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Puppeteer Mr. Leo and his cool goat (left) interact with youngsters after the children enjoyed a song and dance with him and his buddy, “Tommy” (above). The show last Friday morning was the first of the local public library’s Summer Reading Program that continues through late July. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Puppeteer Mr. Leo and his cool goat (left) interact with youngsters after the children enjoyed a song and dance with him and his buddy, “Tommy” (above). The show last Friday morning was the first of the local public library’s Summer Reading Program that continues through late July. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Summer Reading Program gets under way at Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
A puppet show by Mr. Leo of Houston last Friday helped kick off the Schulenburg Public Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Program for youngsters.“Color Our World” is this year’s theme and planned weekly activities include a magic show, live animals, and much more.

Festival pageant set for July 19, sponsors sought

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The date for this year’s Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant has been set for Saturday, July 19 at the Knights of Columbus Schulenburg Hall starting at 6:30 p.m.Local youth will be competing in five categories: Miss Schulenburg, Young Miss, Junior Miss, Little Miss, and Little Mister.

Three arrested after trying to cash bogus check at local bank

News Staff
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Schulenburg Police Department officers were dispatched to Fayette Savings Bank at 87 N. Kessler Ave. last week in reference to an individual attempting to cash a fraudulent check.The incident was reported on Monday, June 2 at approximately 3:45 p.m. and a witness at the scene advised that the...
The Schulenburg City Council presents proclamations recognizing Schulenburg High School senior Mikayla Otto and sophomore Caden Herzik (center) for making the Class 2A state tennis tournament as a mixed doubles team. Shown with Otto and Herzik at Monday night’s meeting are: (from left) aldermen Greg Thomas and Frank Wick III, Mayor Connie Koopmann; and (from right) aldermen Clarence Ahlschlager, Roger Moellenberndt, and Kathy Kleiber. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

The Schulenburg City Council presents proclamations recognizing Schulenburg High School senior Mikayla Otto and sophomore Caden Herzik (center) for making the Class 2A state tennis tournament as a mixed doubles team. Shown with Otto and Herzik at Monday night’s meeting are: (from left) aldermen Greg Thomas and Frank Wick III, Mayor Connie Koopmann; and (from right) aldermen Clarence Ahlschlager, Roger Moellenberndt, and Kathy Kleiber. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

State tennis duo recognized by City Council

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Assessment of buildings presented to City Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
The firm PGAL provided an analysis of two City buildings, including space needs, staffing projections, and costs estimates, at the regular meeting of the Schulenburg City Council on Monday, June 2.In his presentation, Jeffrey Gerber showed the following assessments: • Police Department (607 Upton...

No decision made on request to encroach on City easement

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
After taking no action on a request to encroach on a City easement Monday night, the Schulenburg City Council will revisit the agenda item at its June 16 meeting.City Secretary Mason Florus said construction of a fence at 206 Matula had started before the encroachment was discovered.The property...
Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (left) and Treasurer Ed Glass (right) present a $220,000 check to City Operations Manager Darryl Moeller. The funds will go toward paving at the Civic Center as well as on Matula, Kueper, and Avenue and B ($70,000) along with sewer line relocation and line replacement on College Street ($150,000.

Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (left) and Treasurer Ed Glass (right) present a $220,000 check to City Operations Manager Darryl Moeller. The funds will go toward paving at the Civic Center as well as on Matula, Kueper, and Avenue and B ($70,000) along with sewer line relocation and line replacement on College Street ($150,000.

EDC contributes to City projects

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
St. Rose of Lima students presented certificates at the end of the school year as first-place winners in the state Catholic Daughters of America Education Contest were Raven Demel (left), Division 1 Poetry, and Mallory Bonner (right), Division 2 Computer Art. Also shown is CDA Regent Grace Lebeda (center).

St. Rose of Lima students presented certificates at the end of the school year as first-place winners in the state Catholic Daughters of America Education Contest were Raven Demel (left), Division 1 Poetry, and Mallory Bonner (right), Division 2 Computer Art. Also shown is CDA Regent Grace Lebeda (center).

State CDA winners recognized

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Plaque presented to Strickland

Plaque presented to Strickland

Plaque presented to Strickland

News Staff
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Jason Strickland (center) was recognized at Monday night’s Schulenburg City Council meeting for his 34 years of service with the City.
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