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Uniform service change approved for 2 precincts

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Changes for two precincts’ uniform service were approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 22 The termination of the service agreement with Unifirst for Precinct 3 and Precinct 4 road and bridge departments uniform was authorized.
SISD moving up in classification with lower 2A-3A cutoff

SISD moving up in classification with lower 2A-3A cutoff

SISD moving up in classification with lower 2A-3A cutoff

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Even though Schulenburg High School’s enrollment remained virtually unchanged from two years ago, it will be going from one of the largest schools in Class 2A to one of the smallest in 3A for 2026-28.On Dec.
Cranes hoist the trailer from the creekbed as part of the cleanup that continued throughout Monday morning after the accident. Photo Courtesy of SVFD

Cranes hoist the trailer from the creekbed as part of the cleanup that continued throughout Monday morning after the accident. Photo Courtesy of SVFD

Fatality shuts down I-10 westbound

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The driver of an 18-wheeler lost his life in a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 early Monday morning, Dec. 29.The westbound lanes were shut down and traffic was diverted onto Highway 90 at the exit east of Schulenburg while cleanup at the scene continued well into Monday.
Knight of the Year award presented to Kurtz

Knight of the Year award presented to Kurtz

Knight of the Year award presented to Kurtz

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Joe Kurtz IV (center) receives the Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 Knight of the Year for 2025. Making the presentation at the organization’s annual Christmas party were Grand Knight Paul Zapalac (left) and Financial Secretary Rodney Kalich (right).

County dept. heads give review of ’25

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Office of Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller released the following reviews of 2025 activities submitted by County department heads.
Four Lady Horns named all-state by TGCA

Four Lady Horns named all-state by TGCA

Four Lady Horns named all-state by TGCA

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The Texas Girls Coaches Association 2025 all-state volleyball team for Class 2A included four Lady Horns: senior setter Landry Zapalac (top, left); senior middle blocker Reagan Dusek (top, right); sophomore libero Jenna Guentert (bottom, left); and junior outside hitter Haylee Vacek (bottom, right).

Sticker won’t be published on Dec. 25

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Sticker will not have an issue on Thursday, Dec. 25, and staff will be on vacation from Monday, Dec. 22 through Friday, Dec. 26.The next issue of the Sticker will be Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, and the deadline for that issue is Friday, Dec. 26 at 5 p.m.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays at 4.1, area rates drop slightly

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for September last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment stayed steady at 4.1 percent.Rates for Fayette and surrounding counties (not seasonally adjusted) decreased slightly fromAugust.

With 6% raise given, trustees vote down ‘retention bonus’ 5-1

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
By Darrell Vyvjala, Schulenburg Sticker StaffCiting a six-percent, across-the-board raise that was approved in this year’s budget, the Schulenburg Board of Trustees voted 5-1 against a one-time “retention bonus” at its regular meeting Monday night, Dec. 15.
Season's Greetings

Season's Greetings

It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we hope it brings you much joy!

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
– from the Sticker StaffDarrell Vyvjala, Diane Prause, Dale Manning, Abby Mojica, and Bernadette Gillings The Sticker Christmas Edition is included in this issue on Pages 8 through 16. It includes letters to Santa, local Christmas photos & information, and season’s greetings ads.
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