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THE LEGACY OF ROZINE TILICEK

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

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.

Cora Brenek shows off her state medal.

Brenek finishes fourth at state powerlifting meet

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

With personal bests in the squat, bench press, and total, Lady Horn sophomore Cora Brenek placed fourth at the 1A-2A Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association State Championship on Wednesday, March 12 at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg.

Statement issued on recent ‘incident’ affecting County’s computer network

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn handed out a statement to the media following the Commissioners Court meeting at the Courthouse on Thursday, March 13.Released by the Fayette County Judge’s Office, it states: “Fayette County has recently become aware of an incident within...

Burn ban enacted on March 15

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller enacted an emergency order prohibiting outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County on Saturday, March 15 around 3:15 p.m.That emergency order was then ratified by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at an emergency meeting held on Monday, March...

Horns clip Comanches for key district win

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Aaron Janecek (above) slides home to score the go-ahead run in the bottom of the third inning in the Shorthorns’ 4-3 victory over Shiner on Friday. At right, Connor Lichnovsky delivers a pitch in the top of the seventh inning.

2025 ‘WOMEN MAKING HISTORY’ HONOREES/REPRESENTATIVES – (from left) Teresa Brown, Angela Lala, Maria Vega, Karey Bresenhan, the Rev. Andrew Stafford (receiving the award for his mother, Maezell Stafford Townsend), Lucille Strickland, Brenda Fisseler, Robin Wedgeworth (receiving the award for her mother, Gladys Giese).

Local women, SHS student among those honored at LWV event

News Staff

Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Three highly-talented student writers, eight remarkable women of our local area, and three other women important in Texas history were honored March 9 at the Casino Hall in La Grange.The event, billed as “Women Making History,” was sponsored by the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas,...

(from left) Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo representative and Schulenburg FFA team members team members Jolene Jarvis, Mikayla Stang, Kenna Oliver and Landry Zapalac.

Schulenburg FFA senior team wins first in dairy judging at Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

News Staff

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The Schulenburg FFA dairy judging team competed at in the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo dairy judging competition on Tuesday, March 4. The senior team placed second place out of 97 teams.

HOT fund request granted, notice for City General Election approved

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

An increase to the amount of Hotel Occupancy Tax funds for the Schulenburg Sausagefest was unanimously approved by the City Council at its regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4.The City can grant money it receives through the HOT for promotional efforts, particularly those that involve bringing...

Holub receives $10,000 scholarship

News Staff

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Schulenburg FFA member Madyson Holub was awarded a $10,000 scholarship during the 2025 San Antonio Livestock Show. The scholarship was presented to the high-placing San Antonio Breeding Gilt through the Calf Scramble Program.

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