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Local man struck by train Mon.

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

A 44-year-old Schulenburg man walking his bicycle over the tracks on Bohlmann Avenue was struck by a westbound Union Pacific train shortly before 6 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 3.

Horns continue push for playoff spot

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Shorthorn linemen (from right) Trey Silcox, Keigan Johnson, and Colton Matura provide DaTerrion Houston (No. 1) with plenty of room to run for a 22-yard gain in the second quarter last Friday in Danbury. Playing only the first half, Houston rushed for 143 yards on 12 carries with three touchdowns.

Grace Schramek connects for one of her two kills early in game three to help the Lady Horns jump ahead 11-0. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Aces aplenty in Lady Horns’ area sweep of Snook

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Four of the last five points in Monday night’s Class 2A Division I area playoff match came from the service line to push the Lady Horns’ ace total to 19.

A young man poses with Santa (Investigator Jeremy Castleberry) during last year’s toy pick-up in Flatonia.

Sheriff’s Office launches 2025 Deputy Santa Program

News Staff

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the return of the annual Deputy Santa Program, running from Dec. 1 to Dec. 16.This cherished initiative brings holiday joy to children across Fayette County with toy distribution scheduled for Dec.

Pole use agreement approved for Frontier

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The plans of Frontier to construct a high-speed, fiber-optic broadband network in Schulenburg can move forward with the City Council’s approval of a pole attachment agreement at its meeting last week.

Master plan for City parks progresses

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Following a survey asking citizens about their past use and future wishes of local parks, the City of Schulenburg held a public meeting last Wednesday, Oct. 22 to take the next step in developing a master plan.

Homecoming honorees

News Staff

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Announced at halftime of last Friday’s Shorthorns vs.

‘Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone’ in LG scrutinized by Court

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Petit and Ayala Consulting made a presentation on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in the La Grange area at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23.The City of La Grange hired the firm to assist in setting up a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (left) presents the Family Land Heritage Certificate to Bob Heinrich (right) and his daughter, Stacey Heinrich Smatresk. Also on hand for the award were Bob’s grandchildren Ryker, Barrett, and Sidney Smatresk as well as his son-in-law Erik Smatresk.

Heinrich Farm awarded Family Land Heritage Certificate

News Staff

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

The Texas Department of Agriculture recently recognized the Heinrich Farm north of Schulenburg for 150 years of continuous agriculture production.

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Polling Sites For Nov. 4 Election

News Staff

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

For the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Fayette County ballot will include the 17 proposed constitutional amendments. The Fayetteville ISD Tax Rate Election will also appear on the ballot for voters who reside in Fayetteville ISD.

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