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ARTS seeks items for holiday shows at 2 sites

This year, Arts for Rural Texas will host two great holiday shows. One will be held at ARTS’ Ross Gallery in Fayetteville and the second will be held at the Schulenburg ARTS Campus. ARTS celebrates all the makers in the region.
ELAINE THOMAS

ELAINE THOMAS

Thomas’ book proceeds go to Blinn scholarship

When most people endow a Blinn College District scholarship, they write a check. Elaine Thomas wrote a book. Thomas has dedicated the proceeds from her new book, “Stories I’ve Been Told: Volume 1,” to an endowed scholarship that she and husband Emil established several years ago.
Celebrating first playoff win since 2013

Celebrating first playoff win since 2013

Celebrating first playoff win since 2013

Courtesy of Kenny King (No. 1) and Keanu Anthony (No. 11), Schulenburg head coach Walt Brock gets a Gatorade bath as the Shorthorns celebrate their 29-16 bi-district upset of Mason last Friday in Wimberley.
Kloe Kutac sends back a Thrall attack in game three Saturday. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Kloe Kutac sends back a Thrall attack in game three Saturday. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Lady Horns fall to Thrall in final ... again

For the second straight season, the Lady Horns’ playoff run ended with a loss to Thrall in the Class 2A Region IV final. While the 2020 match went five sets, the Tigerettes were able to sweep Schulenburg 25-17, 26- 24, 25-15 this past Saturday in Brenham to earn a state tournament berth.

Payment of inmate’s medical bill put on hold

The payment of medical expenses for an inmate housed temporarily at the county jail was deferred at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
LCRA grant totaling $47,855 awarded to SVFD for annex to fire station

LCRA grant totaling $47,855 awarded to SVFD for annex to fire station

LCRA grant totaling $47,855 awarded to SVFD for annex to fire station

With the support of a $47,855 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Schulenburg, the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department will construct a new building to store and protect its fire trucks and other emergency equipment.
Praha Veterans Day Memorial Service held Nov. 7

Praha Veterans Day Memorial Service held Nov. 7

Praha Veterans Day Memorial Service held Nov. 7

The 59th Praha All Veterans Day service was held on Sunday, Nov. 7 to commemorate 76 years since the end of World War II as well as honor all veterans of all eras and services. It also highlights the nine men from the Praha community who lost their lives during that war.
Teacher sundae’ contest brings in food for local pantry

Teacher sundae’ contest brings in food for local pantry

‘Teacher sundae’ contest brings in food for local pantry

Two of the “winning” teachers – Wesley Kutac (left) and Jason Bourgeois – get turned into “sundaes” by several high school students during last Friday’s pep rally. It culminated Schulenbrug ISD’s food drive benefitting the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.
TERRI WAGNER

TERRI WAGNER

Retired educator to lead Chamber

Theresa (Terri) L. (Walker) Wagner has been named the new executive director of the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce. During a 39-year career as a Texas history teacher and coach, she served the school districts of Giddings, Blanco, and La Grange, retiring in 2016.