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3 arrested for home break-in

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
It took authorities only about 20 minutes to catch would-be thieves after a home security system detected intruders early on Thursday, April 7.
SHS track teams finish in top three at district meet

SHS track teams finish in top three at district meet

SHS track teams finish in top three at district meet

News Staff
Tuesday, April 12, 2022
The Shorthorn and Lady Horn varsities both brought home runner-up plaques from the District 28-2A track meet, held on Friday, April 8 in Ganado. In the junior varsity division, the Horns topped the field of seven schools while the Lady Horns placed third.

Library gets $5,000 grant from Tocker Foundation

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
The Schulenburg Public Library received a $5,000 grant for the year 2022 from the Tocker Foundation for books. The Tocker Foundation promotes Texas public libraries in communities of 12,000 or less.
MORE WINNERS FROM SATURDAY’S SCHULENBURG SAUSAGEFEST

MORE WINNERS FROM SATURDAY’S SCHULENBURG SAUSAGEFEST

MORE WINNERS FROM SATURDAY’S SCHULENBURG SAUSAGEFEST

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
SAUERKRAUT – 1ST PLACE: Heather Kainer (right), accepting for her son, Casey Kainer. Also shown is Chamber Executive Director Terri Wagner. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala PICKLES – 1ST PLACE: Maggie Demel (right). Also shown is Chamber Executive Director Terri Wagner.
Junior High teachers and staff on hand to congratulate Principal Callene Zapalac (front, holding check) after notification came that she was a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education award were: (middle, from left) Kayla Willey, Rhonda Walters, Michelle Beyer, Amy DeMarco, Kim Wellborn, Megan Zapalac; (back, from left) Jeraline Wick, Melissa Adcox, Jennifer Knigge, Donna Janda, Sharon Jochen, Wesley Kutac, Melissa Zapalac, Heather Pavlu, Amy Brenner, and Lindy Lantelme.

Junior High teachers and staff on hand to congratulate Principal Callene Zapalac (front, holding check) after notification came that she was a finalist for the H-E-B Excellence in Education award were: (middle, from left) Kayla Willey, Rhonda Walters, Michelle Beyer, Amy DeMarco, Kim Wellborn, Megan Zapalac; (back, from left) Jeraline Wick, Melissa Adcox, Jennifer Knigge, Donna Janda, Sharon Jochen, Wesley Kutac, Melissa Zapalac, Heather Pavlu, Amy Brenner, and Lindy Lantelme.

SJH principal named as finalist for statewide award

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
From more than 1,500 applicants from across the state, Schulenburg Junior High Principal Callene Zapalac has been selected as a finalist for one of the 2022 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards.
Top winners at 7th Annual Sausagefest

Top winners at 7th Annual Sausagefest

Top winners at 7th Annual Sausagefest

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Schulenburg Sausagefest returned to downtown this past Saturday, April 2. Along with an afternoon and evening of music, food, and refreshments, a total of 10 teams along with several individuals entered the variety of contests.

Bids approved for Civic Center, street project

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Even with high price tags, work at two locations was deemed as urgently needed by the Schulenburg City Council. The aldermen unanimously approved a bid to replace the roof and walls of the Civic Center as well as voted 5-0 to hire a contractor to complete concrete work on Keuper Avenue.

March rainfall totals 3.22”

News Staff
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported five rainfall recordings in March totaling 3.22 inches.
SVFD firefighter Travis Leihardt uses a foam and water mixture to contain Thursday’s chimney fire. Assisting is fellow SVFD member John Schindler. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

SVFD firefighter Travis Leihardt uses a foam and water mixture to contain Thursday’s chimney fire. Assisting is fellow SVFD member John Schindler. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Fire at local residence contained to chimney

Darrell Vyvjala,
Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Major damage to a home at the corner of South Main Street and Herder Avenue was averted thanks to an attentive passerby and the quick response of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department on March 31.
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