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Sticker Will Not Be Published Thurs., Dec. 26

The Sticker will not have an issue on Thursday, Dec. 26, and staff will be on vacation from Friday, Dec. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 26.In addition, due to the New Year’s holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 1, the deadline for the Thursday, Jan.
Kenneth R. Behlen (center) accepts the Hermann Sons Life “Humanitarian Award” from Lodge 14 Secretary Junette Rodecap (left) and Grand Lodge Director, David Noak.

Kenneth R. Behlen (center) accepts the Hermann Sons Life “Humanitarian Award” from Lodge 14 Secretary Junette Rodecap (left) and Grand Lodge Director, David Noak.

Behlen selected for Hermann Sons Life ‘Humanitarian Award’

The local lodge of Hermann Sons Life presented its “Humanitarian Award” for 2024 to Kenneth R. Behlen.A member of Schulenburg Knights of Columbus, Behlen cooks for monthly meetings and drive-through meals. He also volunteers weekly at the Schulenburg Area Food Pantry.
Tough tourney tests

Tough tourney tests

Tough tourney tests

Da’Terrion Houston goes over a Ricebird to get to a loose ball in the Shorthorns’ first game of the Schulenburg Tournament on Friday morning. The Horns fell to Class 4A El Campo as well as 4A Sealy but defeated two 3A opponents, Hempstead and Yoakum. 
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SEASON'S GREETINGS from the STICKER STAFF

See the Sticker Christmas Edition for lighting contest winners, letters to Santa, lots of photos from local holiday events, season’s greetings ads, and much more. This is the final issue for 2024 as the Sticker will be closed from Dec. 20-26. The next issue will be Jan.

County burn ban up for consideration on Dec. 23

The ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County was discussed at the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Thursday, Dec. 12.Ongoing dry conditions prompted enactment of the burn ban in late September.
Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Paul Zapalac (center) receives the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department “Firefighter of the Year” award for 2024 from former Chief Dennis Lebeda (right) and his wife, Lorriee. The Lebedas, who sponsor the award, made the presentation at the SVFD’s annual Christmas party, held Thursday, Dec.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Retiring chief recognized

Former Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jeff Proske (center) accepts a special gift during the organization’s annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 12 at St. John Hall.

Extension agents give reports to commissioners

Agents with the Fayette County office of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service gave their annual reports to the Commissioners Court on Thursday, Dec. 12.Sally Garrett, Scott Willey, and Kayla Kaspar talked about the activities of the extension office over the past year.
Making up the Schulenburg FFA Agricultural Advocacy team that placed fourth at state were: (from left) Klare Segura, Van Prihoda, Kaylee Beyer, and Keeley Warnken.

Making up the Schulenburg FFA Agricultural Advocacy team that placed fourth at state were: (from left) Klare Segura, Van Prihoda, Kaylee Beyer, and Keeley Warnken.

Local FFA ag advocacy team places fourth at state

Members of the Schulenburg FFA Chapter traveled to Huntsville on Friday, Dec. 6 to compete in Texas FFA’s Leadership Career Development Events.

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St. Rose HSA Pigs-in-a-Blanket, Ham & Cheese Rolls, Cinnamon Rolls The St. Rose School HSA is taking orders for fresh-baked pigs-in-ablanket, ham and cheese rolls, and cinnamon rolls. Cost is $25 per dozen and $15 for a half dozen.