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Trustees OK ‘Guardians’

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Implementation of the Guardian Program at Schulenburg ISD proceeded with the Board of Trustees approving volunteer staff members to serve as armed security officers.The action followed an executive session at last week’s meeting and Superintendent Dr.

Utility, fee hikes approved by Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Ordinance amendments that were approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its meeting last week revised water, sewer, and garbage rates with increases for 2024-25.The changes will go into effect on Oct. 1.
Shown above are the drugs and weapons found by SPD officers following a traffic stop on I-10 this past Saturday.

Shown above are the drugs and weapons found by SPD officers following a traffic stop on I-10 this past Saturday.

Arrests made for drugs, guns, assault

News Staff
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
A San Antonio man was arrested on gun and drug charges by the Schulenburg Police Department after a traffic stop on Interstate 10 this past Saturday, Aug. 25.
Da’Terrion Houston sprints away from defenders for a 39-yard touchdown run last Thursday. For more on the three-way scrimmage with Bartlett and Shiner St. Paul, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Da’Terrion Houston sprints away from defenders for a 39-yard touchdown run last Thursday. For more on the three-way scrimmage with Bartlett and Shiner St. Paul, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns to kick off season Friday with tribute to coach Husmann

News Staff
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Before the Shorthorns take on the 2023 TAPPS Division IV semifinalists from Hallettsville Sacred Heart to start the season this Friday night, the coach who left his mark on both schools will be honored with a pre-game tribute at the field that bears his name.
Detail from an 1840 map of Fayette County drawn by W. H. Sandusky that includes the S. Castleman half league. The original map is in Austin at the Texas General Land Office.

Detail from an 1840 map of Fayette County drawn by W. H. Sandusky that includes the S. Castleman half league. The original map is in Austin at the Texas General Land Office.

Program on surveying for ‘Old 300’ set Aug. 29 at Fayette Museum & Archives

News Staff
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The very first land grant surveyed in Stephen F. Austin’s Colony was the Sylvanus Castleman half league (2,214 acres) just a few miles from La Grange.
SVFD firefighters battle the house fire in the 100 block of Baumgarten Street last Wednesday. Photo Courtesy of the SVFD

SVFD firefighters battle the house fire in the 100 block of Baumgarten Street last Wednesday. Photo Courtesy of the SVFD

House fire quickly contained by SVFD

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Occupants of a home in the 100 block of Baumgarten Street were able to escape a fire unharmed on Wednesday, Aug. 14.The cause was undetermined, according to Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department Chief Darren Guentert.

City Council awards bid for work on Civic Center

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Water damage closed the Schulenburg Civic Center in early 2022 and, with the action of the City Council this past Monday, Aug. 19, its reopening got a little closer.

County’s budget accepted

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
The proposed 2025 Fayette County budget was accepted by the Commissioners Court with changes as discussed at a special meeting on Thursday, Aug. 15.The document had been filed with the County Clerk’s Office, where the general public can view it. It was also posted on the County website.
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