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LARRY TIDWELL

LARRY TIDWELL

Tidwell tapped by TGCA for seventh Hall of Fame

News Staff
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Former Schulenburg ISD Athletic Director Larry Tidwell, who spent 18 years at the high school level and 31 as a college coach, has been selected for membership in the Texas Girls Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
ROSANNE GALLIA (left) and FATHER JASPER LIGGIO

ROSANNE GALLIA (left) and FATHER JASPER LIGGIO

Gallia retires after 19 years as St. Rose principal

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
After 19 years as principal of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School here in Schulenburg, Rosanne Gallia announced her retirement effective at the end of last week.The Rev. Jasper Liggio, pastor of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, along with the St.
Story time at the Library

Story time at the Library

Story time at the Library

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Bernadette Nason of Austin entertains youngsters at the Schulenburg Public Library Friday morning, June 27. She told the story of King Midas and how his “golden touch” upset his daughter, Marigold.
SUMMER LIVINGSTON

SUMMER LIVINGSTON

Lady Horn named all-state by TSWA

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Schulenburg High School sophomore first baseman Summer Livingston received honorable mention all-state honors in Class 2A from the Texas SportsWriters Association. The 2025 Blue Bell/TSWA all-state teams were announced last week.
Brayson Prihoda (right) get a hug from coach Josh Morgan following the final out Wednesday with Josh’s son, Nolan (left) coming to join the celebration. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Brayson Prihoda (right) get a hug from coach Josh Morgan following the final out Wednesday with Josh’s son, Nolan (left) coming to join the celebration. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

TC Junior all-stars heading to state tournament

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
With a 2-0 sweep in a best-ofthree sectional series, the Twin Cities Junior League all-stars earned a second championship banner and advanced to the Little League Texas East State Tournament.
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays at 4.1% in May while area rates increase

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
For the fifth consecutive month, the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 4.1 percent in May, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette and all eight surrounding counties saw their rates (not seasonally adjusted) increase from April, ranging from 0.
A laser shoot ing gall ery – inspired by the historic marksmanship competitions held by the Schuetzenverein – will be one of the activities at the Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5 at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.

A laser shoot ing gall ery – inspired by the historic marksmanship competitions held by the Schuetzenverein – will be one of the activities at the Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5 at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.

Patriotic activities set at Kreische/Monument Hill

News Staff
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Everyone is invited to celebrate America’s patriotic past during this 4th of July weekend at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange.On Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Court takes part in Yoakum Tom Tom parade

Court takes part in Yoakum Tom Tom parade

Court takes part in Yoakum Tom Tom parade

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
The Schulenburg royalty court traveled to Yoakum for the annual Yoakum Tom Tom parade on Saturday June 7.
AMALIA RORSCHACH

AMALIA RORSCHACH

SHS junior picked for journalism conference in Washington, D.C.

News Staff
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Amalia Rorschach, a junior at Schulenburg High School, has been selected to represent Schulenburg as a national youth correspondent to the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University near Washington, D.C.
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