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THE Three toy boxes with U.S. currency totaling $199,000 found during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia are shown above.

THE Three toy boxes with U.S. currency totaling $199,000 found during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia are shown above.

Money laundering arrest made after $199,000 discovered in toy boxes

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
A felony money laundering arrest was made following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia on Tuesday, Feb. 22, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reported that at approximately 12:40 p.m.
In-person and mail-in early voting under way

In-person and mail-in early voting under way

In-person and mail-in early voting under way

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Early voting by personal appearance in the Democratic and Republican Primary Elections continues at the Fayette County Elections Office, 275 Ellinger Road, La Grange. Early voting began on Monday Feb. 14 and the final day for early voting is Friday, Feb. 25.

Two resign, one hired at SISD

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees accepted two resignations and approved one new hire at a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 17. The action was taken following an executive session.

Burglar caught in the act at KC Hall

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
Officers responded to a burglary in progress at the Knights of Columbus Hall early Monday morning, Feb. 21 and caught the suspect after he fled on foot. Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reported that the call came in at about 12:30 a.m.

Two City Council spots contested, school board candidates unopposed

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The City of Schulenburg will be holding an election on May 7 while the Schulenburg ISD can forego the process. With the candidate filing period ending on Friday, Feb. 18, two of the three alderman positions on the ballot will be contested.
TWO OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS at Saturday’s Black History Month program were longtime educator Gladys Marie Calhoun (above) and Schulenburg City Council Alderman Greg Thomas (at right). Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

TWO OF THE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS at Saturday’s Black History Month program were longtime educator Gladys Marie Calhoun (above) and Schulenburg City Council Alderman Greg Thomas (at right). Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Black History Month celebration held locally

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
In all of the memories shared by speakers at Saturday morning’s Black History Month program, the recurring theme centered around the families that shaped their lives and contributed to Schulenburg’s African-American community.

Burn ban enacted Feb. 15

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
A ban on outdoor burning for Fayette County became effective on Feb. 15 at 1 p.m. At an emergency Commissioners Court meeting, an order was signed by County Judge Joe Weber restricting outdoor burning. Residents are warned to refrain from burning anything, including kitchen trash and brush piles.
Primary Election Polling Sites

Primary Election Polling Sites

Primary Election Polling Sites

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, March 1, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. In Fayette County, Republicans and Democrats vote at the same sites. Polling sites are as follows:
A 2019 gray Ford Raptor was pursued by law enforcement from I-10 in Schulenburg east to the 677 exit, after which the vehicle got on I-10 westbound. The vehicle came to a stop on I-10 in Flatonia due to spike strips being deployed.

A 2019 gray Ford Raptor was pursued by law enforcement from I-10 in Schulenburg east to the 677 exit, after which the vehicle got on I-10 westbound. The vehicle came to a stop on I-10 in Flatonia due to spike strips being deployed.

Pursuit on Interstate 10 starts in Schulenburg, ends in Flatonia

News Staff
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
A pursuit on Interstate 10 that began in Schulenburg, headed east and then reversed direction ended at Flatonia on Thursday, Feb. 17, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reported that at approximately 10:22 p.m., Sgt.
March 1 Primary Election ballots

March 1 Primary Election ballots

On the Tuesday, March 1 Primary Election ballots

News Staff
Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The following shows the order of the March 1 ballots for both the Republican and Democratic primaries in Fayette County (the official ballot will also include Spanish). In each race, whether contested or not, the ballot has the instructions “Vote for None or One.”
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