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Bryce Wilson soars to the hoop for a score in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Kade Vyvjala

Bryce Wilson soars to the hoop for a score in the third quarter. Sticker Photo By Kade Vyvjala

Turnovers lead to early 21-point deficit in loss to Grapeland

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Like their first-ever trip to the state tournament in 2015, the Shorthorns met up with the Region III champion this year in last week’s semifinal. Similarly to that game six seasons ago, they faced a fast-paced, pressing team.
CONGRATULATIONS SHORTHORNS!!!! 2021 State Semifinalists

CONGRATULATIONS SHORTHORNS!!!! 2021 State Semifinalists

CONGRATULATIONS SHORTHORNS!!!! 2021 State Semifinalists

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Front, from left: manager T.J. Medina, Kenny King, Jalen Wilson, Bryce Wilson, Alex Lozano, T.J. Speed, Brett Janecek, Jayson Schaefer, manager David Velazquez, and manager Ricky Toro.
One state qualifier among 3 medalists

One state qualifier among 3 medalists

One state qualifier among 3 medalists

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Shorthorns brought home three medals from the Texas High School Powerlifting Association Region IV Division 3 meet, including one state qualifier. The event was held on Thursday, March 11 in Lumberton.

Hopeful for Festival, HOT funds OK’d

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
With optimism that the “National Party of Texas” will return in 2021 from Schulenburg Festival Association President Mike Zweschper, the City Council approved Hotel Occupancy Tax funds to support the event at its regular meeting Monday, March 15.

Perdue makes presentation for tax abatement

Melanie Berger
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Prompted by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at previous meetings, representatives from Perdue Farms gave a presentation on expansion plans Thursday, March 11.

County disaster declaration rescinded

Melanie Berger
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Fayette County Commissioners Court rescinded the declaration of local disaster related to COVID-19 as the first item of action at its meeting on Thursday, March 11.
State unemployment drops slightly, area rates increase

State unemployment drops slightly, area rates increase

State unemployment drops slightly, area rates increase

News Staff
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
The Texas unemployment rate for January 2021 was 6.8 percent, down from 6.9 percent in December 2020, according to the latest statistics from the Texas Workforce Commission. Fayette and surrounding counties all saw increases in their unemployment rates for January (not seasonally adjusted).
Quartet qualifies for state

Quartet qualifies for state

Quartet qualifies for state

News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Advancing to state with a first division rating is the saxophone quartet of (from left) Ignacio Hernandez, Kael Baumgarten, Kassidy Kubala and Karla Rico. They competed at the solo and ensemble contest in Smithville on Monday, March 8.
$100 million bust

$100 million bust

$100 million bust

News Staff
Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Friday, March 5, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K-9 partner, Kolt, stopped a Jeep SUV on Interstate 10 west of Schulenburg at the 668 mile marker at approximately 8:47 a.m. for a traffic violation.
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