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THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

THANKSGIVING WORSHIP SERVICE

News Staff
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 1103 James Ave. Pastor Pamela Sattiewhite of Steven’s Chapel United Methodist Church will preach. A meal follows worship. Please bring a dessert to share.

County building permit process discussed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The permit process for building in the county was brought up at last Thursday’s meeting of the Fayette County Commissioners Court.

Burn ban lifted on Nov. 10

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Fayette County Commissioners Court voted to lift the burn ban during its meeting on Thursday, Nov. 10. The motion, made by Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann and seconded by Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, passed unanimously.
On hand for the proclamation commemorating FEC’s 85th anniversary were: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Joe Weber, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) FEC Marketing and Training Coordinator Tracy Denton, and FEC General Manager Gary Don Nietsche. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

On hand for the proclamation commemorating FEC’s 85th anniversary were: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Joe Weber, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) FEC Marketing and Training Coordinator Tracy Denton, and FEC General Manager Gary Don Nietsche. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Fayette Electric Cooperative recognized for 85th anniversary

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, November 15, 2022
The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation commemorating Fayette Electric Cooperative’s 85th anniversary on Thursday, Nov. 10.

Holiday arts & crafts show set Nov. 13 by Chamber

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Sunday, Nov. 13, will be the Holiday in the Country arts and crafts show presented by the Greater Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and close at 4 p.m. The event will be held at the Schulenburg Hall (formerly known as the Schulenburg KC Hall), 405 South St.

City Council approves two $100,000 EDC loans

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Resolutions supporting low-interest loans from the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation to two local businesses were approved by the City Council at its meeting Monday, Nov. 7. CityAdministrator Tami Walker said a second reading and vote would be required before they go into effect.
FFA’ers place first in district contests

FFA’ers place first in district contests

FFA’ers place first in district contests

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Schulenburg FFA members who brought home first-place awards at the Horizon District Leadership Development event on Wednesday, Nov.
Annual Veterans Day observance held in Praha on Sunday

Annual Veterans Day observance held in Praha on Sunday

Annual Veterans Day observance held in Praha on Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Ret. U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Mike Whitten (left) gives the keynote address at the 60th annual Veterans Day Memorial Service in Praha on Sunday, Nov. 6. The annual observance was started by the late Rev.
The grave marker of Capt. Milton Frazer (engraved with the incorrect year of death) in Navidad Baptist Cemetery, which is located about three miles south of Schulenburg on Vacek Loop

The grave marker of Capt. Milton Frazer (engraved with the incorrect year of death) in Navidad Baptist Cemetery, which is located about three miles south of Schulenburg on Vacek Loop

Local American Legion asking for help to move headstone of Civil War veteran

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Coinciding with Veterans Day this week, Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 member Ed Semler submitted the following story about a Civil War soldier and how he ended up with a headstone in a cemetery about three miles south of town along with efforts to relocate the grave marker.

Dates for this year’s ‘Deputy Santa’ program announced

News Staff
Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and the deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office have announced that this year’s Deputy Santa Program will be conducted from Monday, Nov. 21 to Friday, Dec. 16. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different locations on Dec. 21.
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