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Muldoon VFD, with assistance from Flatonia Fire & Rescue, extinguished a pole barn fire on property off Roy Road. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Muldoon VFD, with assistance from Flatonia Fire & Rescue, extinguished a pole barn fire on property off Roy Road. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Barn fire extinguished in Muldoon area March 13

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire on Roy Rod off FM 2237 on Monday, March 13 around 12:30 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
April 2023 proclaimed Autism Acceptance Month

April 2023 proclaimed Autism Acceptance Month

April 2023 proclaimed Autism Acceptance Month

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
On Thursday, March 9, the Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation designating April 2023 as Autism Acceptance Month. Turtle Wing Foundation Executive Director Destiny Psencik was on hand to accept the proclamation.
Honored at Sunday’s “Women Making History” event were: (from left) Hallettsville Mayor Alice Jo Summers, Nordheim Mayor Katherine Payne, Cuero Mayor Sara Post-Meyer, Columbus Assistant City Secretary Dinah Jacobs (representing Mayor Lori An Gobert), Schulenburg Mayor Elaine Kocian, La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, and Smiley Mayor Lisa Benavidez. Not present: Nixon Mayor Dorothy Riojas. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Honored at Sunday’s “Women Making History” event were: (from left) Hallettsville Mayor Alice Jo Summers, Nordheim Mayor Katherine Payne, Cuero Mayor Sara Post-Meyer, Columbus Assistant City Secretary Dinah Jacobs (representing Mayor Lori An Gobert), Schulenburg Mayor Elaine Kocian, La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, and Smiley Mayor Lisa Benavidez. Not present: Nixon Mayor Dorothy Riojas. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Mayors honored as ‘Women Making History’

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
To celebrate Women’s History Month, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas hosted a “Women Making History” event on Sunday afternoon at Sengelmann Hall in downtown Schulenburg.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment rate increases 0.1 percent in January

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
The Texas seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate increased by 0.1 percent in January to 3.9 percent from a revised rate of 3.8 percent in December 2022 while remaining below 4.0 percent dating back to March 2022, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

St. Mark’s finances, status discussed at length

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
A prolonged discussion took place at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, March 9 between members of the public, representatives of St. Mark’s Medical Center and Community Hospital Corporation, along with the elected officials.

Purchase of radio repeater approved for County VFDs

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Volunteer fire departments’ request to use American Rescue Plan funds to purchase a new VHF repeater and a backup battery was approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting last Thursday The maximum amount coming out of the ARP funds was set at $30,000.
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Janda’s ace leads Horns

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Reid Janda retrieves his ball after recording a hole-in-one during the Flatonia tournament. He led the Shorthorns to a first-place team finish with the top individual score. For more, see SPORTS.
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Vacek lifts his way to state

News Staff
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Shorthorn junior Jacob Vacek completes a dead lift at the regional powerlifting meet this past Saturday. He totaled 1,210 pounds in the 165-pound weight class to earn a silver medal as well as qualify for the state event in Abilene later this month. For more, see SPORTS.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Texas again leads state in new corporate projects Texas once again has topped the list for new and expanded corporate facilities added in a year, according to Site Selection Magazine. With 1,028 new projects in 2022, the state had more than the next two states combined – Illinois and Ohio.
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