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County tax rate, salaries proposed

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The planned salaries and allowances of elected officials, all part of Fayette County’s proposed 2026 budget that was scheduled to be published, were approved at the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Thursday,Aug.

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays steady in July, area rates increase slightly

News Staff

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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.

Mason Kunschick, who returns at running back, carries for 8 yards in the scrimmage last Thursday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns looking to continue upward trend

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

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.

2025 Overall Ratings for SISD

Gains noted in ratings for SISD along with plans to address deficiencies

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

The overall grade for Schulenburg ISD increased by four points and campus scores went up in four areas but the elementary school dropped to an “F” in the Texas Education Agency’s 2005 A-F Accountability Ratings released on Friday, Aug. 15.

Library gets $9K grant for upgrades

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) announced in a press release on Thursday, Aug. 7 that $4,107,388 was awarded to libraries across the state in 2025-26 through its Library Infrastructure Facility Improvement (LIFI) Grants.

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

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

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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.

2024 ALL-STATERS (from left) Landry Zapalac, Haylee Vacek, and Michaela Kollmann return to lead this year’s Lady Horn volleyball team. Along with three other returners and three new faces to varsity, they got 2025 under way in four-team scrimmage held at SHS Gym. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Lady Horns look to strike quick, diversify for ’25

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Without their tallest hitter who had over 200 more kills than her next closest teammate and with only one player over 5-feet, 7-inches, the 2025 Lady Horns will need to rely on overall athleticism and multiple options at the net.

State champion judging team

News Staff

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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.

City’s M&O tax rate proposed at $0.18909 with 5.642 cents added

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

The “no new revenue” tax rate for maintenance and operations was proposed for 2025-26 by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week.The aldermen also voted unanimously to set a public hearing on the tax rate for Monday, Aug. 18 at 6:15 p.m.

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