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Sheriff reports on arrests by Narcotics Unit

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics unit has been busy.On Wednesday, Jan. 22, the narcotics unit conducted a traffic stop on North Washington in La Grange.

Fee increases for county election services approved by Commissioners Court

Increasing election services fees for entities such as schools and cities that contract with the Fayette County Elections office was approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, Jan. 23.Elections Administrator Donna Macik said that the fees for election services had not been...
ACCSS to expand with $540,000 in grant funds

ACCSS to expand with $540,000 in grant funds

ACCSS to expand with $540,000 in grant funds

The Greater Texas Foundation has awarded a $539,308 grant to the Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS), a partnership of the Blinn College District and school districts in Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca counties.
DR. JULIE MOTOMURA

DR. JULIE MOTOMURA

SISD supt. takes job back home

Three days after its athletic director was hired by Giddings, Schulenburg ISD’s superintendent was named as the lone finalist for the top administrative post in Buna.At a special meeting on Jan. 23, the Buna ISD Board of Trustees voted to offer the job to Dr. Julie Motomura.

Relay for Life events combined

Relay for Life plans are under way and Fayette County’s two events for the American Cancer Society have united to form one bigger and more fun Relay.The event will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Leopard Stadium in La Grange.

Hobbs gets Buff AD job

Just two years after landing his first head coaching job with Schulenburg ISD, Luke Hobbs’ career jumped a couple of rungs up the UIL classification ladder.At midday Monday, Giddings ISD announced the hiring of Hobbs as its next athletic director/head football coach.
STEVENS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

STEVENS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Historical marker dedication set for Stevens Chapel

The Texas Historical Commission has recognized Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church in Schulenburg as a significant part of Texas history by awarding it an official Texas Historical Marker.The designation honors an important and educational part of local history.A dedication ceremony to...
JODY CONRADT

JODY CONRADT

Lady Horns to honor two coaching legends prior to game Friday night

The Schulenburg High School girls’ basketball team will be hosting two very special guests on “Double J” night Friday, Jan. 24 while the Lady Horns will be playing a key District 28-2A game against Ganado.University of Texas legendary women’s basketball coach Jody Conradt and Victoria...