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Sticker wins nine awards in STPA contest

The Sticker received awards in nine of the 10 categories it entered in the South Texas Press Association’s Better Newspaper Contest. Winners in three divisions were announced during the STPA’s 96th annual convention, held April 21- 23 in Corpus Christi. All entries were published in 2021 editions.
‘The Sinclair’ picked as most unique vacation rental

‘The Sinclair’ picked as most unique vacation rental

‘The Sinclair’ picked as most unique vacation rental

“The Sinclair” gas station, located on the west side of Schulenburg off Summit Street (Highway 90), was nominated by Evolve Vacation Rentals as one of its top 20 unique vacation homes in the United States. After several rounds of voting by the public, The Sinclair was named the No.
SISD salary chart OK’d, paras’ pay increased

SISD salary chart OK’d, paras’ pay increased

SISD salary chart OK’d, paras’ pay increased

Schulenburg ISD’s paraprofessionals and secretaries will be getting about a $3 an hour bump in pay next school year after action by the Board of Trustees at its meeting last month.
SPD officers confiscated the drugs and a firearm shown above from a vehicle that ran through a barricade last week.

SPD officers confiscated the drugs and a firearm shown above from a vehicle that ran through a barricade last week.

Running thru road block results in charges

A 27-year-old man from Columbus was charged with possession of marijuana and unlawfully carrying a weapon after he disregarded warning signs and barricades, according to a press release from the Schulenburg Police Department. SPD Chief Troy Brenek reported that, on April 20 at approximately 4 p.m.
Unemployment rate decreases statewide, drops significantly in area

Unemployment rate decreases statewide, drops significantly in area

Unemployment rate decreases statewide, drops significantly in area

In March, the seasonally-adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 4.4 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from February 2022, and 2.0 percentage points below the level set one year ago, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Horns come through with big win over Ganado

Horns come through with big win over Ganado

Horns come through with big win over Ganado

The Shorthorns kept themselves in the thick of the playoff race in District 28-2A with a 5-1 victory over Ganado at the Sports Complex last week.

Drug testing policy, notice for sale of land approved by SISD trustees

An updated drug testing policy from the Texas Association of School Boards was unanimously approved by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Monday, April 18. Superintendent Duane Limbaugh said it would apply to all students in grades 7 through 12 who participate in any U.I.
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City election includes two contested races

The Sticker posed a set of questions to the four City Council candidates involved in two contested races for the May 7 election in an effort to help voters make their decisions. Their responses appear below.

SISD band’s trip to D.C. postponed

Schulenburg ISD Band Director Justin Bartlett issued the following statement last week: “As you all know, the Schulenburg Shorthorn Marching Band has been selected to represent Texas in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
Regional tennis tournament competitors

Regional tennis tournament competitors

Regional tennis tournament competitors

Schulenburg High School student-athletes who qualified for the Class 2A Region IV Tennis Tournament were: (from left) Manny Herrera and Misael Cortez, in boys’ doubles; Riley Zapalac and Presley Sommer, in girls’ doubles; Tamara Otto, in girls’ singles; and Kevin Nieto and Kaz McBride, in boys’...