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Sheriff’s Dept. reports phone scam attempts

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department issued an alert on Monday, Sept. 8 that it has, once again, received multiple reports about scam calls recently.The scammer claims to be a law enforcement representative stating that the person’s child, grandchild, or other family member has been arrested and...
Police Department plans ‘National Night Out’ event downtown

Police Department plans ‘National Night Out’ event downtown

Police Department plans ‘National Night Out’ event downtown

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
In announcing plans for its first-ever National Night Out, the Schulenburg Police Department has touted the event as a way to build stronger connections between members of law enforcement and the community while enjoying a night of fun with friends and neighbors.Scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 8 from...
Horns suffer tough loss in overtime

Horns suffer tough loss in overtime

Horns suffer tough loss in overtime

News Staff
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
DaTerrion Houston (No. 1) uses a block by Landon Conner for a big gain in the second quarter last Friday at David Husmann Memorial Stadium.The Shorthorns scored 22 unanswered points against Rogers and held a 15-point lead through two and a half quarters.
Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Seven kilos of cocaine found after traffic stop

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Friday, Aug. 29 around 11:17 a.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith (right) conducted a traffic stop on a 2018 Honda Van on Interstate 10 eastbound near Engle for a traffic violation.
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Young Farmers Hay Show reserve champion

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Reserve champion in the Schulenburg Young Farmers hay show at the Fayette County Fair was Mark Stang with a BMR sorghum entry in Class 5 (sorghum hay). Stang’s hay sold for $1,800 at the auction held on Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange.
Top SHS finishers at local XC meet

Top SHS finishers at local XC meet

Top SHS finishers at local XC meet

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Ellie Hammack (left) heads away from the starting line across the soccer field at the Sports Complex on her way to a sixth-place finish and Adam Schramek (right) hikes up the east side of the park en route to placing 26th.
First place in Class 4

First place in Class 4

Young Farmers Hay Show first place in Class 4

News Staff
Tuesday, September 2, 2025
First place in Class 4 went to Mark Vecera (right) for a mixed grass entry The hay was auctioned for $1,050 to Bumper Crop Texas-Matt Arthur (left). Photo By Jeff Wick/Courtesy of Fayette County Record
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