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3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

3-2 wins up Horns’ record to 3-0 in 29-2A

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Third baseman Eli Blansitt (left) takes aim on his throw to first for the final out against Ganado and Reid Janda (right) heads home for the Shorthorns’ first run in their 3-2 vic tory last Tuesday. Schulenburg went on to defeat Shiner on Friday by the same score, improving to 3-0 in District 29-2A.

‘Wings of Their Own’ set at Stanzel Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
In celebration of Women’s History Month, the Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum is partnering with Fayette County Community Theatre to present a special living history performance, “Wings of Their Own: Influential Women in Aviation.

Election issues reviewed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
With three of the five members present, the Fayette County Commissioners Court met on Thursday, March 12.On hand were Precinct 1 Commissioners Jason McBroom, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, and Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann.

Burn ban reinstated Monday

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Just three days after not extending the burn ban in effect since Sept. 11, the Fayette County Commissioners Court put one back in place at an emergency meeting on Monday.
Mark Klesel poses outside the funeral home last Thursday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Mark Klesel poses outside the funeral home last Thursday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Klesel retires after 50 years at local funeral home

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Area families have entrusted the care of their loved ones to a member of the Klesel family at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home for over 70 years.For the last 50 of those, Mark Klesel attended to final rites alongside his father and brother and, most recently, a nephew. On Feb.

Financing increased for City projects

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Two weeks after approving $14 million in financing through certificates of obligations for building renovations and other projects, the Schulenburg City Council increased the total to $15 million at its regular meeting Monday, March 16.
Honored at the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas “Women Making History” event were: (front) Alice Berry of Columbus – Initiative; (standing, from left) La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, Dr. Mary Fanett Wheeler of Cuero – Steadfastness, Tammy Collins of Flatonia – Vision, Ellen Ashby Kennard (niece of Mary Bristow Willeford of Flatonia – Heritage), Christi Opiela of Hallettsville – Determination, and Connie Shortes of La Grange – Courage.

Honored at the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas “Women Making History” event were: (front) Alice Berry of Columbus – Initiative; (standing, from left) La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery, Dr. Mary Fanett Wheeler of Cuero – Steadfastness, Tammy Collins of Flatonia – Vision, Ellen Ashby Kennard (niece of Mary Bristow Willeford of Flatonia – Heritage), Christi Opiela of Hallettsville – Determination, and Connie Shortes of La Grange – Courage.

Six women, four students recognized at fourth ‘Women Making History’ event

News Staff
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
On International Women’s Day, Sunday, March 8, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas celebrated its fourth annual Women Making History event at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange.

Plans for parks & rec presented to Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Alarge-format booklet mapping out potential upgrades to Schulenburg’s two public parks was presented to the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, March 3.The master plan included input from the community since the project was initiated last July with the City’s hiring of the firm Burditt.
Judge’s race headed for May runoff

Judge’s race headed for May runoff

Judge’s race headed for May runoff

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Josh Vandever and Josh Homan received the most votes among five candidates for Fayette County judge in the March 3 Republican Primary. Neither garnered 50 percent so a runoff for the seat between the two will be held on May 26.“I feel appreciative,” Vandever said.
Primary Election Voter Turnout

Primary Election Voter Turnout

Primary Election Voter Turnout

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
In the March 3 Primary Elections, unofficially 11.54% of Texas voters cast their ballots in the Republican gubernatorial race (2,152,433 of Texas’ 18,657,918 registered voters) and 11.
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