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Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

Eight young ladies from “And Then A New Day” in Schulenburg gave a special performance at Bugle Boy in La Grange on Thursday, June 9, after attending workshop sessions with musicians Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines earlier in the week.

Secondary principals plan crackdown on cell phones

High school students won’t be allowed to have their cell phones on during school next year while sixth through eighth graders will have to turn in theirs at the office each morning.
Teagan Branch Junior • La Grange High School Parents: Amanda & Bryan Branch Sponsor: Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse

Teagan Branch Junior • La Grange High School Parents: Amanda & Bryan Branch Sponsor: Fayette County Sheriff’s Posse

Six vying for Fayette County Fair Queen

Six young ladies will vie for the title of 2022 Fayette County Fair Queen, representing the La Grange, Flatonia, and Fayetteville communities. The winner is determined by sales of advance tickets to the fair.

County budget talks include proposed new phone system

At a budget workshop held by the Fayette County Commissioners Court last Thursday, IT Coordinator Kevin Wunderlich brought up updating the phone systems to a voice-over IP system using American Rescue Plan funds.

Trustees look to enhance school security measures

Having a police officer on school grounds five days a week and adding armed “guardians” from among staff members were possible security enhancements discussed by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees at its meeting Monday, June 20.

Court approves firm to do annual and single audit

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved using Trlicek & Co., P.C. to do the county’s annual audit and single audit at a special meeting on Thursday, June 16. County Auditor Cindy Havelka informed the commissioners that she wished to use the services of Greg Trlicek with Trlicek & Co.
KAZ McBRIDE - 1st team infielder

KAZ McBRIDE - 1st team infielder

28-2A Baseball All-District Selections

(U) Indicates unanimous selections Schulenburg players italicized Overall Most Valuable Player – Ryan Peterson (U), junior, Shiner. Offensive Most Valuable Player – Drew Wenske (U), junior, Shiner. Defensive Most Valuable Player – Brady Henke, junior, Weimar.
Museum window exhibit honors Jewish families

Museum window exhibit honors Jewish families

Museum window exhibit honors Jewish families

The Schulenburg Historical Museum has done a window honoring all past and present Jewish families. The exhibit is titled, “Central Texas Jews live their religion.” The Schulenburg Historical Museum, located at 631 N. Main St., is open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Photo from a prior Juneteenth event in La Grange.

Photo from a prior Juneteenth event in La Grange.

Schedule for Juneteenth event given

The Juneteenth Committee announces the final schedule of events for the weekend of June 17-19. Events will be held at the Randolph Recreation Center*, 653 E. Pearl St., La Grange, unless otherwise noted. Friday, June 17 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.