Reward offered for info on theft north of town

As of late Monday morning, Sept. 22, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department continued to seek the identity of a male subject believed to be involved in a theft near Schulenburg.Lt.

State, area unemployment rates increase in August

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Texas rose 0.1 percent to 4.1 percent last month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Many area rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased more significantly from July. Colorado County saw a jump of 0.7 percent and Austin County’s rate went up 0.

Cougars cruise past Horns in final non-district game

Owen Brenek gets past Brazos defenders for a fourth-quarter touchdown last Friday in Wallis but the Cougars’ offense amassed 565 yards to rout the Shorthorns 65-18. Schulenburg travels to Kenedy this Friday for its District 15-2A Division I opener. For more, see SPORTS.

Lady Horns take 22-12 record into District 27-2A play

Reagan Dusek (LEFT) rejects a Smithville attack and Haylee Vacek (right) goes down for a dig in the Lady Horns’ 3-0 sweep of the Lady Tigers last Tuesday. Schulenburg won its fourth straight match over Class 4A competition with a 3-2 win over Navarro on Friday, improving to 22-12 on the season.

Firms for Courthouse master plan discussed

A discussion was held on accepting requests for proposals and possibly selecting an architecture firm to update the Courthouse Master Plan at the Fayette County Commissioner Court meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.

County budget, tax rate, salaries ratified

After a public hearing on the proposed total tax rate of $0.40984 per $100 of taxable value on Thursday, Sept. 11, salaries, expenses, and allowances of elected and precinct officers were approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court.

Up to 20 wins

Greenli Van Zandt (right) sends over one of her 19 kills against Giddings last Tuesday while Grace Schramek (above) saves a ball near the net in the Lady Horns’ 3-0 sweep. Schulenburg also defeated La Grange last week, improving to 20-12 on the season. See SPORTS for more.