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Recent scam calls reported

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek issued a press release stating that the Sheriff’s Department once again had received several scam reports.Citizens have been getting phone calls from someone claiming to be with the Sheriff’s Department or the Fayette County Judge’s Office.
Roxanne Orsak, a 1984 graduate of Schulenburg High School, is pictured in front of an H-E-B store. She will take over as president in January. Photo By Jason Kindig

Roxanne Orsak, a 1984 graduate of Schulenburg High School, is pictured in front of an H-E-B store. She will take over as president in January. Photo By Jason Kindig

SHS grad promoted to president of H-E-B

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
H-E-B, one of the nation’s leading independent retailers and the largest private employer in Texas, announced last week the promotion of Chief Operating Officer Roxanne Orsak to president effective January 2026.Orsak will succeed Craig Boyan, who shared his intention to retire at the end of 2026...
Photo Courtesy of SVFD

Photo Courtesy of SVFD

Trash burn gets out of control near St. John Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Volunteer firefighters make sure a grass fire doesn’t spread to the brush and trees on property off County Line Road west of St. John. The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department was paged at around 12:30 on Friday, Oct. 3 for a large grass fire. Due to the dry conditions and wind, it spread quickly.

City Council sets public meeting on parks plan, hears about Frontier fiber

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Citizens will have the opportunity to give their input on what they want in local parks on Wednesday, Oct. 21.The Schulenburg City Council set that date for a public meeting, which will start at 5:30 p.m. and be held at the Council chambers (607 Upton Ave.).CityAdministrator Tami Walker said at...

County officials say reunion won’t return

News Staff
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The recent mass gathering held in the Nechanitz area violated both the regulations of the Texas Department of State Health Services and Fayette County’s permitting process, according to County officials.“After last year’s gathering, the County implemented a mass gathering permit process to ensure...
Horns take down 4-0 Lions

Horns take down 4-0 Lions

Horns take down 4-0 Lions

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Preston Kahn delivers a blow to Kenedy quarterback Jericho Jackson on a third-quarter sack as the Shorthorns handed the Lions their first loss of the season.
Lady Horns start 2-0 in 27-2A play

Lady Horns start 2-0 in 27-2A play

Lady Horns start 2-0 in 27-2A play

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Clara Magliolo (left) sends back a Louise attack in the third set of the Lady Horns’ sweep at home last Tuesday.

Houston man murdered at chaotic trail ride party Sat.

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
A 19-year-old Houston man was shot overnight Saturday at a party on private property in the Nechanitz area and died Sunday morning at an Austin hospital, according to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department.The identity of the victim was released by the Sheriff’s Department Tuesday morning, Sept....
Stanzel Museum takes youth to Girls in Aviation Day

Stanzel Museum takes youth to Girls in Aviation Day

Stanzel Museum takes youth to Girls in Aviation Day

News Staff
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Sitting in an Apache helicopter as part of the Girls in Aviation Day at the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston are (top photo) Rebecca Camacho (left) and Ava Boston (right).
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