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Strained sewer plant discussed at Council meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
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.
EDC gives City $100,000 grant for Civic Center repairs

EDC gives City $100,000 grant for Civic Center repairs

EDC gives City $100,000 grant for Civic Center repairs

News Staff
Tuesday, August 23, 2022
Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (left) presents a $100,000 check to City of Schulenburg Permit Officer Kenny Schramek. At its meeting last week, the EDC Board of Directors voted in favor of the grant to help the City with renovations to the Civic Center.

Mexican national man found deceased off I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Sunday, Aug. 14 at approximately 7:09 a.m., Fayette County dispatchers received a 911 call from a motorist who had stopped for a break near Interstate 10.

City Council advances tax rate of $0.21113

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
With an increase in property values, the Schulenburg City Council proposed a slightly lower tax rate for the coming fiscal year at its regular meeting Monday,Aug. 16. CityAdministrator Tami Walker recommended the “voter approval rate” of $0.21113 per $100 of valuation.
Award presented to Fayette County Historical Commission

Award presented to Fayette County Historical Commission

Commissioners Court sets proposed tax rate, public hearings

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved a proposed property tax rate for the 2023 budget at $0.44219 per $100 valuation, a decrease from the current rate of $0.4640. Any amount above $0.44219, known as the “voter approval tax rate,” would require an election.

Pursuit from Colorado County ends in Flatonia

News Staff
Tuesday, August 16, 2022
On Friday, Aug. 12 at approximately 10:06 p.m., a “be on the lookout” was issued for a gray Ford SUV involved in multiple hit-and-run incidents on Interstate 10 entering Fayette County from Colorado County.
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