First district wins for Horns

First district wins for Horns

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Kaz McBride slides safely to home plate, scoring on a wild pitch in the Shorthorns’ 10-0 win over Louise on Friday. They notched their first victory in District 29-2A earlier last week in Bloomington. For more, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Bill would require fentanyl education The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep. Terry Wilson, R-Georgetown, to file a bill that would require 10 hours of education annually concerning the dangers of the drug to students in sixth grade and up, the...
The variety of ros aries made by Barbara Patterson of Schulenburg is shown in the photos. The top center photo shows rosaries boxed for shipment to Our Lady’s Rosary Makers in Louisville, Kentucky. Patterson made over 1,000 rosaries for the organization, but she also made rosaries in St. Rose’s colors (photo above) to be given locally at Christmas.

The variety of ros aries made by Barbara Patterson of Schulenburg is shown in the photos. The top center photo shows rosaries boxed for shipment to Our Lady’s Rosary Makers in Louisville, Kentucky. Patterson made over 1,000 rosaries for the organization, but she also made rosaries in St. Rose’s colors (photo above) to be given locally at Christmas.

Local lady makes more than 1,000 rosaries

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Barbara Patterson of Schulenburg made over a thousand rosaries for the Mission Department of Our Lady’s Rosary Makers, located in Louisville, Kentucky. Her husband, Clarence Beckley, assisted by taking the boxes of finished rosaries to be shipped and picking up supplies for her.
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Deputy makes two arrests after checking on vehicle with flat tire

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Two arrests were made after Deputy Austin Moore stopped to perform a welfare check on a vehicle parked on the side of Interstate 10 about five miles west of Schulenburg on Wednesday, March 15, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Trustees move forward with master plan for facilities projects

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
An architectural firm was authorized to proceed with formulating a master plan addressing areas identified for upgrades at Schulenburg ISD. The Board of Trustees approved the fee schedule of Architects Rabe + Partners by a 7-0 vote at Monday night’s meeting.
8th annual event set for April 1 downtown

8th annual event set for April 1 downtown

8th annual event set for April 1 downtown

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
The EighthAnnual Schulenburg Sausagefest will take place in downtown Schulenburg on Saturday, April 1. The event includes several contests (sausage-making, wine, pickles, and sauerkraut) as well as arts & crafts vendors, non-profit organization booths, live music, and children/family activities.
SHS District OAP award recipients

SHS District OAP award recipients

SHS District OAP award recipients

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Two cast members and one from the supporting crew of Schulenburg High School’s One Act Play earned awards at the district competition held March 7 at El Campo High School. Blake Helms (left), acting in the lead role as Charlie, received the All-Star Cast Award.
SPD officers located a small baggie of cocaine at the base of a seat during their search of an Impala on March 16.

SPD officers located a small baggie of cocaine at the base of a seat during their search of an Impala on March 16.

Traffic stops lead to busts for SPD

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Schulenburg Police Department officers found drugs after stopping a 2004 Chevrolet Impala on Thursday, March 16 at approximately 11:34 p.m. for a traffic offense. The stop was conducted on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 676 about two miles east of the Schulenburg exit.
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