SWCD Conservation Rancher Award

Glen and Gina Minzenmeyer (right, center) accept the Conservation Rancher Award during the annual Conservation Awards Banquet of the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District No. 341. The event was held on Feb. 3.

Filings in local elections accepted through Friday

Those wanting to run for Place 1 or Place 2 on the Schulenburg City Council or mayor as well as for three at-large positions on the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees must file their candidate applications by this Friday, Feb. 17.

Trustees consider building purchase

Four members of the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees convened a special meeting last Wednesday, Feb. 8 to tour the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building on Bucek Street.

Bridge closure announced

Fayette County Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann announced that another bridge replacement project has been scheduled. Bruno Road, which runs from FM 2672 to FM 956 north of High Hill, will be closed at the bridge over Walker Branch starting on Wednesday, Feb. 22.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

Bulletin Board

Black History Month Gift at Stevens Chapel UMC In honor of African American History Month and Valentine’s Day, the first 50 community members to stop by Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 12 between noon and 1 p.m. will receive a special gift (while supplies last).

Meetings

The Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association is planning a field trip for a luncheon at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia on Monday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. All public school retired employees are encouraged to come for food and fellowship.