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Deputy Moore makes three separate arrests Feb. 25-27

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on three arrests made by Deputy Austin Moore over the weekend. On Friday Feb. 25 at approximately 7:43 p.m., Deputy Moore was dispatched to an address in the St. John area in reference to a domestic disturbance.
Raw fentanyl worth $637,000 found

Raw fentanyl worth $637,000 found

Raw fentanyl worth $637,000 found

News Staff
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
The Fayette County Narcotics K-9 Unit seized approximately 7.2 pounds of raw fentanyl during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia on Monday, Feb. 21, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Lease of Fayette County school land discussed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 1, 2022
A presentation regarding county-owned property in Baylor County from a current lessee was accepted by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 24.
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.
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.

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.
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