State unemployment stays steady in July, area rates increase slightly

For the second straight month, the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 4.0 percent, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) rose one-tenth of a percent to 3.8 in July.

Horns looking to continue upward trend

Just two years removed from going 0-10, the Shorthorns went two rounds in the playoffs and finished 8-4 last season but head coach Clay Ferguson, in his first year at Schulenburg, has his sights set higher.

SHS football program scores $5,000 through T-Mobile program

Shorthorn football players, coaches, and cheerleaders accept a $5,000 check from representatives of T-Mobile as part of the wireless network operator’s Friday Night 5G Lights grant program. The presentation was made during Schulenburg ISD’s “Meet the Athletes” night on Friday, Aug. 8.

State champion judging team

The Schulenburg FFA livestock judging team – (from left) Keeley Warnken, Haley Schramek, Kyrroll Prihoda, and Madyson Holub – has been recognized as the state champions in the Texas Cup livestock judging series contest sponsored by Livestockjudging.com.

Budget talks held at special Court meeting

Discussions related to the 2026 budget dominated a special meeting of the Fayette County Commissioners Court on Thursday, Aug. 7.County Auditor Cindy Havelka said she was needing several decisions, including assistance given to entities in the county.

Structure burns north of La Grange

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on Highway 77 north of La Grange near Bear Creek Road was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday, Aug. 10 around 9:54 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.The La Grange Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene.