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Architectural firm picked for SISD facilities upgrades

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Efforts to address renovation needs at Schulenburg ISD moved forward with the Board of Trustees’ 7-0 vote to hire Architects Rabe + Partners at its meeting last week. The action came following an executive session.

Precinct 3 justice of the peace addresses low ticket collections

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard a report from Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Charles Zapalac at its meeting last Thursday. “At the past meeting, y’all had some concerns about my collections being lower than the rest of the precincts in the county,” Zapalac said.
Jeffrey All en Timpson

Jeffrey All en Timpson

Traffic stop near Schulenburg on I-10 results in felony arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Saturday, Feb. 25 at approximately 8:59 a.m., Deputy Herman Olvera was patrolling Interstate 10 and conducted a traffic stop resulting in the arrest of two subjects on felony charges.

HHSC warns of scammers targeting Lone Star Card

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The Texas Health & Human Services Commission is receiving an increase in reports of scams targeting clients who use Lone Star Cards and is urging Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits to monitor purchases on...
ARLEAS UPTON KEA

ARLEAS UPTON KEA

League of Women Voters holding event here March 12

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas is hosting a celebration of Women Making History from 2-4 p.m. on March 12 at Schulenburg’s historic Sengelmann Hall.

St. Mark’s announces changes to its services

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The governing Board of St. Mark’s Medical Center voted unanimously to pursue becoming a Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) to allow the hospital to remain open and continue to provide select medical services to the community.

Local election filings finalized, except unexpired Place 3 seat

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The filing period ended at 5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 for Place 1 and Place 2 on the Schulenburg City Council as well as mayor and three at-large positions on the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees. The period to file for alderman Place 3, an unexpired term, continues through March 5.

Statement from county judge on hospital situation

News Staff
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller issued the following statement on Thursday, Feb. 16: “I give you information today about an unpleasant subject. Our hospital in La Grange is on the brink of closure. We, the residents of this county, have a problem and we must face it.
Dr. Virginia Glass Berry, with a backdrop of the most influential African-Americans in the country’s history, gives the keynote address at Saturday’s Black History Month Celebration. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Dr. Virginia Glass Berry, with a backdrop of the most influential African-Americans in the country’s history, gives the keynote address at Saturday’s Black History Month Celebration. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Parade, program mark Black History Month

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Messages of resistance, resiliency, education, and faith resonated at Schulenburg’s Second Annual Black History Month Celebration held on Saturday, Feb. 18. “To me, we are resistant to the ill-treatment and malice,” Della Adams said during the program at Wolters Park Pavilion.
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