Meth, cocaine seized during traffic stop near Schulenburg

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office Narcotics K-9 Unit seized 50 pounds of meth and 22 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Schulenburg on Tuesday, March 2, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 11:54 a.m.

Football stadium officially named after Husmann

Schulenburg ISD’s football stadium was officially named after the school’s winningest coach with a unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees at its meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

Mayor breaks tie to pass rezoning for Texan Store

A packed room wasn’t the only unusual thing about Monday night’s regular meeting of the Schulenburg City Council. Eleven people spoke during “Presentations by Citizens” to make it even more out of the ordinary and then a rare vote was cast by the mayor to break a 2-2 tie.

County’s public records now searchable online

Official public records of Fayette County are now available to view online. County Clerk Brenda Fietsam, made the announcement during the Commissioners Court meeting held Thursday, Feb. 25. “It dates back to 1838, anything that we have scanned in the system,” Fietsam said.

Rain, minus snow, totals 1.11” in Feb.

Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported six rainfall recordings during February totaling 1.11 inches along with one day of snowfall adding up to three inches. His measurements last month: • Feb. 5................ 0.05”; • Feb. 11.............. 0.14”; • Feb. 14.............. 0.

Library opens to public three days with restrictions

The Schulenburg Public Library is open to the public on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., effective Wednesday, March 3. However, for the protection of library visitors and staff, certain policies have been implemented.

Horns slip by Thorndale

Bryce Wilson drives past a Bulldog to score in the fourth quarter, helping the Shorthorns edge Thorndale 51-47 in Monday night’s bi-district game in Brenham. Schulenburg advanced to the second round against Deweyville with the game scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. in Crosby. For more, see SPORTS.

City, school board seats unopposed

The City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD will not have to conduct elections on May 1 since all the candidates who filed for open positions are unopposed. With the filing period ending on Friday, Feb.