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Herzik & Otto qualify for state in mixed doubles

Herzik & Otto qualify for state in mixed doubles

Herzik & Otto qualify for state in mixed doubles

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Schulenburg High School mixed doubles duo of Caden Herzik (left) and Mikayla Otto (right) placed third at the Class 2A Region IV Tennis Tournament to qualify for the state event May 15-16 at Blossom Tennis Center in San Antonio.

Rezoning denied for RV park

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
With residents voicing their opposition to an RV park in their neighborhood, the Planning & Zoning Commission and the Schulenburg City Council denied a rezoning request.
Area sweep

Area sweep

Area sweep

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Shorthorns advanced in the Class 2 Division I playoffs with a 5-1, 10-0 series win over Premont in Beeville. At left: Owen Brenek delivers a strikeout pitch in the seventh inning of game one. At right: Tyson Wagner gets a hug after his two-out, two-RBI single ended game two by run-rule.
Outstanding FFA Member

Outstanding FFA Member

Outstanding FFA Member

News Staff
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Junior Keeley Warnken was named the Outstanding Member of the Schulenburg FFA for the 2024-25 school year at its annual banquet, which was held on Thursday, May 8 at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall. For photos of other award winners, see EDUCATION-YOUTH.
Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony last week were: (from left) Renovation Committee members Gary Zweschper, Ralph Schmidt, and Taylor Jensen; the Rev. Jasper Liggio, pastor of St. Rose Church; committee member Ted Stanzel; Doug Gaeke of Gaeke Construction; architect Joanna Prihoda; committee members Paddy Magliolo and Jackie Machac; the Rev. Luke Prihoda; St. Rose Principal Rosanne Gallia; and committee members Melissa Schmidt, Eamon Mc-Court, and Adam Besetzny. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Taking part in the groundbreaking ceremony last week were: (from left) Renovation Committee members Gary Zweschper, Ralph Schmidt, and Taylor Jensen; the Rev. Jasper Liggio, pastor of St. Rose Church; committee member Ted Stanzel; Doug Gaeke of Gaeke Construction; architect Joanna Prihoda; committee members Paddy Magliolo and Jackie Machac; the Rev. Luke Prihoda; St. Rose Principal Rosanne Gallia; and committee members Melissa Schmidt, Eamon Mc-Court, and Adam Besetzny. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

St. Rose holds groundbreaking for $5 million renovation project

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Ceremonial shovels broke ground in front of St. Rose of Lima Catholic School on Thursday, May 8 to mark the start of a $5 million renovation although planning and fund-raising efforts for the project have been ongoing for over three years.

Adamek testifies before committee for HB 4601

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
In a poignant three-minute testimony before the Texas House Committee on Land & Resource Management, Gary Adamek of Schulenburg, owner of Fayette Country Homes and chairman of Texas Manufactured Housing Association, didn't just speak in support of House Bill 4601. He told a generational story.

SISD hires from within for 2 posts

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Two top positions at Schulenburg ISD were filled from within following an executive session at last week’s Board of Trustees meeting.
‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Receiving the Ben and Rene Sustr “Most Competitive Male & Female Athlete” award for 2024-25 at Schulenburg High School’s All-Sports Banquet were (from left) juniors Jayse Janda and Landry Zapalac.
Lee Hafley officially named superintendent

Lee Hafley officially named superintendent

Lee Hafley officially named superintendent

News Staff
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its special meeting on Thursday, May 1 to name Lee Hafley as superintendent.The action followed the required 21-day waiting period after he was named lone finalist on April 9. Hafley began his full-time duties on Monday, May 5.
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