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Statewide unemployment, area rates stay steady in February

News Staff

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for February and they showed that the statewide seasonally- adjusted unemployment stayed at 4.3 percent for the third straight month.Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) decreased 0.

City, SISD elections set for this Saturday

News Staff

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The joint election for the City of Schulenburg and Schulenburg ISD will be held this Saturday, May 2.Votes may be cast at the Schulenburg Public Library,310 Simpson St., from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The language on the ballot(s) follows along with the instructions, which will appear in English and Spanish.

County changes firm for EMS billing

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved switching the EMS billing provider at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 23.EMS Management & Consultants (EMS|MC) was awarded the proposal for billing, bill collection, and records services for Fayette County EMS.

Herzik headed back to state

News Staff

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Shorthorn junior Caden Herzik (left), shown with coach Jordan Hafley, finish second in singles at the Class 2A Region IV Tennis Tournament in Corpus Christi last week to earn a trip to the UIL state event May 7-8 in San Antonio.

The vehicle, minus front tires, that was eventually stopped by tire deflation devices after a high-speed pursuit.

Two arrested after high-speed chase, foot pursuit

News Staff

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

On Thursday, April 23 at approximately 2:30 a.m., Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Noah Geer initiated a traffic stop on a speeding vehicle traveling westbound on Interstate 10 near Schulenburg.

Third state berth

News Staff

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Shorthorn senior Reid Janda strokes a putt at the Class 2A Region IV Golf Tournament last week in Corpus Christi. He finished in a tie for fourth place, earning his third trip to the state tournament. For more, see SPORTS.

County’s ban on outdoor burning lifted last Friday

News Staff

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Five days after downpours soaked the area, the Fayette County Commissioners Court approved an order allowing outdoor burning. The action to lift the burn ban came at a special meeting on Friday, April 17.

Six vying for three seats on SISD Board of Trustees

News Staff

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

The Sticker posed a set of questions to the six candidates running for three at-large seats on the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees.Incumbents are Troy Brenek and Hale Hentges. Terms are for three years.

LED/video scoreboard to be pursued

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Contingent on securing sufficient sponsorship funding, David Husmann Memorial Stadium may get a state-ofthe- art LED/video scoreboard this fall.

Semi-trailer fire snarls I-10 at midday Friday

News Staff

Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Interstate 10 westbound was shut down for a short time and reduced to one lane for about three hours on Friday, April 17 after semi-trailer caught fire just west of the Schulenburg exit.

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