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City Hall, Police Department staying put by 3-2 vote

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Since the possibility of moving municipal offices from downtown was brought up in April, the Schulenburg City Council heard opposition from a sizeable group of citizens both in person and on social media.
Sunday parade part of four-day Festival

Sunday parade part of four-day Festival

Sunday parade part of four-day Festival

News Staff
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
As always, the Grand Parade on Sunday morning was a highlight of this year’s Schulenburg Festival July 31-Aug. 4.

Young Farmers to hold annual hay show at Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 58th annual hay show on Wednesday, Aug. 27 and Thursday, Aug. 28 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 27 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. The hay show sale will begin at 8 p.
KEELEY WARNKEN

KEELEY WARNKEN

Warnken places second in national judging event

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
At a competition in Kentucky, a Schulenburg High School senior joined over 700 Hereford juniors who exhibited cattle, competed in educational contests, and participated in leadership events.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment drops 0.1% in June, area rate changes vary

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
After five months at 4.1 percent, Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 4.0 percent in June, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) dropped 0.1 percent from May, to 3.7.
LOGAN RYAN BAND – Friday 10:30 p.m.-midnight

LOGAN RYAN BAND – Friday 10:30 p.m.-midnight

Logan Ryan Band, Tanner Usrey headline Festival

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
It’s time once again for the Schulenburg Festival – the “National Party of Texas” – from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday Aug. 3. As always, the annual event in Wolters Park promises to provide a full weekend of events with something for everyone.
Ribbon cut at remodeled Civic Center

Ribbon cut at remodeled Civic Center

Ribbon cut at remodeled Civic Center

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The City of Schulenburg held an open house and ribbon cutting to mark the completion of renovations at the Civic Center, 1107 Hillje Ave., on Thursday, July 24.
SHS principal awarded by ag teachers assn.

SHS principal awarded by ag teachers assn.

SHS principal awarded by ag teachers assn.

News Staff
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Schulenburg High School Principal Callene Zapalac (second from left) was among those who were recognized for their service and commitment to the agricultural science and technical field by the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas during the annual ATAT Professional Development Conference in...
2025 Festival Schedule of Events

2025 Festival Schedule of Events

2025 Festival Schedule of Events

News Staff
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
THURSDAY, July 31 (no gate admission) • 6 p.m. ..........................Food Booths & Pavilion Biergarten open • 5-10 p.m. ....................CARNIVAL ($30 wristbands) • 7-10 p.m. ....................music by SOUTHPAW • 8 p.m. ..........................Rodeo Slack (free admission) FRIDAY, Aug.
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