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Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A proclamation recognizing Patricia “Patty” Nelson on her retirement from the Fayette County EMS was signed by the Commissioners Court on Thursday, June 12 and she was also presented with a plaque of appreciation.Nelson served as a licensed paramedic for over 35 years.
Creatures from around the world come to local library

Creatures from around the world come to local library

Creatures from around the world come to local library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Rick Urwin with The Creature Teacher, a wildlife education company, brought his furry and scaly friends to the Schulenburg Public Library’s program on Friday, June 13.

Area players named to THSBCA all-state teams

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Area players selected to the all-state listings from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, which were released on Monday June 9, included: • from 1A Fayetteville – Easton Jaeger, sr.; Jack Schley, jr.;• from 1A Round Top-Carmine – Will Neese, soph.;• from 2A Shiner – Jake Simper, jr.
Prihoda takes part in Boys State

Prihoda takes part in Boys State

Prihoda takes part in Boys State

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 sponsored Schulenburg High School junior Van Prihoda (second from right) to attend the 85th Session of Texas Boys State, being held on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin from Sunday June 8 through Friday, June 13.
Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
From rental fees, contractual matters, and setting an open house to oversight, tables, and chairs, the Schulenburg City Council and three City staffers went over all aspects of the Civic Center inside the newly-renovated facility at a workshop on Tuesday, June 3.

Grant requires citizens’ input through survey

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Fayette County was one of three applicants in the region to be tentatively approved for funding through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Community Block Development grant (CDBG). The application was to secure funding for fire rescue/safety equipment for each department in the county.
Puppeteer Mr. Leo and his cool goat (left) interact with youngsters after the children enjoyed a song and dance with him and his buddy, “Tommy” (above). The show last Friday morning was the first of the local public library’s Summer Reading Program that continues through late July. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Puppeteer Mr. Leo and his cool goat (left) interact with youngsters after the children enjoyed a song and dance with him and his buddy, “Tommy” (above). The show last Friday morning was the first of the local public library’s Summer Reading Program that continues through late July. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Summer Reading Program gets under way at Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A puppet show by Mr. Leo of Houston last Friday helped kick off the Schulenburg Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program for youngsters.“Color Our World” is this year’s theme and planned weekly activities include a magic show, live animals, and much more.

Festival pageant set for July 19, sponsors sought

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The date for this year’s Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant has been set for Saturday, July 19 at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.Local youth will be competing in five categories: Miss Schulenburg, Young Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss, and Little Mister.

Three arrested after trying to cash bogus check at local bank

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Schulenburg Police Department officers were dispatched to Fayette Savings Bank at 87 N. Kessler Ave. last week in reference to an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check.The incident was reported on Monday, June 2 at approximately 3:45 p.m.
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