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SPD makes assault arrest

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
On Thursday, Nov. 14 at approximately 8 p.m., the Schulenburg Police Department was dispatched to the Pilot truck stop/convenience store in reference to an assault.Officers made contact with the victim, who advised them that a male subject attempted to stab him with a knife.

Sheriff’s Office warns of recent scam calls

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Several reports of scams in which victims have lost a very significant sum of money have been received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office and La Grange Police Department, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.In this scam, suspects call a victim pretending to be personnel from the Sheriff’s...
Chamber hands out awards at annual Gala

Chamber hands out awards at annual Gala

Chamber hands out awards at annual Gala

News Staff
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
The Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce held its annual Members’ Gala last Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Svetlik Farm.
Voter Turnout

Voter Turnout

General Election Voter Turnout

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
In the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election, 60.89% of Texas voters cast their ballots in the race for president/vice president (11,340,202 of Texas’ 18,623,931 registered voters). In Fayette County, the overall voting percentage was 73.36%. For election results, see GOVERNMENT-BUSINESS.
GUEST SPEAKER was U.S. Army Major Travis Seale.

GUEST SPEAKER was U.S. Army Major Travis Seale.

All Veterans Day ceremonies held at Praha Cemetery on Nov. 10

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The 62nd anniversary All Veterans Day ceremonies at the Praha Cemetery, honoring all veterans of all eras, took place on Sunday, Nov. 10.After a patriotic rosary and Mass, assembly for the ceremony began at 10:30 a.m.Guest speaker was U.S. Army Major Travis Seale of Flatonia, who retired from...
Aaron Janecek surveys the field before hitting Byron Johnson downfield in the first half last Friday in Flatonia. The senior quarterback completed all 11 of his passes, totaling 180 yards, in the Shorthorns’ 63-24 win. He finished the regular season 104-for-159 (65.4 percent) for 1,787 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. For complete coverage of the game against Flatonia, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Aaron Janecek surveys the field before hitting Byron Johnson downfield in the first half last Friday in Flatonia. The senior quarterback completed all 11 of his passes, totaling 180 yards, in the Shorthorns’ 63-24 win. He finished the regular season 104-for-159 (65.4 percent) for 1,787 yards with 20 touchdowns and five interceptions. For complete coverage of the game against Flatonia, see SPORTS. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns start playoffs Friday against Three Rivers in NB

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
As the third-place team from District 15-2A Division I, the Shorthorns will face the runner-up in District 16, Three Rivers, in the first round of the playoffs.The bi-district contest has been scheduled for this Friday, Nov. 15 at New Braunfels Canyon Cougar Stadium (1510 I-35 North Frontage Road)...

EMS station annexed into city limits

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Fayette County EMS Station 4 and the one acre on which it sits was officially annexed into the Schulenburg city limits following action by the City Council at last week’s meeting.In accordance with the original plan, the building was constructed on the tract donated by the Grieve family and...
Shown during last year’s Deputy Santa Program toy distribution in Schulenburg are: (front to back) Emilie Fowler, Sgt. Angela Lala, Jesse Pardo, Nettie Cernosek, Investigator Kenn Kretz, and Santa (Deputy Jason Fowler).

Shown during last year’s Deputy Santa Program toy distribution in Schulenburg are: (front to back) Emilie Fowler, Sgt. Angela Lala, Jesse Pardo, Nettie Cernosek, Investigator Kenn Kretz, and Santa (Deputy Jason Fowler).

Dates for this year’s ‘Deputy Santa’ program announced

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are excited to announce the dates for this year’s Deputy Santa Program – Dec. 2 to Dec. 19.
Emmrie Marx fires a kill in between two Johnson City blockers in the second set. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Emmrie Marx fires a kill in between two Johnson City blockers in the second set. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

On third try, Johnson City gets past SHS

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
A senior-laden Johnson City squad that had its playoff runs ended by Schulenburg in the regional finals the past two seasons got a measure of revenge with a 3-0 sweep in a Class 2A Region IV semifinal match Monday night in Seguin.Along with their experience, with nine seniors on the roster, the...
Community Thanksgiving Service

Community Thanksgiving Service

Community Thanksgiving Service

News Staff
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, located at 712 Summit St., will host the 2024 Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.The Rev. David Thompson of First Baptist Church will give the sermon and other area ministers will be taking part.
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