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Entries sought for Festival Pageant

News Staff
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Registration has opened for the 2021 Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Schulenburg Civic Center.
The bags of drugs as well as the cash seized by Deputy Herman Olvera on June 4.

The bags of drugs as well as the cash seized by Deputy Herman Olvera on June 4.

Marijuana, cash found in vehicle pulled over on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Herman Olvera discovered drugs and cash when he checked on a vehicle pulled over on the shoulder of Interstate 10.
DAILY CASES PER 100,000 POPULATION FOR FAYETTE COUNTY – Over a week-long span ending on Friday, June 4, Fayette County averaged one new, confirmed COVID-19 case per day (3.9 for every 100,000 residents). The chart begins in March 2020 and shows the spikes last July and September up to the high of 59 cases per 100,000 population in December and again approaching that level in January and February.

DAILY CASES PER 100,000 POPULATION FOR FAYETTE COUNTY – Over a week-long span ending on Friday, June 4, Fayette County averaged one new, confirmed COVID-19 case per day (3.9 for every 100,000 residents). The chart begins in March 2020 and shows the spikes last July and September up to the high of 59 cases per 100,000 population in December and again approaching that level in January and February.

County’s COVID cases drop as vaccinations rise

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Heading into the summer months, Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau gave an update on recent COVID-19 data, which shows a positive trend.

May rainfall totals 12.52”

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Last month ended up as the third wettest May on record for Schulenburg with 12.52 inches recorded by local weather observer Elroy Dieringer.
Multiple lines remain handy and smoke drifts from the home in the Freyburg area after firefighters extinguished the blaze on June 1. The carport (at right) burned to the ground and one adjoining section was a total loss but about half of the structure was saved. Photo Courtesy of Schulenburg VFD

Multiple lines remain handy and smoke drifts from the home in the Freyburg area after firefighters extinguished the blaze on June 1. The carport (at right) burned to the ground and one adjoining section was a total loss but about half of the structure was saved. Photo Courtesy of Schulenburg VFD

Three VFDs battle rural house fire

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
A fire destroyed a large carport and damaged a portion of a weekend home in the Freyburg area northwest of Schulenburg at midday on Tuesday, June 1.
DAR presents community service award to Moreau

DAR presents community service award to Moreau

DAR presents community service award to Moreau

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
During the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting held on Thursday, May 27, the Smith-McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented County Emergency Management Chief Craig Moreau with an award for excellence in community service.

State survey available for storm damage assistance

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
With Fayette County’s local disaster declaration and letter to the governor requesting assistance following the latest rounds of severe weather, individuals who might need help will have to submit a damage survey directly to the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

SISD asking for input on use of Rescue Plan funds

News Staff
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
In order to apply for eligible funding from the American Rescue Plan, Schulenburg ISD must seek input from students, parents, and the community on the use of the money. The ARP Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER III) provided over $12 billion to Texas.
BOB HEINRICH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ROOM – Robert L. “Bob” Heinrich and his wife Diana stand beside the sign that designates a room at the new Bluebonnet Trails Community Service building in his honor.

BOB HEINRICH COMMUNITY COLLABORATION ROOM – Robert L. “Bob” Heinrich and his wife Diana stand beside the sign that designates a room at the new Bluebonnet Trails Community Service building in his honor.

Room in Bluebonnet Trails bldg. named for Heinrich

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
By unanimous resolution of the board of trustees of Bluebonnet Trails Community Service, the conference room in the newly opened building in La Grange was named the Bob Heinrich Community Collaboration Room in honor of Robert L. “Bob” Heinrich on May 24.
UIL state champion

UIL state champion

UIL state champion

News Staff
Wednesday, June 2, 2021
Just before graduating last week, Schulenburg High senior Taylor Limbaugh became a state champion. She beat out five other Class 2A finalists in the University Interscholastic League’s persuasive speaking competition on Wednesday, May 26.
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