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Burn ban remains in effect

In a press release last Thursday, Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller stated that he visited with Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn, Sheriff Keith Korenek, other law enforcement personnel as well as volunteer firefighters and they concluded that the burn ban will stay in place.County staff...
Clutch wins over Weimar

Clutch wins over Weimar

Clutch wins over Weimar

Caden Herzik (left) goes up for the go-ahead shot last Tuesday and Alana Herzik (right) scores on a third-quarter drive. They were the leading scorers as the Shorthorns and Lady Horns both posted come-from-behind wins over Weimar.For more, see SPORTS.Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Filing for local seats under way

The deadline to file as a candidate in the City of Schulenburg or Schulenburg ISD election is Friday, Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.Anyone wanting to run for City Council can pick up a candidate packet at City Hall, 605 Upton Ave. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more...
Firefighters continue to work in the early morning hours of Jan. 21 after a fire gutted the garage at the intersection of Bohlmann Avenue and Baumgarten Street. Photo Courtesy of SVFD

Firefighters continue to work in the early morning hours of Jan. 21 after a fire gutted the garage at the intersection of Bohlmann Avenue and Baumgarten Street. Photo Courtesy of SVFD

SVFD responds to two house fires last week

No injuries were reported from a pair of structure fires in town in a span of four days.The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 1000 block of BohlmannAvenue at 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 20.

Register by Mon. to vote in Primary

The last day to register to vote in the Tuesday, March 3 Primary Election is Monday, Feb. 2.Anyone wishing to cast a ballot in local races in Fayette County (such as the Fayette County judges race or the Precinct 2 commissioner race) must be registered to vote by Monday, Feb. 2.Applications for...
STEER – Exhibitor: Keeley Warnken (front). Sale price: $15,750. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

STEER – Exhibitor: Keeley Warnken (front). Sale price: $15,750. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Winners at the 2026 Schulenburg Junior Livestock Show

The Schulenburg Junior Livestock Show was held Jan. 22-24 at the Expo Center in Wolters Park.A complete list of exhibitors & buyers, along with donors, will run in next week’s issue.

Commissioners hear about election issues

The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard an update from Elections Administrator Donna Macik during is meeting on Thursday, Jan. 22.“It’s been fun working with the secretary of state lately,” Macik said.

Found property notice from Schulenburg PD

The Schulenburg Police Department has located a Lorcin handgun.The property will be held at the Schulenburg Police Department for 30 days from the date of this notification.Inquiries into this property can be made to the Schulenburg Police Department.
Ten bundles of cocaine were located after Deputy Cody Williams stopped a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta on Interstate 10 eastbound about four miles west of Schulenburg.

Ten bundles of cocaine were located after Deputy Cody Williams stopped a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta on Interstate 10 eastbound about four miles west of Schulenburg.

Cocaine found during stop on I-10 near Schulenburg

Two arrests were made after cocaine was located during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about four miles west of Schulenburg on Wednesday, Jan. 21, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 3:36 p.m., Deputy Cody Williams stopped a 2022 Volkswagen Jetta on...

Superintendent’s contract extended

Following an executive session at the end of last week’s Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the contract of Superintendent Lee Hafley was extended by one year.Hafley began his duties as the head administrator for SISD on May 5, 2025 with a three-year contract and an annual base salary of...