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Public hearing on Perdue tax abatement set

The Fayette County Commissioners Court held a special meeting on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 9 a.m., setting a public hearing date to consider and potentially enter into a tax abatement agreement with Perdue Farms of Schulenburg and to establish a reinvestment zone.

City Hall, PD to reopen; Expo Center to get repairs

The lobbies of City Hall and the Police Department will reopen at the beginning of February after action by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, Jan. 5. “We would still enforce the facemask (requirement),” City Administrator Tami Walker said.
The 2019-20 Lady Horn basketball team members, coaches, and managers with the Class 3A state semifinalist trophy appeared in the March 12 edition. Sticker File Photo

The 2019-20 Lady Horn basketball team members, coaches, and managers with the Class 3A state semifinalist trophy appeared in the March 12 edition. Sticker File Photo

Top local happenings during 2020 from the Sticker files

Editor’s Note: The following are some of the top stories from the first six months of last year from the issues of the Sticker. Stories from July through December will appear in next week’s issue.

Board OKs honoring Husmann

After Schulenburg ISD officials received suggestions to honor David Husmann, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously at a special meeting Monday, Jan. 4 to go forward with recognizing him. Husmann, SISD’s winningest football coach, passed away on Dec. 18 at 67.
Fayette County COVID-19 Cases

Fayette County COVID-19 Cases

Fayette County COVID-19 Cases

(as reported on the County’s website each Tuesday at midday)
Certificate of appreciation presented to Muras

Certificate of appreciation presented to Muras

Certificate of appreciation presented to Muras

The Fayette County Commissioners Court presented a certificate of appreciation to Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Muras (second from left) after the conclusion of the Wednesday, Dec. 23 meeting.
Retired K-9 Lobos undergoing cancer treatments

Retired K-9 Lobos undergoing cancer treatments

Retired K-9 Lobos undergoing cancer treatments

Fayette County’s legendary K-9 officer Lobos recently spent a week in Texas A&M’s veterinary hospital after having been diagnosed with cancer.
David Husmann gives an interview while holding the state championship trophy following the Shorthorns’ 35-20 win over Goldthwaite in the 1992 Class 2A title game played in the Astrodome.

David Husmann gives an interview while holding the state championship trophy following the Shorthorns’ 35-20 win over Goldthwaite in the 1992 Class 2A title game played in the Astrodome.

SHS’ winningest football coach passes away at 67

In a career that spanned over 40 years, coach David Husmann touched the lives of countless young people and orchestrated team championships. A Schulenburg resident, he passed away on Friday, Dec. 18 in Austin at the age of 67.
DREW BROSSMANN

DREW BROSSMANN

Brossmann appointed Precinct 4 commissioner

With Tom Muras’ resignation as Fayette County Precinct 4 commissioner, County Judge Joe Weber appointed Drew Brossmann to the position. Muras, in the middle of a fouryear term, announced his intention to step down earlier this month effective Dec. 31.
County has first COVID-19 vaccination

County has first COVID-19 vaccination

County has first COVID-19 vaccination

“It didn’t hurt at all” was the reaction of Laurie Quitta, nurse director of the Medical Surgical Unit of St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange. Quitta has served as a nurse in Fayette County for four decades and was chosen to receive the very first COVID-19 vaccine administered in Fayette County.