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Hooper Day at Ballpark set for Sat.

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Turtle Wing Foundation invites all families, not just those who have children with learning challenges, for a family day of fun at the 10th annual Jack Hooper Day at the Ballpark & Homerun Derby on Saturday, May 1 at Wolters Park in Schulenburg (1103 Bohlmann Ave.).
County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

County, former commissioner recognized by ‘Keep Texas Beautiful’

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Keep Texas Beautiful, represented by Rachel Hering (fourth from left), presents two certificates of recognition during the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting, held on Thursday, April 22.
During the meeting held on Thursday, April 22, the Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged Amber Hielscher (third from left) for achieving her Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate. Congratulating her during the Commissioners Court meeting were: (from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff; (from right) Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, and County Judge Joe Weber. Photo By Melanie Berger

During the meeting held on Thursday, April 22, the Fayette County Commissioners Court acknowledged Amber Hielscher (third from left) for achieving her Certified Floodplain Manager Certificate. Congratulating her during the Commissioners Court meeting were: (from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff; (from right) Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel, and County Judge Joe Weber. Photo By Melanie Berger

County election precincts reduced by two

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
An item to possibly reduce the number of election precincts in Fayette County from 26 to 12 was on the Commissioners Court agenda last Thursday, April 22 but, after discussion, only two were eliminated Deborah Frank, chair of the Fayette County Republican Party, spoke in favor of reducing election...

SHS band selected to perform in D.C. parade

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The American Veterans Center and Music Celebrations International have invited the Schulenburg High School marching band to be an Official Representative of Texas in the nationally-televised 2022 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. This patriotic spectacle will take place on Memorial...
Cocaine valued at $885,000 seized in traffic stop on I-10

Cocaine valued at $885,000 seized in traffic stop on I-10

Cocaine valued at $885,000 seized in traffic stop on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Monday, April 26, the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit – Sgt. Randy Thumann (left) and K9 partner, Kolt – stopped a Dodge Durango traveling east on Interstate 10 at the 667 mile marker (near Engle west of Schulenburg) at approximately 9:35...
Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K-9 partner Kolt with eight bundles of marijuana located during a traffic stop on a 2000 Chevrolet Z-71 on Interstate 10 near Flatonia.

Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K-9 partner Kolt with eight bundles of marijuana located during a traffic stop on a 2000 Chevrolet Z-71 on Interstate 10 near Flatonia.

Marijuana seized in traffic stop on I-10 near Flatonia

News Staff
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
A felony marijuana arrest was made during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about four miles east of Flatonia on Monday, April 12, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
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First-place performances at area meet

News Staff
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Two Schulenburg High competitors turned in first-place finishes in their events at the District 27-28 Area Track Meet in Thrall last Wednesday. FIRST PHOTO: Senior Taylor Limbaugh runs away from the field in the 3200-meter run while breaking her own school record.
Junior band member Rosendo Gonzalez shows off the new uniform.

Junior band member Rosendo Gonzalez shows off the new uniform.

Budget amendment OK’d by trustees for new band uniforms

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
The Schulenburg ISD band will have a different look for the first time in 15 years following action by the Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Monday, April 19. Band Director Justin Bartlett brought two band students to show the old uniform and a new one a designer composed.
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