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County department heads give review of last year

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The heads of Fayette County departments provided the following highlights from their departments. Grants Department Grants Specialist Angela Hahn Fayette County received the first of two tranches of money allocated to it through the American Rescue Plan in May 2021.

December lacked rain but year ends above average

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Even though December’s rainfall total came up over two inches short of the average, Schulenburg ended up with over eight and a half inches more precipitation than usual for 2021. Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported only three rainfall measurements last month: • Dec. 11.................
Gift Basket Winner – Brody Brossmann, shown with Terri Wagner (left), Chamber executive director.

Gift Basket Winner – Brody Brossmann, shown with Terri Wagner (left), Chamber executive director.

Chamber helps collect Santa letters from local kids

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce was so excited to be Santa’s helpers and collect letters written by local children. Chamber personnel made sure that the letters received were sent to the North Pole. It is their understanding that Jolly Ol’ St.
1ST PLACE RESIDENTIAL

1ST PLACE RESIDENTIAL

Top winners in Christmas Lighting Contest sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
FIRST PLACE RESIDENTIAL – David Hollas 3940 FM 2672 FIRST PLACE COMMERCIAL – Leon’s Electric & Plumbing, 719 Upton Ave. SECOND PLACE RESIDENTIAL – Laddie and Bridget Hrachovy, 215 Upton Ave. THIRD PLACE RESIDENTIAL – Jeff and Terry Proske, 1928 West U.S. Hwy. 90.

Land division approved for new EMS station here

Melanie Berger
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved a variance application from Dolores Greive for the new EMS station in Schulenburg at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 22. The action allows 11.

Constables to add security to Courthouse, County buildings

Melanie Berger
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Fayette County constables will start security duties at the Courthouse and associated County office buildings in La Grange at the beginning of January. The Commissioners Court, at its meeting on Dec. 22, approved a minimum of 208 hours per year and compensation of $5,000.
1ST PLACE

1ST PLACE

Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
Chosen as the winners in the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree Decorating Contest were: • FIRST PLACE – “Snowman” by BWI; • SECOND PLACE – “Under Construction” by Schulenburg Elementary School; • THIRD PLACE – “Gnome” by College Place Assisted Living.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

Unemployment rates continue to decrease statewide as well as for Fayette County area

News Staff
Wednesday, December 29, 2021
For the second straight month, Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate dropped 0.2 percentage points to 5.2 percent in November, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. Likewise, the numbers for Fayette and eight surrounding counties decreased slightly from October. They ranged from 0.
Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings

Christmas Edition this week / No Sticker next week

News Staff
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
The Sticker Christmas Edition is included in this issue (see bottom of HOME PAGE) with letters to Santa, holiday & local information, and season’s greetings advertisements. After a week off from Monday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Dec. 24, the Sticker will resume publication with its Dec. 30 issue.
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