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Resignation of band director accepted by SISD trustees

Schulenburg ISD will be looking to hire a new band director for the second time in less than six months with the resignation of Alan Perkins. A letter indicating his intentions was accepted by the Board of Trustees following a 45-minute executive session during Monday’s regular meeting.

Plans for Founders Park discussed at final Commissioners Court meeting for Kleiber

The Fayette County Commissioners Court held its regular meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22 at the Ag Building in La Grange. During public comment, County Auditor Kathy Kleiber said this was her last Commissioners Court meeting in the position. “I’ve worked [almost] 26 years for Fayette County.

Two die in accident after fleeing officer

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that an attempt to stop a vehicle on Interstate 10 west of Schulenburg ended with a rollover and the death of two occupants.

Ahlschlager challenging Schiff li for Council seat

In an effort to help citizens make their decisions for the Nov. 3 City of Schulenburg election, the Sticker sent questionnaires to the two candidates involved in one contested race. Incumbent Alderman Geoffrey Schiffli faces the challenge of Clarence Ahlschlager for Place 4.

State & area unemployment rates increase in September

The Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3 percent in September, from 6.8 percent the previous month, after dipping from the high of 13.5 percent in April 2020 when the peak of COVID-19 impacts occurred, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Early voting totals top 4,900 through Monday

In the first week of early voting for the Nov. 3 General Election, over 28 percent of registered voters in Fayette County have already cast their ballots, according to the Fayette County Office of the Elections Administrator.

City offers guidelines for trick-or-treating

A set of guidelines for Halloween trick-or-treating was reviewed and informally approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 19. The City of Schulenburg has designated 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 as the window for youngsters to trick-or-treat.