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On to the third round

On to the third round

On to the third round

News Staff
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
The Shorthorns swept Charlotte 5-1, 13-3 in a best-of-three area series last week in Kenedy to advance to the Class 2A Division I Region IV semifinals.

Results for City, SISD elections

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The joint election for the City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD was held Saturday, May 2 at the Schulenburg Public Library. A total of 282 ballots were case in the City election while the school board race drew 519 votes, according to the Office of the Fayette County Elections Administrator.

County officials address trail ride shooting

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
For the second straight year, a shooting death related to a trail ride occurred in Fayette County.The Sheriff’s Department received a call shortly before midnight on Saturday, April 25 and responded to a venue south of La Grange.
‘Most Competitive’ award presented at SHS All-Sports Banquet

‘Most Competitive’ award presented at SHS All-Sports Banquet

‘Most Competitive’ award presented at SHS All-Sports Banquet

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Receiving the Ben & Rene Sustr “Most Competitive Male and Female Athlete” award for 2025-26 at the Schulenburg High School All-Sports Banquet are: (from left) Jayse Janda, Miranda Bonner, Landry Zapalac, and Jenna Guentert.
Trio from SHS headed to state academic meet

Trio from SHS headed to state academic meet

Trio from SHS headed to state academic meet

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Schulenburg High School students (from left) Jolene Jarvis, Molly Rorschach, and Denim Sommer qualified for the University Interscholastic League State Academic Meet, which will be held May 18-19 in Austin.

Town hall meeting with county judge candidates set for May 12

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
The Fayette County Republican Party will host a town hall meeting in Schulenburg on Tuesday, May 12 with county judge candidates Josh Homan and Josh Vandever.The event will take place at the American Legion Post in Wolters Park, 1015 WestAve. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Sweep sends Shorthorns to second round of playoffs

Sweep sends Shorthorns to second round of playoffs

Sweep sends Shorthorns to second round of playoffs

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Schulenburg out-scored Kenedy 28-4 in two games of their bi-district series last week to advance in the Class 2A Division I playoffs. Both ended by run rule as the Horns out-hit the Lions 25-6.
‘Pond Patrol’ held Sat.

‘Pond Patrol’ held Sat.

‘Pond Patrol’ held Sat.

News Staff
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Three youngsters land a catch at the first Pond Patrol kids’ fishing tournament sponsored by the Schulenburg Police Association and held Saturday, May 3 at the Sports Complex. Awards were presented in each of the three age divisions. See EDUCATION-YOUTH for a photo of the recipients.

Police Assn. sponsoring kids’ fishing tournament

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Schulenburg Police Association will be hosting its first “Pond Patrol” kids fishing tournament this Saturday, May 2.The event will take place at the Schulenburg Sports Complex pond from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Youngsters ages 5 to 12 are invited to participate. The entry fee is $20.

Three new hires approved, resignations & retirements accepted by SISD trustees

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Following an executive session at last week’s Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting, action was taken on personnel matters.New hires approved were:• Amanda Machicek – special education teacher;• Sarah Vinklarek – elementary AP;• Chris Tibbits – teacher/head girls’ basketball coach.
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