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Round Top Courthouse discussed

A request was made at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Feb. 13 that the Round Top Courthouse be designated as a historical building.Mark Neely said that the Round Top Courthouse is one of the few surviving county precinct courthouses.“What has occurred is on Jan. 25,...
VETERANS MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL in Wolters Park

VETERANS MEMORIAL SWIMMING POOL in Wolters Park

Public pool’s early history, efforts of veterans groups, recounted

Editor’s Note: The following was compiled by Bob Heinrich, commander of Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143. The information largely came from articles in the Sticker as few records from Legion and VFW meetings in the 1940s and 1950s still exist.
DR. TINA HERRINGTON

DR. TINA HERRINGTON

Interim supt. chosen, resignations accepted

A special meeting to handle several personnel matters was held by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees on Thursday, Feb. 13.Following an executive session, the trustees accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Julie Motomura.
Jashiya Jackson gets by a Lady Panther for a bucket in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Jashiya Jackson gets by a Lady Panther for a bucket in the fourth quarter. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shooting woes sink Lady Horns in area playoff loss to Danbury

Forcing 33 turnovers on defense wasn’t enough to get the Lady Horns past the second round of the playoffs last Friday, Feb. 14 in El Campo.Along with losing the ball over 20 times, Schulenburg made only 16 of 62 shots from the field in a 49-43 loss to Danbury.With freshman Jenna Guentert hitting a...
Marker unveiled at Stevens Chapel

Marker unveiled at Stevens Chapel

Marker unveiled at Stevens Chapel

Unveiling the Texas Historical Marker at Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church during a dedication celebration held on Saturday, Feb. 8 were the Rev. Dr. Pamela Sattiewhite (right), pastor, and Schulenburg Mayor Connie Koopmann (second from left). Also shown is Willie Thomas (left).
Regular-season finale

Regular-season finale

Regular-season finale

Grace Schramek (above) fights for a rebound and Arianna Vincent drives for a score in the Lady Horns’ final regular-season game against Shiner last week. Schulenburg’s bid to upset the Lady Comanches fell short but, with a 6-6 district record, this year’s squad secured a spot in the playoffs.

Arrest made in stabbing incident Sun.

A Schulenburg woman was arrested following an incident in the 1200 block of South Street on Sunday, Feb. 9.According to the report from the Schulenburg Police Department, officers responded to the location at approximately 7:55 p.m. in reference to a subject being chased by a vehicle.

Aggravated robbery suspect taken into custody by SPD

Asuspect wanted for aggravated robbery was apprehended by the Schulenburg Police Department on Friday, Feb. 7.According to the SPD report, officers responded to the 1200 block of JamesAvenue at approximately 7:46 p.m. in reference to report of a suspicious person.

La Grange man killed in accident on Highway 77

A passenger vehicle rear-ended an 18-wheeler on Highway 77 near the Schulenburg city limits on Monday, Feb. 3 resulting in the death of a 32-year-old man from La Grange.According to the report from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the driver of the car was identified as Javier Maldonado-Roa.