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The Bluebonnet Trails Enrichment Center, located in the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building on Bucek St. across from Schulenburg Elementary School, will be closing at the end of October. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

The Bluebonnet Trails Enrichment Center, located in the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building on Bucek St. across from Schulenburg Elementary School, will be closing at the end of October. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

With workshop closing, future of FCCID building remains uncertain

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services cited rising costs, increased regulations, and fewer clients as reasons for closing its Enrichment Center in Schulenburg at the end of October. Located in the Henry Dittrich Sr.
McBride appointed to Bluebonnet Trails board

McBride appointed to Bluebonnet Trails board

McBride appointed to Bluebonnet Trails board

At the meeting on Thursday, Aug. 25, the Fayette County Commissioners Court appointed Shannon McBride of Schulenburg to the Bluebonnet Trails Community Services Board of Trustees, for a term from Sept. 1, 2022 through Aug. 31, 2024.

Commissioners Court holds hearing on County budget

The Fayette County Commissioners Court met on Thursday, Aug. 25, holding a public hearing on the 2023 proposed county budget. The proposed budget for 2023 will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by $2,424,752, which is a 14.
BOB HEINRICH

BOB HEINRICH

After 44 years, Heinrich steps down from FCCID board

Since 1978, Bob Heinrich has been an integral part of local efforts to serve adults with special needs and he shared the evolution of mental health care in Schulenburg at his final meeting last Wednesday.

School budget, tax rate approved by trustees

By Darrell Vyvjala Schulenburg Sticker Staff The Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees voted 7-0 to adopt the budget and tax rate 2022-23 at its regular monthly meeting on Monday, Aug. 29.
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Lady Horns stay busy

Kieryn Adams picks up a dig in the first set on Aug. 16 against Bellville. Through two weeks, the Lady Horns’ record stood at 9-10. Their busy early-season schedule continues this week with a trip to the Goliad tournament along with a 4:30 p.m. contest Friday at home against Industrial.

Strained sewer plant discussed at Council meeting

Recent problems at the wastewater treatment plant on Babylon Lane were brought up at the Schulenburg City Council meeting last week. Water & Wastewater Department Superintendent Eric Cullen said the average flow in August had been 326,000 gallons a day with a high of over 400,000 gallons.
‘Active shooter’ training held at SISD

‘Active shooter’ training held at SISD

‘Active shooter’ training held at SISD

During the professional development at the beginning of the school year, the staff of Schulenburg ISD was able to receive training in the event of an active shooter on campus.

State marks lowest unemployment since pre-pandemic

In July 2022, the Texas seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate again reached its lowest reading since February 2020 at 4.0 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from June 2022, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.