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Juneteenth federal holiday falls on Thursday, June 19

Juneteenth is now a federal holiday and government offices, including the Post Office, will be closed on Thursday, June 19.The Sticker is mailed onWednesday but, due to the holiday, mail subscribers can expect to receive the June 19 issue a day late.
State semifinalist medals, trophy presented

State semifinalist medals, trophy presented

State semifinalist medals, trophy presented

Shorthorn baseball team members received their trophy and medals from the University Interscholastic League for reaching the Class 2A Division I state semifinals at the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting Monday, June 16.

SISD hires principal, teachers

Seven newly-hired individuals were ratified by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees at its regular meeting on Monday, June 16.Superintendent Lee Hafley was authorized by the Board last month to make hirings during the summer break.

Commissioners Court discusses health insurance

Renewal of the Fayette County employee health, dental, and vision insurance for 2025-26, presented by the TexasAssociation of Counties representatives Clarissa Messinger and Brian Naiser, was discussed at the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, June 12.Messinger said that the County has high...
Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

Nelson honored after serving over 35 years as a paramedic

A proclamation recognizing Patricia “Patty” Nelson on her retirement from the Fayette County EMS was signed by the Commissioners Court on Thursday, June 12 and she was also presented with a plaque of appreciation.Nelson served as a licensed paramedic for over 35 years.
Creatures from around the world come to local library

Creatures from around the world come to local library

Creatures from around the world come to local library

Rick Urwin with The Creature Teacher, a wildlife education company, brought his furry and scaly friends to the Schulenburg Public Library’s program on Friday, June 13.

Area players named to THSBCA all-state teams

Area players selected to the all-state listings from the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association, which were released on Monday June 9, included: • from 1A Fayetteville – Easton Jaeger, sr.; Jack Schley, jr.;• from 1A Round Top-Carmine – Will Neese, soph.;• from 2A Shiner – Jake Simper, jr.,...
Prihoda takes part in Boys State

Prihoda takes part in Boys State

Prihoda takes part in Boys State

The Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 sponsored Schulenburg High School junior Van Prihoda (second from right) to attend the 85th Session of Texas Boys State, being held on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin from Sunday June 8 through Friday, June 13.
Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

Rules & regs for remodeled Civic Center discussed by City Council

From rental fees, contractual matters, and setting an open house to oversight, tables, and chairs, the Schulenburg City Council and three City staffers went over all aspects of the Civic Center inside the newly-renovated facility at a workshop on Tuesday, June 3.City Secretary Mason Florus went...

Grant requires citizens’ input through survey

Fayette County was one of three applicants in the region to be tentatively approved for funding through the Texas Department of Agriculture’s Community Block Development grant (CDBG).