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St. Rose has national CDA contest winner

News Staff

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

St. Rose of Lima Catholic School in Schulenburg is proud to announce a first-place national award winner in the Catholic Daughters of America annual education contest.

On hand for the presentation of funds raised by the Student Council for cancer awareness were (from left) Dawn Hoffman, Sheila Brossmann and Peggy Hauser, representing the Southern Fayette County Relay For Life team; Clare Antosh, Student Council president; and Tonia and Shane Hollas, representing Frank Schindler who was recently diagnosed with cancer (Shane is Schindler’s step-son).

Student Council raises funds for cancer awareness

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Each year during October, the Schulenburg ISD Secondary Student Council raises money to promote cancer awareness. The proceeds go to benefit a family that has been adversely affected by this disease. This year, the Student Council sold T-shirts to benefit Frank Schindler.

Court lifts ban on outdoor burning

Melanie Berger,

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

The Fayette County Commissioners Court unanimously lifted the countywide burn ban at a special meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7.

New scoreboard signage dedicated to honor David Husmann

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Prior to Friday night’s Schulenburg-Flatonia football game, the newly-placed signage on the scoreboard was dedicated in recognition of the late David Husmann. Family and friends were on hand to commemorate the event (photo No. 1). Husmann’s widow, Karen (photo No.

Cover for the book Stories I’ve Been Told – Volume 1 by Elaine Thomas

New book ‘Stories I’ve Been Told’ features Schulenburg-area residents

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Local people featured in Stories I’ve Been Told – Volume 1, a new 210-page anthology written by local author Elaine Thomas, include Evelyn and Dorothy Ripper, James (Speedy) Niesner, Franklin Guettermann, and Gladys Holub of Gladys’ Bakery fame.

COVID-19 numbers encouraging

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau gave the following information in a press release late last week. “In August and September, Fayette county experienced record high numbers and some record low numbers in many categories.

Update on vaccinations & treatments

News Staff

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Vaccines as well as natural immunity have helped tremendously to reduce the impact of the Delta wave, according Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau.

Perdue donates to Food Pantry

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The local branch of Perdue Foods LLC held a food drive for the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry resulting in over 550 pounds of non-perishable food being donated along with a gift certificate to Arlan’s Market for $500.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Healing in the Park A free “Healing in the Park” will take place on Saturday, Oct. 9 starting at 11 a.m. at Wolters Park. Evangelist will be Glenn Walker and pastor is Andrew Stafford. Music will be by Jason Strickland, Shawna Strickland and Ric Lyons. Rosary Crusade for America St. Anne and St.

EQIP deadlines announced by USDA-NRCS

News Staff

Tuesday, October 5, 2021

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced the first funding application deadline of Oct. 29 for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). A second funding application deadline will be Feb. 11, 2022.

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