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Marilyn Hinze (left) accepts the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Junette Rodecap, who serves as chair of the award committee for Hermann Sons Life.

Marilyn Hinze (left) accepts the Humanitarian of the Year Award from Junette Rodecap, who serves as chair of the award committee for Hermann Sons Life.

Hermann Sons Life lodge presents ‘Humanitarian’ award to Marilyn Hinze

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
The Schulenburg lodge of Hermann Sons Life held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and presented the 2025 Humanitarian of the Year Award to Marilyn Hinze.Hinze became a member of Hermann Sons Life at the age of 11 at the New Bielau lodge, which later merged with Schulenburg.
Winning weeks for SHS hoops

Winning weeks for SHS hoops

Winning weeks for SHS hoops

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Both the Shorthorns and Lady Horns posted three victories against two losses last week. The boys downed Bellville before going 2-2 in the local tournament while the girls rebounded from a loss in Flatonia to win three of four in Granger’s tourney. For more, see SPORTS.
Garcia named SVFD ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Garcia named SVFD ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Garcia named SVFD ‘Firefighter of the Year’

News Staff
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Pete Garcia (center) receives the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department’s 2025 Firefighter of the Year at the organization’s annual Christmas party, held on Thursday, Dec. 11 at St. John Hall.

Vandever appointed to statewide committee

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever has been appointed to the governor’s EMS and Trauma Advisory Council (GETAC) Committee on Disaster Preparedness and Response, a statewide body that helps guide Texas’ emergency medical and trauma system planning for large-scale emergencies and disasters.

Burn ban for Fayette extended

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Fayette County was extended for another 90 days following action by the Commissioners Court at it regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 8.
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Inspector hired to serve Schulenburg, Weimar

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Out-sourcing inspections to city-based firms has become the norm for small towns in recent years but, after a lengthy process, Schulenburg and Weimar have succeeded in providing that service locally.

With filings finalized, five running for Fayette judge

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
The March 3 Republican Primary Election ballot in Fayette County will include five candidates for county judge:• William Bernsen;• Josh Homan;• Craig Moreau;• Josh Vandever;• Michael Zweschper. Current County Judge Dan Mueller announced in October that he would not seek re-election.Monday, Dec.
Post Commander Bob Heinrich (right) presents the Legionnaire of the Year award to Harvey Oeding.

Post Commander Bob Heinrich (right) presents the Legionnaire of the Year award to Harvey Oeding.

Oeding named Legionnaire of the Year

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Harvey Oeding was selected as the SchulenburgAmerican Legion Post 143 Legionnaire of the Year for 2025.The presentation was made by Commander Bob Heinrich at the organization’s annual Christmas party last week.
Tough tourney competition

Tough tourney competition

Tough tourney competition

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Alana Herzik (above) drives baseline against East Bernard last Thursday during the Lady Horn Invitational and Denver Carr (right) scores on a layup against an Australian team on Friday in the La Grange tournament.
Santa & Mrs. Claus come to town Sunday

Santa & Mrs. Claus come to town Sunday

Santa & Mrs. Claus come to town Sunday

News Staff
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Even with a fresh norther blowing in, folks lined both sides of North Main Street downtown for the annual Lighted Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, Dec. 7.Top, right: Santa and Mrs. Claus ride in on a Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department truck.
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