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Hefner gives reminder about ‘electioneering’

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Fayette County Elections Administrator Terri Hefner issued the following reminder on Monday, Oct. 12 that “electioneering” is not allowed within 100 feet of a polling location, including early voting.
Bench placed downtown in memory of Sustrs

Bench placed downtown in memory of Sustrs

Bench placed downtown in memory of Sustrs

News Staff
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Swiss Alp Dance Club donated a bench to the City of Schulenburg honoring the memory of Ben and Rene Sustr and their years as president and secretary/treasurer of the organization. The bench is located in downtown Schulenburg in the Railroad Park near the Gazebo on Main Street.

Facemasks become an issue prior to meeting

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
Prior to the start of the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8, County Judge Joe Weber noticed seven people not wearing masks in the District Courtroom. Four minutes before the meeting started, he announced that masks were available for those who didn’t have one.
Freyburg United Methodist Church Photo By Melanie Berger

Freyburg United Methodist Church Photo By Melanie Berger

Steeple restoration at Freyburg UMC completed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
It was a bright, sunny Friday morning at Freyburg United Methodist Church earlier this month and the outside of the historic structure, built in 1879, looked absolutely pristine. But that wasn’t always the case.

Automated CPR machine approved for EMS

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
A Stryker Lucas 3 mechanical CPR machine for Fayette County EMS was approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 8. Grant funds received from the Capital Area Trauma Regional Advisory Council will be used for the purchase.
NICOLE GABLER

NICOLE GABLER

Gabler on AHP ‘Forty Under 40’ list

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Nicole Gabler has been included in the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP) Forty Under 40 list. The Forty Under 40 program is designed to recognize the future leaders within the health care philanthropy community.

Horns travel to Ganado Friday for pivotal game

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The post-season outlook for the Shorthorns will become clearer with the outcome of this Friday’s game in Ganado. Schulenburg would assure itself of a 2-2 record in district at worst with a win and be in good shape for a playoff spot.
Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K-9 partner, Kolt, with the 253 pounds of marijuana they discovered Monday.

Sgt. Randy Thumann and his K-9 partner, Kolt, with the 253 pounds of marijuana they discovered Monday.

Marijuana, heroin, cash found in trio of traffic stops on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Monday Oct. 5, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Interdiction Canine Unit, Sgt. Randy Thumann and K-9 partner Kolt, stopped a Dodge pickup on Interstate 10 at the 658 mile marker west of Flatonia at approximately 10:29 a.m. for a traffic violation.

EDC loan for new RV park approved by City Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
The recently-opened 3 Oaks RV Resort got a boost for its start-up efforts with the Schulenburg City Council’s approval of a $75,000 loan at Monday’s regular meeting.
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