Run-rule wins

The Shorthorns and Lady Horns picked up district wins last Friday at the Sports Complex, both by run-rule over Bloomington. Above, Nick Goode delivers a strike in the sixth inning of the baseball team’s 12-2 victory. He struck out nine while walking only one.

State unemployment drops slightly in January while area rates increase

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate statewide fell from 4.2 percent in December to 4.1 percent in January, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette and surrounding counties saw increases in their rates (not seasonally adjusted) in January, ranging from 0.4 to 0.7 percent.

Little League holds opening-day ceremonies

All of the players on Schulenburg Little League’s 15 teams this year, along with their volunteer coaches, were introduced at openingday ceremonies held at the Sports Complex on Saturday, March 22. The Rev.

THE LEGACY OF ROZINE TILICEK

By Amalia “Molly” Rorschach, Schulenburg High School sophomoreThe Roaring 20s was a time of innovation, excitement, and prosperity. Radio broadcasting was prominent, automobiles became more widespread, motion pictures were on the rise, and the economy was booming.

Commissioners Court signs resolution in support of bill for rural EMS funding

Among items approved by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at a meeting on Thursday, March 13 was a resolution in support of rural EMS funding.“Rural counties all over the state of Texas are struggling to keep up with the cost of ambulances,” EMS Director Josh Vandever said.