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November rainfall totals 3.31 inches

Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported four days of rainfall during November totaling 3.31 inches. His measurements last month: • Nov. 3...................1.25”; • Nov. 11.................0.04”; • Nov. 25.................1.48”; • Nov. 27.................0.54”.

Council hears about ‘smart-texting’ tech as added service

Adding technology aimed at improving communications with citizens was proposed to the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, Dec. 6. City Secretary Mason Florus said he was approached by Utah-based firm TextMyGov in November about “smart-texting.”

Filing for Primary ends Mon.

The period for filing to run for elected office in the March 1, 2022 Primary Elections ends at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 13. Prospective candidates must file with their respective party chairs for a place on the ballot.
Lady Horns win 5-of-7 last week

Lady Horns win 5-of-7 last week

Lady Horns win 5-of-7 last week

Kieryn Adams (right), with the help of Jessalyn Gipson, force a turnover in the second quarter of the Lady Horns’ win Friday morning in the local tournament. Schulenburg improved to 7-3 on the season by winning five of its seven games last week, including four in the tourney. For more, see SPORTS.
Arts For Rural Texas has set Holiday Shows at the Schulenburg campus (right photo) on Dec. 16 and Fayetteville campus (left photo) on Dec. 11.

Arts For Rural Texas has set Holiday Shows at the Schulenburg campus (right photo) on Dec. 16 and Fayetteville campus (left photo) on Dec. 11.

ARTS sets holiday shows in Schulenburg, Fayetteville

This December, Arts for Rural Texas will open two exhibitions celebrating creative artists and makers in the region. For the first time, ARTS will open sister shows at two locations in Fayette County.
St. Rose donates to Food Pantry, Family Crisis Center at Thanksgiving Mass

St. Rose donates to Food Pantry, Family Crisis Center at Thanksgiving Mass

St. Rose donates to Food Pantry, Family Crisis Center at Thanksgiving Mass

The St. Rose of Lima Catholic School family donated 374 pounds of non-perishable food to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry, and 11 Thanksgiving food baskets to the Family Crisis Center, at the school’s annual Thanksgiving Mass held on Thursday, Nov. 18.

Moreau’s COVID update includes info on omicron variant

Craig Moreau, Fayette County-Chief of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, gives the following coronavirus update as of Monday, Nov. 29: •Omicron – There has been considerable press concerning a new variant of concern, B.1.1.529, commonly called omicron.
Chamber announces local holiday events

Chamber announces local holiday events

Chamber announces local holiday events

LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE A lighted Christmas parade will be held this Saturday, Dec. 4 on North Main Street starting at 6 p.m. Following the parade, Santa and Mrs. Claus will visit with youngsters at the downtown gazebo.

Council sifts thru future of City garbage pickup

Continuing with a municipallyrun garbage pickup service or contracting it out was debated by the Schulenburg City Council at the special workshop meeting Monday, Nov. 29.