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Public hearing scheduled for proposed city tax rate

A public hearing on the $0.2187 property tax rate (per $100 of valuation) proposed for the City of Schulenburg was set by the City Council at a special meeting Monday, Aug. 23.
Kenny King skies to break up a pass in last Thursday's scrimmage. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Kenny King skies to break up a pass in last Thursday's scrimmage. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shorthorns looking to leap up in standings

If a multitude of returning starters don’t give Shorthorn fans a reason to be optimistic about the 2021 season, a pair of preseason rankings should.

SISD budget, tax rate approved by trustees

Maintenance and operations increased while debt service decreased in the Schulenburg ISD’s budget for 2021-22, which was approved at the Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, Aug. 23. It comes with a lower property tax rate but the amount levied on the average residence will still go up $25.37.
Lady Horns claim Silver Bracket title

Lady Horns claim Silver Bracket title

Lady Horns claim Silver Bracket title

Kloe Kutac wins a battle at the net over a Lady Apache in Schulenburg’s 2-0 sweep of Gonzales during the Lady Horn Classic on Thursday, Aug. 19. The host team went 3-3 over two days of pool play before winning the Silver Bracket of Saturday.
Unemployment rates for state, area counties drop in July

Unemployment rates for state, area counties drop in July

Unemployment rates for state, area counties drop in July

In July, the seasonally-adjusted Texas unemployment rate was 6.2 percent, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from June 2021, according to the latest data released by the Texas Workforce Commission last week.
Fayetteville Bank holds ribbon cutting as part of grand reopening

Fayetteville Bank holds ribbon cutting as part of grand reopening

Fayetteville Bank holds ribbon cutting as part of grand reopening

Fayetteville Bank’s Schulenburg location, 200 North Kessler Ave., held a grand reopening on Thursday, Aug. 12, which included a ribbon-cutting at 10:30 a.m. Those representing the bank included: front row – starting second from left, Steve Ulrich, vice president, La Grange; Ashley Krenek; Don...
Perdue expansion gets $100,000 grant from EDC

Perdue expansion gets $100,000 grant from EDC

Perdue expansion gets $100,000 grant from EDC

Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (right) visits the construction site at Perdue Farms’ local plant on Russek Street, during which he presented a $100,000 grant to plant manager Dolly Klesel (left).

Council moves forward with slight tax increase

Choosing to propose a property tax rate above the “no new revenue” level of $0.2112, the Schulenburg City Council looks to add some funds for projects in the upcoming fiscal year.