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This photo of an early-morning fire that destroyed the home of a local family appeared in the Aug. 12 issue.

This photo of an early-morning fire that destroyed the home of a local family appeared in the Aug. 12 issue.

A look back at 2021 from the Sticker files

Editor’s Note: The following are some of the top stories from the last six months of 2021 from the issues of the Sticker. Stories from January through June appeared in last week’s issue. JULY 1 The Rev. Timothy Kosler, pastor of St.
Two injured in three-vehicle mishap

Two injured in three-vehicle mishap

Two injured in three-vehicle mishap

An accident Saturday at the intersection of Lyons Avenue and Summit Street involved three vehicles and resulted in two individuals going to the hospital.

Ballot by Mail application revised

The Application for a Ballot by Mail has been revised by the Texas Secretary of State, according to Fayette County Elections Administrator Terri Hefner. Voters who want to vote by mail must use this new application to request a ballot by mail.

New voter registration cards mailed

New voter registration cards are being mailed to all active registered voters in Fayette County, according to Elections Administrator Terri Hefner. The new voter cards are blue and voters should review their cards to make sure the information is correct.

Republican candidate forums set

The Fayette County Republican Party will host Republican candidate forums covering the three contested races in Fayette County and the state representative candidates. These forums are free and open to all voters wanting to make an informed decision in the March 1 Primary.
Tourney action

Tourney action

Tourney action

Tamara Otto (left) takes a bump and scores in the second quarter against Hallettsville at the Weimar tournament while Rodney Walton (right) drives in for a hoop in the first quarter against Gonzales in the Schulenburg tourney.
Morita Fort by Vicki Wiste

Morita Fort by Vicki Wiste

Photo exhibit to open at ARTS at the Old Stanzel

Time and the rhythm of life are captured in the exhibition “Lasting Impressions” featured at ARTS at the Old Stanzel, opening this Saturday, Jan. 8 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The artwork of five photographers will be on exhibit in the show at the newly-opened gallery located in Schulenburg.
Martha Tauch celebrates 105th birthday

Martha Tauch celebrates 105th birthday

Martha Tauch celebrates 105th birthday

Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center resident Martha Tauch was honored by the facility with a cake and corsage on her 105th birthday last Thursday, Dec. 30. She then celebrated with family and friends outside the nursing home, which is located on College Street.

COVID-19 Omicron update, area testing types & locations given

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau reported that, as predicted, Omicron has become the predominant strain throughout the region and the vast majority of cases are now the Omicron variant. In a press release issued on Thursday, Dec.
This photo of the 2020-21 Shorthorn basketball team members, coaches, and managers appeared atop the front page of the March 18 issue after they reached the Class 2A state semifinals.

This photo of the 2020-21 Shorthorn basketball team members, coaches, and managers appeared atop the front page of the March 18 issue after they reached the Class 2A state semifinals.

Top local happenings in 2021 from the Sticker files

Editor’s Note: The following are some of the top stories from the first six months of last year from the issues of the Sticker. Stories from July through December will appear in next week’s issue.