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Next year’s school calendar includes later start, five fewer days

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
After hearing Superintendent Lee Hafley’s modifications to two other proposed calendars for the 2026-27 school year, the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to go with his option at its meeting Monday, March 23.The changes Hafley suggested include pushing back the start of...
Opening day for Schulenburg Little League

Opening day for Schulenburg Little League

Opening day for Schulenburg Little League

News Staff
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
All 133 players on Schulenburg Little League’s 14 teams this year were introduced, along with their volunteer coaches, at opening-day ceremonies held at the Sports Complex on Sunday, March 22.
3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Third baseman Eli Blansitt (left) takes aim on his throw to first for the final out against Ganado and Reid Janda (right) heads home for the Shorthorns’ first run in their 3-2 vic tory last Tuesday.

‘Wings of Their Own’ set at Stanzel Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum is partnering with Fayette County Community Theatre to present a special living history performance, “Wings of Their Own: Influential Women in Aviation.”The production will be held at the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum on...

Election issues reviewed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
With three of the five members present, the Fayette County Commissioners Court met on Thursday, March 12.On hand were Precinct 1 Commissioners Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann.

Burn ban reinstated Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Just three days after not extending the burn ban in effect since Sept. 11, the Fayette County Commissioners Court put one back in place at an emergency meeting on Monday.The order approved stated that all outdoor burning in all the unincorporated areas is prohibited for 90 days unless the...
Mark Klesel poses outside the funeral home last Thursday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Mark Klesel poses outside the funeral home last Thursday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Klesel retires after 50 years at local funeral home

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Area families have entrusted the care of their loved ones to a member of the Klesel family at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home for over 70 years.For the last 50 of those, Mark Klesel attended to final rites alongside his father and brother and, most recently, a nephew.

Financing increased for City projects

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Two weeks after approving $14 million in financing through certificates of obligations for building renovations and other projects, the Schulenburg City Council increased the total to $15 million at its regular meeting Monday, March 16.City Administrator Tami Walker said she brought up increasing...
Honored at the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas “Women Making History” event were: (front) Alice Berry of Columbus – Initiative; (standing, from left) La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, Dr. Mary Fanett Wheeler of Cuero – Steadfastness, Tammy Collins of Flatonia – Vision, Ellen Ashby Kennard (niece of Mary Bristow Willeford of Flatonia – Heritage), Christi Opiela of Hallettsville – Determination, and Connie Shortes of La Grange – Courage.

Honored at the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas “Women Making History” event were: (front) Alice Berry of Columbus – Initiative; (standing, from left) La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, Dr. Mary Fanett Wheeler of Cuero – Steadfastness, Tammy Collins of Flatonia – Vision, Ellen Ashby Kennard (niece of Mary Bristow Willeford of Flatonia – Heritage), Christi Opiela of Hallettsville – Determination, and Connie Shortes of La Grange – Courage.

Six women, four students recognized at fourth ‘Women Making History’ event

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
On International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas celebrated its fourth annual Women Making History event at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange.The afternoon honored six exceptional women from across the five-county region and celebrated four...

Plans for parks & rec presented to Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Alarge-format booklet mapping out potential upgrades to Schulenburg’s two public parks was presented to the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 3.The master plan included input from the community since the project was initiated last July with the City’s hiring of the firm Burditt.“(It is)...
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