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Officials warn of fire danger

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
Although an early-week front and tropical moisture prior to the weekend should provide a brief respite from the soaring heat and dry conditions, officials urged residents to take the utmost caution to avoid setting fires.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

Unemployment rate falls statewide, increases in area

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
The seasonally-adjusted Texas unemployment rate for May was 4.2 percent, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from April 2022, according to the latest figures from the Texas Workforce Commission. The national seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remained steady at 3.6 percent from April to May.
Smokey Bear visits library

Smokey Bear visits library

Smokey Bear visits library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 28, 2022
A couple of the 50 or so youngsters on hand at the Schulenburg Public Library last Friday, June 24 get a “high five” from Smokey Bear during a presentation by Texas A&M Forest Service representatives.
Mini Horse Helpers come to Library

Mini Horse Helpers come to Library

Mini Horse Helpers come to Library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
A couple of youngsters pet “Bo” (left) outside the Schulenburg Public Library and (right) volunteers with Mini Horse Helpers of La Grange share the story “Little Bit Goes to the Library” inside on Friday, June 17. The visit was part of the library’s summer reading program and about 95 attended.
Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

Young ladies perform at Bugle Boy

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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

News Staff
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
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.
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