Commissioners discuss County uniform service

The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard from one uniform company and talked about issues with the current one at its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28.A presentation was made by a representative of Cintas on supplying uniforms and uniform cleaning services for County employees at all four...

EMS director optimistic on reopening of St. Mark’s, speed limit set for Bruno Road

During his report to the Fayette County Commissioners Court at last week’s meeting, EMS Director Josh Vandever had positive comments about the prospect of St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange reopening some time next year.“As you’ve probably been hearing around town, the hospital transaction went...

Grand champion at the Young Farmers Hay Show

Dennis Brower (left) exhibited the grand champion bale at the 58th Schulenburg Young Farmers Hay Show, held annually in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair. Bumper Crop Texas, represented by Matt Arthur (center), bought the jumbo rye grass 2 for $1,900.

Horns hosting Sacred Heart this Friday for inaugural game on new football field

The Shorthorns will play their first game on a new grass field when Hallettsville Sacred Heart visits David Husmann Memorial Stadium this Friday, Aug. 29.Additionally, fans will get to experience the other renovations – new bleachers, scoreboard, and lighting – that were part of the 2023 bond...

City asks for input on parks

Being in the process of developing a master plan for its parks, the City of Schulenburg has put out a survey to get input from citizens.CityAdministrator Tami Walker said that only 80 had been received as of Friday, Aug. 15 so the deadline to submit answers to the 12 questions has been extended to...

Utility increases, new fees approved

Some water, sewer, garbage, and electrical rates were revised with approval of ordinance amendments by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week.The changes will go into effect on Oct. 1.A $1 increase to monthly minimum charges for water and sewer continues the Council’s...