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City honors Tidwell with proclamation

City honors Tidwell with proclamation

City honors Tidwell with proclamation

Over 46 years as a coach, going from high school to the college ranks and traveling to 40 countries, Larry Tidwell still says “this is home” when talking about Schulenburg.
From left: C.W. Leonard, Wesley Holub, Delvin Dieringer and Stanley Kubenka mark the graves of deceased veterans with flags at the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

From left: C.W. Leonard, Wesley Holub, Delvin Dieringer and Stanley Kubenka mark the graves of deceased veterans with flags at the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Over 1,100 flags placed on veterans’ graves

On Tuesday, May 24, American Legion McBride Post 143, Sons of the American Legion Squadron 143, Legion Riders and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 came together to place flags on deceased veterans’ graves in the area to honor them for Memorial Day.

Council hears criticism

Two individuals voiced their disapproval on a pair of different topics at the Schulenburg City Council meeting Monday, June 6.
Library kicks off summer program

Library kicks off summer program

Library kicks off summer program

Summer Reading Program activities got underway at the Schulenburg Public Library with Arts for Rural Texas hosting a sea life craft for youngsters on Friday, June 3. Kids used colorful chalk to create various aquatic creatures on paper (Photo #1).
Killion, BGC complete ‘cards for veterans’ project

Killion, BGC complete ‘cards for veterans’ project

Killion, BGC complete ‘cards for veterans’ project

The project of making 1,300 cards for veterans at the nine Texas State Veterans Homes has been completed by Liberty Killion working in conjunction with Boys & Girls Club members and staff.
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Runoff Election Results for County Judge

The Republican nominee for Fayette County judge was decided in the Runoff Election on Tuesday, May 24. Dan Mueller with 2,713 votes was the winner over Craig Moreau with 2,169 votes. The incumbent Fayette County judge, Joe Weber, chose not to seek re-election.
EDC putting up new sig

EDC putting up new sig

EDC putting up new sign

The drawing from Stokes Sign Company of Austin shows the brick sign that the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation has planned for the north side of town. EDC Board member Mark Friedrich presented the sketch to the City Council at its last meeting.
American Legion McBride Post 143 Commander Bob Heinrich places a flag on the “Grave of the Unknown Soldier.” Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

American Legion McBride Post 143 Commander Bob Heinrich places a flag on the “Grave of the Unknown Soldier.” Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horror of war recounted at Memorial Day Service

This year’s Memorial Day Service at Wolters Park included a special dedication and the harrowing experience of Army Ranger Pat Lyons. The event was sponsored by American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary, past members of VFW Post 5623, and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates.

Contractor selected for EMS Station 4 building

The Fayette County Commissioners Court selected a contractor for the new EMS Station 4 building in Schulenburg at its meeting on Thursday, May 26. The bid was awarded to Otto Construction of College Station for $596,875 after the recommendation of EMS Director Josh Vandever.

Wild hog traps for rent through Extension Office

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved an agreement which will allow individuals to rent wild hog traps through the County Extension Office at its meeting last week.