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Commissioners Court approves submission of grant for EMS to get rehab trailer

Commissioners Court approves submission of grant for EMS to get rehab trailer

Commissioners Court approves submission of grant for EMS to get rehab trailer

The Fayette County Commissioners Court met on Monday, Nov. 25.A resolution was approved authorizing the submission of an application to FEMA’s Assistance for Firefighters grant on behalf of Fayette County EMS.Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn said that if the County receives this grant,...

Max price for Performing Arts Center approved by SISD Board of Trustees

The gross maximum price for Schulenburg ISD’s Performing Arts Center was unanimously approved by the Board of Trustees at its meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 19.Prior to the vote, Clayton Collier of Collier Construction went over the figures. He said that close to 200 bids were received.
Bringing down Caden Judie for a loss of 3 in the second quarter are Jayse Janda (No. 4), Aidan Mendez (No. 44), Adin Beyer (No. 9), Nick Goode (No. 11, Marshall Wellborn (No. 70), and Preston Kahn (No. 50). Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Bringing down Caden Judie for a loss of 3 in the second quarter are Jayse Janda (No. 4), Aidan Mendez (No. 44), Adin Beyer (No. 9), Nick Goode (No. 11, Marshall Wellborn (No. 70), and Preston Kahn (No. 50). Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Turnovers hamper Horns in area playoff loss to Marlin

Three interceptions and a fumble proved too much for the Shorthorns to overcome as 17-point underdogs in their area playoff game last Friday in Hutto.A speedy Marlin team pulled away with some big plays and short fields in the second half for a 35-14 win.
18-wheeler fire shuts down I-10 on Sunday

18-wheeler fire shuts down I-10 on Sunday

18-wheeler fire shuts down I-10 on Sunday

Members of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department work to fully extinguish flames from an 18-wheeler fire late Sunday afternoon. SVFD Chief Darren Guentert said that he arrived at the scene around 3:35 p.m. to see the cab fully engulfed. Six trucks and 19 personnel responded.

County officials address recent fiber line cuts

In response to a series of unintentional cuts to buried fiber-optic communication cables over the past several months, Fayette County has submitted a written complaint to the Texas Public Utility Commission.“Every time we’ve experienced one of these interruptions in service, it impacts everything...
Aaron Janecek heads to the end zone on a 14-yard carry to put the Horns up 14-7. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Aaron Janecek heads to the end zone on a 14-yard carry to put the Horns up 14-7. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Janecek outshines Sells in bi-district win

The two quarterbacks put up some gaudy numbers in last Friday’s bi-district game in New Braunfels but the Shorthorns’ Aaron Janecek got the better of Three Rivers’Cody Sells in Schulenburg’s 42-28 win.With the Horns’ backfield depleted, Janecek carried the load.

Sprinkler system for Civic Center considered

With interior renovations ongoing at the Civic Center, the Schulenburg City Council discussed adding a fire sprinkler system at its meeting Monday, Nov. 18.While the aldermen agreed it would be a good idea, they didn’t move forward with a vote.