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STEER – Exhibitor: Kaz McBride (left).

STEER – Exhibitor: Kaz McBride (left).

Junior Livestock Show Grand Champion Market Exhibitors

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
STEER – Exhibitor: Kaz McBride (left). Sales Price: $8,500. Buyer: Middle Creek Ranch - David & Tracey Hodge. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala GOAT – Exhibitor: Blake Meyer (center). Sales Price: $6,000.

School district excels on financial examinations

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Schulenburg ISD received a “superior” grade from the state’s financial accountability system and its audit firm gave it highest opinion of the school’s finances. Both were reported as part of the Board of Trustees’ regular meeting Monday, Jan. 25.
County department heads, commissioners review happenings from 2020

County department heads, commissioners review happenings from 2020

County department heads, commissioners review happenings from 2020

News Staff
Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Editor’s Note: A review of notable happenings from last year follows from Fayette County department heads and each of the four commissioners. County Judge Joe Weber’s review of actions by the Commissioners Court appeared in last week’s issue.
Carr wanted by SPD for hotel robbery

Carr wanted by SPD for hotel robbery

Carr wanted by SPD for hotel robbery

News Staff
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
UNTORIUS CARR, age 19, is wanted by the Schulenburg Police Department for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is described as 5’6” and 140 pounds.
House gutted by fire Sunday night

House gutted by fire Sunday night

House gutted by fire Sunday night

News Staff
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
A small, wood-framed home in the 1200 block of South Street was gutted by a fire of undetermined origin late Sunday night, Jan. 17. The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department battled the blaze for about an hour and a half.

Multi-county vaccination center set up

News Staff
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Early last week, Gov. Greg Abbott announced a new state strategy for distributing COVID-19 vaccines. Sen. Lois Kolkhorst played a key role in securing this site for the region. The plan focuses on new vaccine “HUBs” and “subHUBs” that are intended to help distribute the vaccine faster.

County paid leave plan discussed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
The Fayette County Commissioners Court deferred amending/ modifying its Temporary Order concerning COVID-19 at its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14. The Order was originally approved on March 31, 2020.
A display outside the gym included trophies, photos, and memorabilia from coach Husmann’s days at the University of Houston as well as his coaching career. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

A display outside the gym included trophies, photos, and memorabilia from coach Husmann’s days at the University of Houston as well as his coaching career. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Remembering a legend

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
For all the athletic and coaching accolades recounted from the life of David Husmann this past Saturday, they were overshadowed by messages of how he touched so many lives off the field.
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