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Jan. rainfall totals 2.27”

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported six rainfall measurements in January totaling 2.27 inches. His recordings last month were as follows: • Jan. 6........................0.62”; • Jan. 10......................1.40”; • Jan. 19......................0.04”; • Jan. 20......................
$2.7 million in meth found in toner cartridges

$2.7 million in meth found in toner cartridges

$2.7 million in meth found in toner cartridges

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Fayette County Sheriff's Office Narcotics K-9 Unit seized 59 pounds of meth during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about a mile west of Schulenburg on Wednesday, Feb. 3, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 2:13 p.m.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Three-peat for Lady Horns

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Lady Horns secured their third straight district championship with a 12-0 record in District 28-2A this season.
Members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team as well as others visit the Expo Center in Schulenburg last week as part of discussions to develop a plan to shelter animals during disasters.

Members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team as well as others visit the Expo Center in Schulenburg last week as part of discussions to develop a plan to shelter animals during disasters.

County partnering with A&M to provide animal shelters during disasters

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Fayette County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is partnering with the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team to develop a plan for sheltering large animals and domestic pets in the event of a disaster. “Fayette County’s Agrilife Agent Scott Willey recommended we reach out to Dr.
Sgt. Randy Thumann, his K-9 partner Kolt and Investigator David Smith with 5.45 kilos of cocaine recovered after Sgt. Thumann initiated a traffic stop on a black Toyota Camry on Interstate 10 near Flatonia. The driver sped off and during an 11-mile pursuit, threw bricks of cocaine out the window.

Sgt. Randy Thumann, his K-9 partner Kolt and Investigator David Smith with 5.45 kilos of cocaine recovered after Sgt. Thumann initiated a traffic stop on a black Toyota Camry on Interstate 10 near Flatonia. The driver sped off and during an 11-mile pursuit, threw bricks of cocaine out the window.

5.45 kilos of cocaine recovered after pursuit on interstate Saturday

News Staff
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics K-9 Unit seized approximately five kilos of cocaine during a traffic stop on Saturday, Feb. 6 on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 3 p.m.
Loth selected as 2020 ‘Humanitarian of the Year’

Loth selected as 2020 ‘Humanitarian of the Year’

Loth selected as 2020 ‘Humanitarian of the Year’

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Hermann Sons Life Lodge No. 14 of Schulenburg has selected Nathaniel Charles Loth for its Humanitarian of the Year Award for 2020. Arnold Loth purchased a membership for his son, Nathan, on Dec. 1, 1955 when he was president of the Freyburg Hermann Sons.
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Pair of Horns make Padilla Poll all-state list

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
Selected to the Padilla Poll Coaches 2020 all-state football team for Class 2A Division I were Shorthorn junior Kenny King, first-team kick/punt returner and second-team wide receiver, and senior Brett Janecek, second-team linebacker. Dominating the 2A DI list, released Jan.
Cases jump due to DSHS data dump

Cases jump due to DSHS data dump

Cases jump due to DSHS data dump

News Staff
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
As the Department of State Health Services got caught up on backlogged information, Fayette County saw a massive increase in COVID-19 cases this week. According to Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau, the DSHS entered all of the backlogged information on Feb. 1.
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