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Jordan Sommer (No. 4) and Kloe Kutac reject Kyndal Robinson’s attack for the final point of Monday’s match.

Jordan Sommer (No. 4) and Kloe Kutac reject Kyndal Robinson’s attack for the final point of Monday’s match.

Lady Horns outlast Thorndale in five sets

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
As if the drama of a fifth set wasn’t enough, three of the other four games Monday night in Smithville ended up in narrow two-point margins. Schulenburg (35-10) was able to withstand Thorndale’s spirited effort in a Class 2A Region IV quarterfinal playoff.
CHARLES LEE TILLMAN JR.

CHARLES LEE TILLMAN JR.

Suspect in May murder captured in Killeen Tues.

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
On Tuesday, Nov. 9, Charles Lee Tillman Jr. was apprehended by the United States Marshal’s Lone Star Fugitive Task Force. Tillman was wanted for the murder of David Harrison Jr., which occurred on May 30, 2021.
All eight amendments approved by Texas voters

All eight amendments approved by Texas voters

All eight amendments approved by Texas voters

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
These are unoffIcial results for the Nov. 2 Constitutional Amendment Election, with 100% of precincts reporting statewide. In Fayette County, voter turnout was 10.05%.
October rainfall totals 4.09”

October rainfall totals 4.09”

October rainfall totals 4.09”

News Staff
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported six days of rainfall during the month of October, totaling 4.09 inches. His measurements last month were as follows: To start November, Schulenburg had received 42.57 inches in 2021.
A early-morning fire engulfed two structures on Camp Lone Star Road in La Grange Sunday. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

A early-morning fire engulfed two structures on Camp Lone Star Road in La Grange Sunday. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Three VFDs battle blaze on bluff

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that a 9-1-1 call was received by the Sheriff’s Department at around 2 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31 reporting a structure fire on Camp Lone Star Road near Highway 77 on the bluff in La Grange.

Ordinance application questioned

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
With work started for a truck stop/convenience store at Interstate 10 and Highway 77, an adjacent resident brought up his discontent with the City’s handling of the process.
NATIONAL CONVENTION ATTENDEES – (from left) Caleb Jochen, Grant Kubala, Riley Zapalac, Jenna Matura, Harly Zapalac, and Kaz McBride. They were accompanied by Schulenburg FFA Advisor Kacie Gallegos.

NATIONAL CONVENTION ATTENDEES – (from left) Caleb Jochen, Grant Kubala, Riley Zapalac, Jenna Matura, Harly Zapalac, and Kaz McBride. They were accompanied by Schulenburg FFA Advisor Kacie Gallegos.

Schulenburg FFA earns National Chapter Award

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Six Schulenburg FFA members attended the 94th National FFA Convention and Expo Oct. 27-30 in Indianapolis, Ind. With a three-star rating at the national level, the Schulenburg FFA Chapter was awarded the National Chapter Award.
Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom points to the boundary line between Precinct 1 and Precinct 2. Precinct 2 will extend into an area that is currently in Precinct 1 if the redistricting map gets approved on Nov. 10. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom points to the boundary line between Precinct 1 and Precinct 2. Precinct 2 will extend into an area that is currently in Precinct 1 if the redistricting map gets approved on Nov. 10. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Redistricting plan for County moves forward

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
The Bickerstaff law firm presented newly-redrawn maps for Fayette County’s four commissioner precincts at a special meeting of the Commissioners Court meeting on Monday, Nov. 1.
School officials present plaque to coach Zapalac

School officials present plaque to coach Zapalac

School officials present plaque to coach Zapalac

News Staff
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Prior to last Tuesday’s final volleyball match of the regular season, Lady Horn head coach Donald Zapalac (second from right) was presented a plaque in recognition of reaching 500 career wins.
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