Ground-breaking on football field kicks off Sports Complex project at SISD

With demolition work planned to begin this week, a ground-breaking was held on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at David Husmann Memorial Stadium.

With new labor force record, state unemployment stays at 4.1% in October while area rates increase

The seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate in Texas remained at 4.1 percent last month, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Texas’ labor market achieved a new record high in October for number of people in the civilian labor force, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Sprinkler system for Civic Center considered

With interior renovations ongoing at the Civic Center, the Schulenburg City Council discussed adding a fire sprinkler system at its meeting Monday, Nov. 18.While the aldermen agreed it would be a good idea, they didn’t move forward with a vote.

SPD makes assault arrest

On Thursday, Nov. 14 at approximately 8 p.m., the Schulenburg Police Department was dispatched to the Pilot truck stop/convenience store in reference to an assault.Officers made contact with the victim, who advised them that a male subject attempted to stab him with a knife.

Chamber hands out awards at annual Gala

The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce held its annual Members’ Gala last Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Svetlik Farm.

General Election Voter Turnout

In the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election, 60.89% of Texas voters cast their ballots in the race for president/vice president (11,340,202 of Texas’ 18,623,931 registered voters). In Fayette County, the overall voting percentage was 73.36%. For election results, see GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS.