News

Church facility considered for district court

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The Fayette County Commissioners Court gave approval at its meeting last week for County Judge Weber to sign a lease agreement with First Baptist Church of La Grange regarding its old facility. District Judge Jeff Steinhauser must also give his blessing.

’Tis the season ... for giving

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The Boys & Girls Club of Champion Valley in Schulenburg received an assortment of Christmas and holiday decorations, craft items and prizes on Monday, Nov. 23.

Deputy Santa Program gets under way

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The “Deputy Santa” program initiated by Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and the deputies of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office started this past Monday, Nov. 30 and continues through Wednesday, Dec. 16. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different locations on Dec. 17.

Tidwell brothers compete at state

News Staff

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

Mike Tidwell (left), a 1988 Schulenburg High graduate, shares the Class 5A third-place trophy won by his Denton High boys’ cross country team with his younger brother, Marty, at the state meet in Round Rock on Nov. 23. Marty serves as head coach for 5A Frisco Wakeland.

COVID-19 cases

SISD returns from break with reduction in cases

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, December 1, 2020

The week-long break from classes for Thanksgiving resulted in a 50-percent drop in the active COVID-19 cases at Schulenburg ISD. According to the SISD’s dashboard, located on its website, 24 staff and students had coronavirus heading into the break on Friday, Nov. 20.

Girl Scouts collect donations for Food Pantry

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Schulenburg Girl Scout Troop 824 donated 85 pounds of non-perishable food to the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry collected through its recent food drive.

DEACON NOMINEES – Nominated to be ordained as deacons at First Baptist Church of Schulenburg are (from left) Alfred Tanagho, Larry Gutierrez, Tyler Heger and Melvin Barta.

First Baptist to hold deacon ordination service

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

A deacon ordination service will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Schulenburg. The public is invited to attend. Pastor David Thompson and deacon chairman Karl Mendel are excited to announce the ordination of four men to the deacon ministry.

OEM explains reporting of coronavirus deaths

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Fayette County Office of Emergency Management Chief Craig Moreau issued the following press release on Monday, Nov. 23: “Fayette County is committed to providing the most accurate and verified information as soon as it is available. Proper verification is essential to trustworthy data.

Alex Lozano lines up a three-point field goal in the second quarter against La Grange. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

SHS hoops teams win openers

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

The Shorthorns and Lady Horns got their basketball seasons underway with successful outings at home on Friday, Nov. 20. Led by seniors Alex Lozano and Bryce Wilson, the Horns downed La Grange 69-54.

State & area unemployment rates decrease in October

News Staff

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

Texas’ private sector added 136,300 jobs over the month and the Texas unemployment rate fell to 6.9 percent in October from 8.3 percent in September, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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