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State unemployment stays at 4.1% in May while area rates increase

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

For the fifth consecutive month, the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 4.1 percent in May, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette and all eight surrounding counties saw their rates (not seasonally adjusted) increase from April, ranging from 0.6 percent...

A laser shoot ing gall ery – inspired by the historic marksmanship competitions held by the Schuetzenverein – will be one of the activities at the Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 5 at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites.

Patriotic activities set at Kreische/Monument Hill

News Staff

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Everyone is invited to celebrate America’s patriotic past during this 4th of July weekend at Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange.On Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the sites will commemorate Independence Day in true 19th-century style with “Ich bin ein...

Court takes part in Yoakum Tom Tom parade

News Staff

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

The Schulenburg royalty court traveled to Yoakum for the annual Yoakum Tom Tom parade on Saturday June 7.Riding the float were (front row, from left) Huxley Hatfield, Little Mister; Anahi Moreno, Little Miss; (back row) KashLynn Barnes, Junior Miss first runner-up; Jazmyn Moreno, Young Miss first...

AMALIA RORSCHACH

SHS junior picked for journalism conference in Washington, D.C.

News Staff

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Amalia Rorschach, a junior at Schulenburg High School, has been selected to represent Schulenburg as a national youth correspondent to the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University near Washington, D.C.She joins a select group of students from all over the country...

Magical morning at the library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Monty The Magician from Houston entertains at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, June 20 – he performs a trick with help from a couple of youngsters and the kids take turns petting Monty’s dove, Whisper.

RODRIQUEZ

Ranella Rodriquez hired to fill SISD principal position

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Schulenburg ISD announced the hiring of Ranella Rodriquez as its new Elementary School principal following last week’s Board of Trustees meeting.Having just completed her 25th year in education, Rodriquez most recently served as assistant principal at Rockport-Fulton ISD since June 2023.

Twin Cities Junior all-star team claims District 13 title

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

With a convincing 10-3 win over Washington County in the championship game Friday night, the Twin Cities Junior League all-star team claimed the Little League Texas East District 13 title.The six-team, double-elimination tournament for the 13- and 14-year-olds was held at the Schulenburg Sports...

Rezoning, two permits approved

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

One rezoning request and a pair of conditional use permits received approval from the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting last week.A prospective dog grooming business at 912 Baumgarten St. was given the go-ahead on the second try by owner Andi Lee.

Champions Valley Brangus brings home two national awards

News Staff

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Champions Valley Brangus representatives attended the International Brazos Breeders Awards Banquet at Brazos Expo Center in Bryan on Friday, June 6. Champions Valley brought home two awards: 24-25 Ultra Show Dam of the Year and 24-25 Reserve Brangus Show Heifer of the Year.

Festival Scholarship Pageant entries sought

News Staff

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held on Saturday, July 19 at the Schulenburg KC Hall at 6:30 p.m.Pageant entry deadline is approaching fast on Wednesday, July 9.

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