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LOGAN RYAN BAND – Friday 10:30 p.m.-midnight

Logan Ryan Band, Tanner Usrey headline Festival

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

It’s time once again for the Schulenburg Festival – the “National Party of Texas” – from Thursday, July 31 through Sunday Aug. 3.

Ribbon cut at remodeled Civic Center

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

The City of Schulenburg held an open house and ribbon cutting to mark the completion of renovations at the Civic Center, 1107 Hillje Ave., on Thursday, July 24.

SHS principal awarded by ag teachers assn.

News Staff

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Schulenburg High School Principal Callene Zapalac (second from left) was among those who were recognized for their service and commitment to the agricultural science and technical field by the Agriculture Teachers Association of Texas during the annual ATAT Professional Development Conference in...

County moves forward with GLO grant, communications projects

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Signing a Texas General Land Office contract regarding regional mitigation funds was approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, July 24.It will secure the second round of funds allocated after Hurricane Harvey and will provide finances for projects in Schulenburg...

2025 Festival Schedule of Events

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

THURSDAY, July 31 (no gate admission) • 6 p.m. ..........................Food Booths & Pavilion Biergarten open • 5-10 p.m. ....................CARNIVAL ($30 wristbands) • 7-10 p.m. ....................music by SOUTHPAW • 8 p.m. ..........................Rodeo Slack (free admission) FRIDAY, Aug. 1...

Firm hired for City parks plan

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

A master plan for Schulenburg’s two parks will be developed by Burditt Land|Place consulting following action by the City Council at its July 21 meeting.City Administrator Tami Walker said such a document is needed in order to pursue a Texas Parks and Wildlife grant.

Carnival returning to Festival this year

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Schulenburg Festival Association has announced that, for the first time since 2022, the annual event will include a carnival as part of its activities.The carnival had been managed by the Schulenburg Lions Club in conjunction with the Festival for decades but the organization gave that up after...

Film Corridor folks get warm reception from City of Weimar

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

A little over year after the efforts of Texas Film Corridor representatives failed to gain traction locally, officials in Weimar have welcomed the group’s endeavor to build movie-making studios and sound stages.In a press release issued on July 10, the Texas Film Corridor announced its official...

Local support for 8-year-old flood victim

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Along with other towns along Interstate 10, Schulenburg showed its support for Virginia Hollis (bottom, right) and her family as Austin County law enforcement led the procession that brought the body of the 8-year-old flood victim to her home town of Bellville on Wednesday afternoon, July 16.

Additions made at SAFP thanks to Second Chance

News Staff

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

The Schulenburg Area Food Pantry received a grant from Second Chance Emporium for additional handicapped parking spaces and ramp. The City of Schulenburg contracted the workers and materials.

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