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Miss Schulenburg & her court crowned

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The 2026 Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant was held Saturday, July 18 at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall.

Magic and science come to local public library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Magician John O’Bryant (left) levitates a table with the help of a youngster from the audience at the Schulenburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 8. It was one of the many magic tricks he performed for the 90 in attendance. His show was made possible by a grant from Second Chance Emporium.

Countywide voting to be explored, windows dropped from THC grant application

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

A special advisory board was created by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, July 9 to discuss the establishment of countywide voting.

Gambling devices banned, rates changed to address damage by oversized loads

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Schulenburg’s ordinance on business regulations was amended by vote of the City Council at last week’s meeting to include a section that prohibits gambling devices and gaming rooms.

Online Festival presale tickets offer discount

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Presale tickets to the 2026 Schulenburg Festival, at a discount from the price at the gate, are currently available online until midnight on Sunday, July 19.Get the details and purchase through the link at www.schulenburgfestival. org.

RICHARD HOOGENDOORN

Hoog era at SHS ends after 26 years, 525 wins

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Until last month, the Shorthorns’ had only one head boys’ basketball coach this century.After 826 games, 525 wins, and 20 playoff appearances with two trips to the state semifinals over 26 seasons, Richard Hoogendoorn has moved on from Schulenburg ISD.

Temporary City Hall to move

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Purchase of a portable building to serve as Schulenburg’s second temporary City Hall was approved by the City Council last week.The action came after an hour-long executive session for “deliberations about real property located at 605 Upton Ave.

Festival Pageant contestants

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

SCHULENBURG FESTIVAL SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT ------------------------------------Saturday, July 18 • 6:30 p.m. -------------------------------------- Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall

Members of the Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 deliver the triple volley salute as part of the patriotic ceremony. Participating were: (from left) Harry Bartosch, Dennis Muhlstein, Jack Niesner, James Brown, C. W. Leonard, Michael Bartos, Rick Todd, and Armen Herzik.

SEMIQUINCENTENIAL CELEBRATION on July 4

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Photos of the ceremony at the Fayette County Courthouse in La Grange by Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus.

A 3D printer and how to program it is being demonstrated by Noe Nieto (right).

Local STEAM event fuels young minds

News Staff

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum welcomed children and families to an exciting day of discovery during the Dale Kirn Summer STEAM Event, featuring Mobile Ed Productions’ STEAM Museum.

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