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SWEARING IN – Top photo: Justice of the Peace Dan Mueller conducts the oath of office to Alderman Place 1 Greg Thomas (left), who takes over the seat vacated by Chip Bubela, and incumbent Alderman Place 2 Wendy Fietsam. Bottom photo: Mayor Elaine Kocian is sworn in by Mueller. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

SWEARING IN – Top photo: Justice of the Peace Dan Mueller conducts the oath of office to Alderman Place 1 Greg Thomas (left), who takes over the seat vacated by Chip Bubela, and incumbent Alderman Place 2 Wendy Fietsam. Bottom photo: Mayor Elaine Kocian is sworn in by Mueller. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Council approves $100,000 EDC grant for Perdue

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
With the expectation that at least 25 new jobs will be created by a local plant expansion, the Schulenburg City Council unanimously approved a $100,000 grant from the Economic Development Corporation to Perdue Farms.

Sticker garners six awards in TGCPA contest

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
The Sticker placed in all six categories that it entered in the 2021 Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Texas Gulf Coast Press Association.
Limbaugh qualifies for state UIL meet

Limbaugh qualifies for state UIL meet

Limbaugh qualifies for state UIL meet

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Schulenburg High senior Taylor Limbaugh placed third in extemporaneous persuasive speaking at the University Interscholastic League regional meet last month. She will compete in the UIL state speech meet, which is scheduled for May 25-26.
Harlan and Joyce Kobza (left) and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau pose with the boxes of masks that were gifted to Fayette County by the Kobza’s son, Carman.

Harlan and Joyce Kobza (left) and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau pose with the boxes of masks that were gifted to Fayette County by the Kobza’s son, Carman.

SHS grad working oversees sends ‘gifts’ to help during pandemic

News Staff
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
COVID and Santa Claus aren’t words generally seen together but a Fayette County native has been playing that role since the pandemic began. Carman Kobza, a Schulenburg High graduate from Engle, is now the chief executive officer for a German company that manufactures medical equipment.
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.
‘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.
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