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MATCHING MASK & PURSE – Navidad Valley Community Connections member Irene Janda wears a mask and holds the matching purse. The purse is only the size of a folded mask, and attaches to a regular purse, belt or backpack. The matching masks and mini-purses are available by contacting NVCC.

MATCHING MASK & PURSE – Navidad Valley Community Connections member Irene Janda wears a mask and holds the matching purse. The purse is only the size of a folded mask, and attaches to a regular purse, belt or backpack. The matching masks and mini-purses are available by contacting NVCC.

NVCC has program on ‘Dangers of Added Sugar’

As fall progresses, more Navidad Valley Community Connections members are cautiously returning. On Wednesday, Sept. 23, the Hafers returned; they said they really haven’t gotten out much since this situation started in spring.
SPC STEVEN BURGOON

SPC STEVEN BURGOON

SPC Burgoon named ‘Hero of the Week’

SPC Steven Burgoon has been named “Hero of the Week” for the U.S. Army 2nd Platoon, 300th Military Police Company, for assistance rendered to soldiers involved in an accident.

Court hears comments related to COVID-19

The Fayette County Commissioners Court’s regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24 in the Ag Building included questions related to COVID-19. Precinct 4 Commissioner Tom Muras presided over the meeting in the absence of County Judge Joe Weber.
Masonic Lodge awards Golden Trowel to Edwards

Masonic Lodge awards Golden Trowel to Edwards

Masonic Lodge awards Golden Trowel to Edwards

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, Lyons Masonic Lodge 195 of Schulenburg awarded the Golden Trowel to J. Lewis Edwards (left), senior warden. The presentation was made by Lyons Lodge Worshipful Master Ben Lafferty (right).

Voter registration, early voting dates given for General Election on Nov. 3

The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming General Election is Monday, Oct. 5. The Texas Voter Registration Application can be downloaded from the Fayette County website, www.co.fayette.tx.us, by clicking on the “Elections” link at left and then “Voter Registration Information.”
Lady Horns take over first place

Lady Horns take over first place

Lady Horns take over first place

Kloe Kutac (above) makes a sliding dig midway through the third set last Friday and Erica Otto (at right) slams down her 14th kill for the final point of the Lady Horns’ 3-0 sweep of Weimar.

Ballot to include one City race

The ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 General Election will include one local race – City of Schulenburg Alderman Place 4. City and School Elections were originally calendared for May 2 but ended up being postponed until the General Election due to the pandemic.
Fayette County COVID-19 Cases

Fayette County COVID-19 Cases

Flu shots recommended during COVID-19 crisis

It’s more important than ever to get a flu shot this year considering the concurrent risk of COVID-19 and its potential effects on the healthcare system during the traditional cold/flu season, according to the Fayette County Office of Emergency Management.
VALENTINO EZEKIEL ALVARADO

VALENTINO EZEKIEL ALVARADO

Vehicle pursuit ensues at Engle, ends in Columbus

A traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Engle led to a pursuit that ended with an arrest made in Columbus on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
TAYLOR LIMBAUGH

TAYLOR LIMBAUGH

Top finishes for SHS

Lady Horn Taylor Limbaugh heads downhill on the second lap of her first-place finish at the Schulenburg Cross County Meet, held this past Saturday at the Sports Complex. David Velazquez treks through the lower end of the course. He paced the Shorthorns, finishing 17th. For more, see SPORTS.