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Law enforcement officers converge on a residence on Baumgarten Street Friday to execute a search warrant.

Law enforcement officers converge on a residence on Baumgarten Street Friday to execute a search warrant.

One arrested on drug charge after search of local residence Fri.

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of deputies and the Schulenburg Police Department, executed a search warrant at a local residence on Friday, Aug. 7 that led to one arrest.

Sticker wins three awards

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
The Sticker garnered a trio of awards in the 2020 South Texas Press Association Better Newspaper Contest. Winners in three divisions and 18 categories were announced during the STPA’s “virtual” convention on Friday, Aug. 7. Entries were from 2019.
Marijuana bust made during stop of septic cleaning truck

Marijuana bust made during stop of septic cleaning truck

Marijuana bust made during stop of septic cleaning truck

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Drug interdiction investigators continue to get “waste” off Interstate 10 in Fayette County, Sheriff Keith Korenek said in a press release last week. He was referring to a marijuana bust made during a traffic stop on a septic cleaning truck on Tuesday, Aug. 4.

July rainfall totals 2.42”

News Staff
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Local weather observer Elroy Dieringer reported four rainfall recordings during July totaling 2.42 inches. His measurements last month were: • July 24.................. 0.26”; • July 25.................. 1.43”; • July 26.................. 0.23”; • July 29.................. 0.50”.

Abbott extends early voting in Nov. 3 election

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation on Monday, July 27 extending the early voting period for the Nov. 3 election by nearly a week. Under this proclamation, early voting by personal appearance will begin on Tuesday, Oct. 13, and continue through Friday, Oct. 30.
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Foes decreased for SHS football, volleyball teams

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Both the Lady Horns and Shorthorns will face fewer opponents this fall as schedules were revised for volleyball and football in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The girls will start their season with a scrimmage at SHS Gym this Friday, Aug. 7 against Brazos, Hallettsville, and La Grange.

Contract for grant administration, rezoning approved

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
Following up on last month’s selection of Langford Community Management Services to assist with the application and project administration of Community Development Block Grange Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) funds, the Schulenburg City Council approved a contract with the firm at its regular meeting Monday,...
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Face coverings discussed by City Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The possibility of a resolution requiring face coverings inside the city limits was discussed by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, Aug. 3 but the aldermen agreed that they wouldn’t pursue one.

Hearing on proposed county tax rate set for 6 p.m. on Aug. 19

Melanie Berger
Wednesday, August 5, 2020
The Fayette County Commissioners Court set a public hearing on the proposed tax rate of $0.4640 during a special meeting held on Thursday afternoon, July 30. The proposed tax rate is the same as the current County tax rate.
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