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Homecoming honorees

Homecoming honorees

Homecoming honorees

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Announced at halftime of last Friday’s Shorthorns vs. Bloomington football game were Schulenburg High School’s 2025 Homecoming honorees: (from left) Daysi Rico, band sweetheart; Clara Magliolo, football sweetheart; Grace Schramek, Homecoming queen; Jayse Janda, Homecoming king; Kyrroll Prihoda, FFA...

‘Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone’ in LG scrutinized by Court

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Petit and Ayala Consulting made a presentation on a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone in the La Grange area at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Oct. 23.The City of La Grange hired the firm to assist in setting up a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ).
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (left) presents the Family Land Heritage Certificate to Bob Heinrich (right) and his daughter, Stacey Heinrich Smatresk. Also on hand for the award were Bob’s grandchildren Ryker, Barrett, and Sidney Smatresk as well as his son-in-law Erik Smatresk.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller (left) presents the Family Land Heritage Certificate to Bob Heinrich (right) and his daughter, Stacey Heinrich Smatresk. Also on hand for the award were Bob’s grandchildren Ryker, Barrett, and Sidney Smatresk as well as his son-in-law Erik Smatresk.

Heinrich Farm awarded Family Land Heritage Certificate

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
The Texas Department of Agriculture recently recognized the Heinrich Farm north of Schulenburg for 150 years of continuous agriculture production.TexasAgriculture Commissioner Sid Miller presented the Family Land Heritage Certificate to Bob Heinrich, along with his daughter, son-in-law, and...
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Polling Sites For Nov. 4 Election

News Staff
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
For the election on Tuesday, Nov. 4, polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and the Fayette County ballot will include the 17 proposed constitutional amendments. The Fayetteville ISD Tax Rate Election will also appear on the ballot for voters who reside in Fayetteville ISD.

Horns host Bobcats for Homecoming

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The Shorthorns will look to make a push for a playoff spot this Friday, Oct. 24 when they host the Bloomington Bobcats.Kickoff at for Schulenburg High School’s 2025 Homecoming game at David Husmann Memorial Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m.At halftime, the SHS Homecoming king and queen will be announced...

LWV offers community journalism workshop

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas announced that registration for its “Community News Writing: A Community Journalism Workshop” is nearing capacity with only a few seats remaining.

Early voting continues in Amendment Election

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Early voting in the Tuesday, Nov. 4 Constitutional Amendment Election continues through Friday, Oct. 31.In Fayette County, early ballots are cast at the Fayette County Elections Office Early Voting Room, 275 Ellinger Road, La Grange.Dates and hours are:• Monday, Oct. 20 through Friday, Oct. 24 from...
From clutch win to three-way tie for first place

From clutch win to three-way tie for first place

From clutch win to three-way tie for first place

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Setter Landry Zapalac (left) tips the ball over for a point and Haylee Vacek (right) slams down a kill, both in the first set of the Lady Horns 3-0 win over Shiner last Tuesday. It took five sets for Schulenburg to down the Lady Comanches in the first round of District 27-2A play.
How dry is it?

How dry is it?

How dry is it?

News Staff
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Lack of any widespread rainfall has put the west half of Fayette County in the “severe” drought category and the other half in the “moderate” drought level, as shown in the U.S. Drought Monitor (top graphic) for Thursday, Oct. 16.
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