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Lady Horn trio named all-state by TGCA

Three Lady Horns selected to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 2A all-state volleyball team were: senior Emmrie Marx, sophomore Haylee Vacek, and junior Landry Zapalac. Marx led Schulenburg in kills this past season with 672.

County’s burn ban lifted three days after extension approved

An order that restricted outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of Fayette County was unanimously approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting on Monday, Dec. 23.Then, a press release was issued by the office of County Judge Dan Mueller on Thursday morning, Dec. 26 that terminated the...
Residents filled Freyburg Hall as part of a coordinated effort to oppose placement of wind turbines north of town, as reported in the June 27 issue.

Residents filled Freyburg Hall as part of a coordinated effort to oppose placement of wind turbines north of town, as reported in the June 27 issue.

A look back at top local stories from 2024 from the Sticker files

Editor’s Note: The following are some of the top stories that appeared in each edition of the Sticker during the first six months of 2024.

Trustees hear about possible windfall from wind turbines

While wind turbines sparked widespread opposition locally, they could prove lucrative for Fayette County school districts.AFrench-owned company, Engie, has approached the County to lease 4,200 acres in Baylor County for placement of turbines, according to Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller.

Sticker Will Not Be Published Thurs., Dec. 26

The Sticker will not have an issue on Thursday, Dec. 26, and staff will be on vacation from Friday, Dec. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 26.In addition, due to the New Year’s holiday on Wednesday, Jan. 1, the deadline for the Thursday, Jan. 2 issue for all items – ads, classifieds, articles and photos –...
Kenneth R. Behlen (center) accepts the Hermann Sons Life “Humanitarian Award” from Lodge 14 Secretary Junette Rodecap (left) and Grand Lodge Director, David Noak.

Kenneth R. Behlen (center) accepts the Hermann Sons Life “Humanitarian Award” from Lodge 14 Secretary Junette Rodecap (left) and Grand Lodge Director, David Noak.

Behlen selected for Hermann Sons Life ‘Humanitarian Award’

The local lodge of Hermann Sons Life presented its “Humanitarian Award” for 2024 to Kenneth R. Behlen.A member of Schulenburg Knights of Columbus, Behlen cooks for monthly meetings and drive-through meals.
Tough tourney tests

Tough tourney tests

Tough tourney tests

Da’Terrion Houston goes over a Ricebird to get to a loose ball in the Shorthorns’ first game of the Schulenburg Tournament on Friday morning. The Horns fell to Class 4A El Campo as well as 4A Sealy but defeated two 3A opponents, Hempstead and Yoakum. 
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SEASON'S GREETINGS from the STICKER STAFF

See the Sticker Christmas Edition for lighting contest winners, letters to Santa, lots of photos from local holiday events, season’s greetings ads, and much more. This is the final issue for 2024 as the Sticker will be closed from Dec. 20-26.

County burn ban up for consideration on Dec. 23

The ban on outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas of Fayette County was discussed at the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Thursday, Dec. 12.Ongoing dry conditions prompted enactment of the burn ban in late September.
Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Zapalac named ‘Firefighter of the Year’

Paul Zapalac (center) receives the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department “Firefighter of the Year” award for 2024 from former Chief Dennis Lebeda (right) and his wife, Lorriee.