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Donna Kunz (left) receives the last of 40 roses representing her 40 years at St. Rose from her husband, Darren.

40-year teaching milestone recognized at St. Rose

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Donna Kunz was recognized at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School for reaching her 40year teaching milestone by being presented 40 roses at a ceremony at the conclusion the 2025-26 school year.

No injuries reported in multi-vehicle accident

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

A semi-truck pulling a tanker struck a bridge wall and was among the vehicles involved in an accident on Interstate 10 on Tuesday, June 23. All occupants refused treatment but westbound traffic was reduced to one lane. The incident occurred around 7 p.m.

Dino details from BK Bones

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Bethany Burke, a.k.a BK Bones, talks about dinosaurs of Texas to an audience of 75 at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, June 26.

QUEEN Contestant Nicole Vahalik, a senior at Schulenburg High School, is the daughter of LaTasha Vahalik and Joseph Collins and is representing the La Grange Optimist Club.

Fayette Fair Queen, Junior Miss contestants

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Fayette County Fair Association announces the seven outstanding young ladies who will vie for the titles of 2026-27 Fayette County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Fayette County.This year, the Fair Association is excited to have excellent representation from communities throughout Fayette County.

SPD makes two burglary arrests

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Schulenburg Police Department reported that the suspect identified in a June 14 burglary was taken into custody last Friday at approximately 8:48 p.m.

Festival Pageant sponsors sought

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Sponsors are being sought for the 2026 Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant.Sponsorships of $200 (or any amount) will be utilized to help defray the cost of pageant items, float upkeep, scholarships and more. Safety of participants is the main priority.

Outgoing trustees recognized at Monday night’s school board meeting by Superintendent Lee Hafley (center) were Jarrod Schramek (left), 10 years, and Troy Brenek (right), three years. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Facility needs, building usage brought before SISD board

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

An assessment by Schneider Electric identified the HVAC system and controls at the elementary building along with lighting districtwide as areas that need addressing at Schulenburg ISD.

After walk-off win by Schulenburg, Sealy returns the favor to claim District 13 title

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Schulenburg Little League Junior all-stars scored two runs in their final at-bat last Friday after battling through the losers’ bracket to hand Sealy its first loss 3-2 but fell in the finale Saturday night as Sealy overcame a 10-5 deficit in the bottom of the seventh inning.

Musical day at the public library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The trio of (top photo, from left) Glenn Renfro, Mike Stroup, and Annie Rost perform at the Schulenburg Public Library on Tuesday, June 16 as part of the Summer Reading Program, which has a theme of “Unearth A Story” this year.

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays steady in May, area rates increase slightly

News Staff

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for May last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment stayed at 4.3 percent for the sixth straight month.Fayette County’s rate (not seasonally adjusted) increased 0.3 of a percent from April to 3.8.

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