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The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Community Good Friday Service

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
will be held at noon on April 3 at United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp (2038 FM 3171).The Rev. J. P. Kessie, pastor of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, will be preaching.
Bonner named all-state by TGCA

Bonner named all-state by TGCA

Bonner named all-state by TGCA

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Lady Horn sophomore Miranda Bonner was one of 50 players selected to the Class 2A all-state basketball team for 2025-26 by the Texas Girls Coaches Association.The TGCA announced its all-state teams for all UIL classifications last week.Joining Bonner on the TGCA’s 2A listing from District 29 were:...

Admin contract extensions approved, resignations accepted by school board

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Following an executive session at last week’s Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting, contract extensions for administrators were approved in open session.Among those were Secondary Principal Callene Zapalac, whose contract was extended through the 2027-28 school year.
Easter Bunny visits local library

Easter Bunny visits local library

Easter Bunny visits local library

News Staff
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Schulenburg Public Library had a special guest this past Saturday, March 28 with the Easter Bunny making an appearance to read stories to youngsters (top photo).
Three VFDs respond to fire in Fayetteville area

Three VFDs respond to fire in Fayetteville area

Three VFDs respond to fire in Fayetteville area

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A 911 call reporting a large fire in some trees on Highway 159 near Skalitsky Road northwest of Fayetteville was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, March 16 around 8:18 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
ELLIE HAMMACK

ELLIE HAMMACK

SHS freshman places third at state powerlifting meet

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
In her first year of high school, Ellie Hammack finished as the third strongest girl in the 114-pound weight class at the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Class 1A/2A State Championship.The Schulenburg High School freshman totaled 740 pounds at the event, held on Wednesday, March...

This year’s Sausagefest scheduled for April 11

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The 11th Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest will be held downtown on Saturday, April 11.The event will take place on North Main Street between LyonsAvenue and WoltersAvenue, including the Railroad Park. Admission is free.Sausage-making contests, as always, highlight the event.

School board trustees approve early resignation notice incentive by 5-2 vote

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Revisiting a topic that was discussed and tabled at last month’s meeting, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees voted on March 23 in favor of incentivising employees under contract who plan to leave to submit their resignations early.Last year, when the notice offer was initiated for the first time...
Relays return to SISD

Relays return to SISD

Relays return to SISD

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
With new facilities, including an eight-lane track, constructed through a voter-approved bond project, Schulenburg High School hosted its first track meet since 2011 on March 19. Above, fans look on during the girls’ 100-meter hurdles event last Thursday afternoon.
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