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Citywide cleanup slated for three days in March

The City of Schulenburg has scheduled its spring citywide cleanup on the following three dates this month: Saturday, March 11 - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15 - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 18 - 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is open only to citizens who live inside the city limits and who...
Sgt. Randy Thumann and Kolt pose in front of the Nissan Altima and the packages of cocaine they found after a traffic stop.

Sgt. Randy Thumann and Kolt pose in front of the Nissan Altima and the packages of cocaine they found after a traffic stop.

12 kilos of cocaine found after traffic stop

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Saturday, March 4 led to the seizure of 12 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $480,000.
Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

Opening-day ceremony kicks off Little League season

City Alderman Greg Thomas throws out the first pitch as part of Schulenburg Little League’s opening-day ceremony, held Saturday morning, March 4 at the Sports Complex.
Lady Horns start district against No. 2 Ganado

Lady Horns start district against No. 2 Ganado

Lady Horns start district against No. 2 Ganado

With a runner heading home, Lady Horn third baseman Hailey Kahlden fires to first base for the final out of the first inning last Tuesday.

City election to be held jointly with SISD

With both the City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD having contested races, the City Council unanimously approved an agreement to conduct a joint election on May 6 at its regular meeting on Monday, March 6.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Street takeover spurs governor’s action Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly.

Slash of services at St. Mark’s affecting Fayette County EMS

The Fayette County Commissioners Court met on Thursday, Feb. 23 and discussed the operations of Fayette County EMS as related to the discontinuation of certain services at St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange.

Civic Center remodeling progresses

The Schulenburg City Council approved Construction Managers of Southeast Texas, LLC to proceed with remodeling the interior of the Civic Center at its meeting last week. The vote was 3-1 withAlderman Clarence Ahlschlager opposing. He said he was concerned with not getting a firm price for the work.