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First responders work the accident on Interstate 10 eastbound just east of the Schulenburg exit near midday this past Sunday, when an overturned SUV snarled traffic for some 40 minutes. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

First responders work the accident on Interstate 10 eastbound just east of the Schulenburg exit near midday this past Sunday, when an overturned SUV snarled traffic for some 40 minutes. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Local first responders have busy Sunday

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Accidents on Interstate 10 near Schulenburg kept law enforcement, firefighters, and EMS occupied this past Sunday, July 17 while inundating the town with traffic. The chaos followed a traffic stop by the Schulenburg Police Department on I-10 eastbound just east of the Highway 77 overpass.

Court proposes pay increases

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved proposing a five-percent increase for elected officials in the 2023 budget, which also includes a five-percent pay hike for employees.
Segura named all-around Novice Youth at national championship show in Oklahoma

Segura named all-around Novice Youth at national championship show in Oklahoma

Segura named all-around Novice Youth at national championship show in Oklahoma

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Klare Segura of Schulenburg captured the all-around Novice Youth title at the National Ranch & Stock Horse Alliance National Championship Show held in conjunction with the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships from June 21-25 at the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla.
SPD needs help to ID thieves at The Texan

SPD needs help to ID thieves at The Texan

SPD needs help to ID thieves at The Texan

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Security cameras at The Texan caught two individuals making off the $16,000 worth of tobacco products from behind the cashier counter at approximately 2:10 a.m. on Friday, July 8. The Schulenburg Police Department asks that anyone who can identify the suspects, call the SPD office at 979-743-2677.
Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Third Assistant Chief Darren Guentert (in the blue shirt) checks in with a Fayette County Sheriff’s Department deputy and Fayette County EMS at the entrance to Pilot off Highway 77 as the evacuation of the building and parking areas were nearly completed. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Third Assistant Chief Darren Guentert (in the blue shirt) checks in with a Fayette County Sheriff’s Department deputy and Fayette County EMS at the entrance to Pilot off Highway 77 as the evacuation of the building and parking areas were nearly completed. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Toxic gas leak at Pilot forces evacuations

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
No serious injuries resulted from a poisonous gas leaking from a tanker trailer at Pilot Monday afternoon, July 11 but it did lead to an evacuation of the immediate area.
MADYSON HOLUB

MADYSON HOLUB

Schulenburg Festival Pageant contestants

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
MISS SCHULENBURG MADYSON HOLUB, 15, daughter of Waylon & Jackie Holub Sponsor: Fayetteville Bank MISS SCHULENBURG HEAVEN HRACHOVY, 14, daughter of Laddie & Bridget Hrachovy Sponsor: her parents MISS SCHULENBURG AMANDA TOFEL, 16, daughter of Michael & Connie Tofel Sponsor: Ben’s Gun Store MISS...
On hand for a ribbon cutting at Saturday’s meet-and-greet community social were: (from left) BRIDGE executive directors Rebecca Powe and LaKeisha Brown-Moore, Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terri Wagner, and BRIDGE Executive Director LaToya Kindred-Ray.

On hand for a ribbon cutting at Saturday’s meet-and-greet community social were: (from left) BRIDGE executive directors Rebecca Powe and LaKeisha Brown-Moore, Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Terri Wagner, and BRIDGE Executive Director LaToya Kindred-Ray.

Local non-profit group, BRIDGE, holds community social

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
A little over a year since forming the local non-profit organization called BRIDGE, three ladies spearheaded a meet-and-greet community social in Schulenburg on Saturday, July 9 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Title-winning coach passes away at 88

Title-winning coach passes away at 88

Title-winning coach passes away at 88

News Staff
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Tom Walker, whose 61-year career included 11 seasons at Schulenburg ISD, passed away on July 1 at the age of 88. He guided the Shorthorns to their first state championship in football, winning the Class 1A title in 1972.
Rural Philanthropy Day set Nov. 4 at Blinn College

Rural Philanthropy Day set Nov. 4 at Blinn College

Rural Philanthropy Day set Nov. 4 at Blinn College

News Staff
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
Nonprofits in the area do great things for the community although at the same time, they need access to information and resources to help them lead quality organizations and maintain their impact.
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