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Gage Smrkovsky (left) and Abraham McBride present the report of the Schulenburg 4-H activities over the past year to the Commissioners Court. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Gage Smrkovsky (left) and Abraham McBride present the report of the Schulenburg 4-H activities over the past year to the Commissioners Court. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Courthouse cleanup OK’d after 4-H’ers give reports

Prior to the Fayette County Commissioners Court regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 25, presentations were given from the 4-H groups in the county.Representatives came from the following clubs: Fayetteville, Flatonia, Grow Wings, Horse, La Grange, Pure Country, Rising Star, Round Top-Carmine,...

Plans getting finalized for National Night Out event on Oct. 8 downtown

Music, food, refreshments, and activities have been lined up for the Schulenburg Police Department’s “Heroes on Main” National Night Out event on Wednesday, Oct. 8.It will take place downtown from 6-8 p.m.Along with the SPD, agencies participating include the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department,...

Tax increase, budget approved by Council

Following adoption of an ordinance for the 2025-26 budget, the tax increase reflected in it was ratified by the Schulenburg City Council at last week’s meeting.CityAdministrator Tami Walker read the ordinance for the budget, which noted that a required public hearing was held and it would become...

SISD trustees hear about efforts to up school ratings

In the annual accountability report to the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees at last week meeting, a review of the ratings were given as well as ongoing and planned measures to improve scores.As reported in the Aug. 21 Sticker issue, SISD received a “C” grade/73 out of 100 for 2025, up from D/69...

Traffic stop by SPD on I-10 leads to drug arrest

A stop on Interstate 10 by the Schulenburg Police Department on Monday, Sept. 22 led to the arrest of a subject from SanAntonio.According to the SPD report, officers pulled over a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 for multiple traffic offenses at approximately 12:31 a.m. near mile marker 672 westbound.
Shown above is a frame of the video from a surveillance camera showing the male subject that is being sought by the Sheriff’s Department.

Shown above is a frame of the video from a surveillance camera showing the male subject that is being sought by the Sheriff’s Department.

Reward offered for info on theft north of town

As of late Monday morning, Sept. 22, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department continued to seek the identity of a male subject believed to be involved in a theft near Schulenburg.Lt. David Beyer with the Sheriff’s Department said the incident occurred north of town in the early morning hours of...
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State, area unemployment rates increase in August

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Texas rose 0.1 percent to 4.1 percent last month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Many area rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased more significantly from July.
Cougars cruise past Horns in final non-district game

Cougars cruise past Horns in final non-district game

Cougars cruise past Horns in final non-district game

Owen Brenek gets past Brazos defenders for a fourth-quarter touchdown last Friday in Wallis but the Cougars’ offense amassed 565 yards to rout the Shorthorns 65-18. Schulenburg travels to Kenedy this Friday for its District 15-2A Division I opener.
Lady Horns take 22-12 record into District 27-2A play

Lady Horns take 22-12 record into District 27-2A play

Lady Horns take 22-12 record into District 27-2A play

Reagan Dusek (LEFT) rejects a Smithville attack and Haylee Vacek (right) goes down for a dig in the Lady Horns’ 3-0 sweep of the Lady Tigers last Tuesday.

Firms for Courthouse master plan discussed

A discussion was held on accepting requests for proposals and possibly selecting an architecture firm to update the Courthouse Master Plan at the Fayette County Commissioner Court meeting on Thursday, Sept. 11.The County has been in the process of getting the Courthouse Master Plan updated so it...