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Fayette Savings recognized

Fayette Savings recognized

Fayette Savings recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Fayette Savings Bank was recognized as the donor of a brand new scoreboard (first photo) at the Schulenburg Sports Complex softball field Thursday, April 29 prior to the Lady Horns playoff game against Refugio.
SVFD Memorial Service

SVFD Memorial Service

SVFD Memorial Service

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department held its annual Memorial Service Sunday, May 2, placing special flags, like the one in the first photo, on the graves of deceased members. This year, 27 active members and 12 retired participated. After visiting St.
‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Receiving the Ben and Rene Sustr “Most Competitive Male and Female Athlete” award for the 2020-21 school year were seniors Erica Otto (left) and Brett Janecek. It was presented at the Schulenburg High All-Sports Banquet held Sunday, May 2 at the Knights of Columbus Hall.
Lora Lee at DFW airport

Lora Lee at DFW airport

What happened to Lora Lee Michel?

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Schulenburg native Lora Lee Michel, a talented child actress in the Golden Age of Hollywood during the 1940s, has been missing for years and the family seeks answers to finally understand what happened to their loved one.
HANDS-ON TRAINING – The live drills that concluded the CERT training in Fayette County included (left photo) CERT team members using FEMA markings to indicate a building has been searched and (right photo) two team members treating a person portraying a tornado victim.

HANDS-ON TRAINING – The live drills that concluded the CERT training in Fayette County included (left photo) CERT team members using FEMA markings to indicate a building has been searched and (right photo) two team members treating a person portraying a tornado victim.

County’s Community Emergency Response Team completes training

News Staff
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Fayette County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is up and running! Ten members completed a basic training course, which was designed to educate volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area.

Hooper Day at Ballpark set for Sat.

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Turtle Wing Foundation invites all families, not just those who have children with learning challenges, for a family day of fun at the 10th annual Jack Hooper Day at the Ballpark & Homerun Derby on Saturday, May 1 at Wolters Park in Schulenburg (1103 Bohlmann Ave.).
County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Keep Texas Beautiful, represented by Rachel Hering (fourth from left), presents two certificates of recognition during the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting, held on Thursday, April 22. One was presented to Fayette County for its outstanding efforts in 2020, during which 545.
During the meeting held on Thursday, April 22, the Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged Amber Hielscher (third from left) for achieving her Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate. Congratulating her during the Commissioners Court meeting were: (from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff; (from right) Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, and County Judge Joe Weber. Photo By Melanie Berger

During the meeting held on Thursday, April 22, the Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged Amber Hielscher (third from left) for achieving her Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate. Congratulating her during the Commissioners Court meeting were: (from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff; (from right) Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, and County Judge Joe Weber. Photo By Melanie Berger

County election precincts reduced by two

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
An item to possibly reduce the number of election precincts in Fayette County from 26 to 12 was on the Commissioners Court agenda last Thursday, April 22 but, after discussion, only two were eliminated Deborah Frank, chair of the Fayette County Republican Party, spoke in favor of reducing election...

SHS band selected to perform in D.C. parade

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The American Veterans Center and Music Celebrations International have invited the Schulenburg High School marching band to be an Official Representative of Texas in the nationally-televised 2022 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C.
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