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Investigation into illegal gambling leads to three arrests

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Investigators from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and Bastrop County Sheriff's Office simultaneously executed search warrants at locations in Smithville and La Grange on Thursday, Oct. 14, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Ninth Annual ‘Monster Dash’ held

Ninth Annual ‘Monster Dash’ held

Ninth Annual ‘Monster Dash’ held

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
JACK HOOPER HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST FINALISTS – (not shown in order) Tyson Mendel, Casen Strickland, Brock Mendel and Camden Strickland (the Avengers); Camden Demel (baby shark); Clay Hoffmann (astronaut); Kathy & Nita Chovanec (fancy ladies); Lyric Ahrens (giraffe); Brooke Shimek (mermaid); Cate...
State, area unemployment rates drop in September

State, area unemployment rates drop in September

State, area unemployment rates drop in September

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
In September, the seasonallyadjusted Texas unemployment rate was 5.6 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from August 2021, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. It marked the second straight month that the unemployment rate fell by three-tenths of a percent.

Praha All Veterans Day set for Sunday, Nov. 7

News Staff
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
The 59th Praha All Veterans Day event, scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 7, will commemorate 76 years since the end of World War II as well as honor all veterans of all eras and services. It especially highlights the loss of nine men from the small Praha community during that war.
County contributes $500,000 to St. Mark’s from ARP funds

County contributes $500,000 to St. Mark’s from ARP funds

County contributes $500,000 to St. Mark’s from ARP funds

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved the contribution of $500,000 to St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange for capital improvement projects through the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Public Health Program.
Lady Horns secure district title

Lady Horns secure district title

Lady Horns secure district title

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Jordan Sommer (photo 1) gets a dig in the second set and Mackenzie Kunschick (photo 2) sends down a kill in game one of the Lady Horns’ 3-0 sweep of Shiner last Tuesday at SHS Gym.

Temporary housing for Juarez family approved

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A local family that lost nearly everything when a fire destroyed their home Aug. 10 was allowed to place temporary housing on their lot while they rebuild.
Plaque commemorates Stichler’s gift to SISD

Plaque commemorates Stichler’s gift to SISD

Plaque commemorates Stichler’s gift to SISD

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
The Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees unveiled a plaque recognizing Marvin Otto Stichler’s contribution to the district.

Drug testing discussed by trustees

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
A program to drug test Schulenburg ISD students could be in place by the spring semester or for next school year. The Board of Trustees, at its regular meeting Monday night, instructed Superintendent Duane Limbaugh to pursue the idea.
Horns fly past ’Cats

Horns fly past ’Cats

Horns fly past ’Cats

News Staff
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Kenny King makes a diving catch early in the third quarter to set up the Shorthorns’ fifth touchdown last Friday in Weimar. The 33-yard play was Schulenburg’s only pass completion in the 49-0 victory but quarterback Tyler Ryba did his damage on the ground, rushing for 198 yards on 17 carries.
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