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FFA’ers place, win cash in HLSR contest

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Schulenburg High senior FFA member Morgan Marburger brought home a first-place plaque in the Houston Livestock Show Public Speaking Virtual Finals, held on Saturday, March 27. Her speech – “The More You Know” – also earned her a $2,500 cash prize as well as a felt banner.
St. Rose’s Kunz named statewide ‘Teacher of the Year’

St. Rose’s Kunz named statewide ‘Teacher of the Year’

St. Rose’s Kunz named statewide ‘Teacher of the Year’

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
St. Rose of Lima School teacher Donna Kunz (second from left) was presented with the Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Elementary School Teacher of the Year at a special Mass at St. Rose of Lima Church recently.

Rainfall in March totals 1.66”

News Staff
Wednesday, April 7, 2021
Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported six rainfall measurements during March totaling 1.66 inches.

COVID shot clinic set at Warrenton Antique Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with Round Top-Warrenton Fire Department, Texas Department of Emergency Management and Texas Military Division is holding COVID vaccination clinics at the Antique Fair in Warrenton from Tuesday, March 30 through Saturday, April 3...
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SHS all-staters

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Schulenburg High seniors Erica Otto and Bryce Wilson garnered all-state basketball honors for their efforts this past season. Otto was named to the Class 2A lists of the Texas Girls Coaches Association as well as the Texas Association of Basketball Coaches. Both were announced last week.
I-10 westbound traffic backs up during the standoff west of Schulenburg Thursday morning. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

I-10 westbound traffic backs up during the standoff west of Schulenburg Thursday morning. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Driver shoots self after pursuit, standoff on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A chase of nearly 100 miles on Thursday, March 25 ended up west of Schulenburg on Interstate 10 with a standoff between authorities and the driver, who ultimately died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The cover of the new book “Defying Gravity” that tells the story of Schulenburg natives Victor and Joe Stanzel. An enthusiasm for flight and innovative spirits led them to create a successful local business with an international reach that flourished for 60 years.

The cover of the new book “Defying Gravity” that tells the story of Schulenburg natives Victor and Joe Stanzel. An enthusiasm for flight and innovative spirits led them to create a successful local business with an international reach that flourished for 60 years.

Legend & legacy of Stanzel brothers depicted in new book

News Staff
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
A new book entitled “Defying Gravity” recounts the remarkable 20th-century business success story of two brothers, Victor and Joe Stanzel, and the enduring legacy the two model airplane builders created for Schulenburg, Texas. “‘Defying Gravity’ is beautifully written with lavish illustrations,”...

County’s winter storm water bill discussed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Invoices received from Aqua Beverage Company for water requested by Fayette County during February’s winter storm was a topic of discussion at the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday afternoon, March 25.
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