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GUEST SPEAKER was U.S. Army Major Travis Seale.

GUEST SPEAKER was U.S. Army Major Travis Seale.

All Veterans Day ceremonies held at Praha Cemetery on Nov. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The 62nd anniversary All Veterans Day ceremonies at the Praha Cemetery, honoring all veterans of all eras, took place on Sunday, Nov. 10.After a patriotic rosary and Mass, assembly for the ceremony began at 10:30 a.m.Guest speaker was U.S.
Aaron Janecek surveys the field before hitting Byron Johnson downfield in the first half last Friday in Flatonia. The senior quarterback completed all 11 of his passes, totaling 180 yards, in the Shorthorns’ 63-24 win. He finished the regular season 104-for-159 (65.4 percent) for 1,787 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. For complete coverage of the game against Flatonia, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Aaron Janecek surveys the field before hitting Byron Johnson downfield in the first half last Friday in Flatonia. The senior quarterback completed all 11 of his passes, totaling 180 yards, in the Shorthorns’ 63-24 win. He finished the regular season 104-for-159 (65.4 percent) for 1,787 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. For complete coverage of the game against Flatonia, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns start playoffs Friday against Three Rivers in NB

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
As the third-place team from District 15-2A Division I, the Shorthorns will face the runner-up in District 16, Three Rivers, in the first round of the playoffs.The bi-district contest has been scheduled for this Friday, Nov.

EMS station annexed into city limits

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Fayette County EMS Station 4 and the one acre on which it sits was officially annexed into the Schulenburg city limits following action by the City Council at last week’s meeting.
Shown during last year’s Deputy Santa Program toy distribution in Schulenburg are: (front to back) Emilie Fowler, Sgt. Angela Lala, Jesse Pardo, Nettie Cernosek, Investigator Kenn Kretz, and Santa (Deputy Jason Fowler).

Shown during last year’s Deputy Santa Program toy distribution in Schulenburg are: (front to back) Emilie Fowler, Sgt. Angela Lala, Jesse Pardo, Nettie Cernosek, Investigator Kenn Kretz, and Santa (Deputy Jason Fowler).

Dates for this year’s ‘Deputy Santa’ program announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the dates for this year’s Deputy Santa Program – Dec. 2 to Dec. 19. Toys will be distributed to participants at three designated locations on Dec. 19.
Emmrie Marx fires a kill in between two Johnson City blockers in the second set. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Emmrie Marx fires a kill in between two Johnson City blockers in the second set. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

On third try, Johnson City gets past SHS

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A senior-laden Johnson City squad that had its playoff runs ended by Schulenburg in the regional finals the past two seasons got a measure of revenge with a 3-0 sweep in a Class 2A Region IV semifinal match Monday night in Seguin.
Community Thanksgiving Service

Community Thanksgiving Service

Community Thanksgiving Service

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, located at 712 Summit St., will host the 2024 Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.The Rev. David Thompson of First Baptist Church will give the sermon and other area ministers will be taking part.
Early Voting

Early Voting

In-person, mail-in early voting stats

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Early voting by personal appearance in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 took place from Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Nov. 1. In addition, the regular deadline to submit mail-in ballots was 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.
storage container catches fire at Warrenton

storage container catches fire at Warrenton

Storage container catches fire at Warrenton

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
A 911 call reporting a storage container on fire at Bar W Field at Warrenton off Highway 237 was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Oct. 29 around 9:08 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

SPD issues scam alert

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
The Schulenburg Police Department issued a scam alert last week after receiving information from citizens about calls from a person claiming to be from Wells Fargo’s Fraud Division.
Ruby Rodriguez runs at the state cross country in Round Rock last Friday morning.

Ruby Rodriguez runs at the state cross country in Round Rock last Friday morning.

Rodriguez competes at state XC meet

News Staff
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Lady Horn Ruby Rodriguez finished her high school cross country career by competing at the University Interscholastic League Class 2A State Meet at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock on Friday, Nov. 1.The Schulenburg High School senior completed the 3200-meter course in a time of 13:19.6.
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