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City Council updated on Expo Center, Civic Center

Reports on repairs and upgrades to two City-owned facilities were given to the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, Oct. 7.Alderman Frank Wick III gave an update on discussions about the Expo Center that took place at a recent get-together of the committee appointed to oversee...
Oversized load knocks down lines Sunday

Oversized load knocks down lines Sunday

Oversized load knocks down lines Sunday

Electrical lines and power poles on the north side of town were damaged by an oversized load being transported by a tractor-trailer on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 6.According to Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek, the rig was traveling southbound on Highway 77 when the equipment snagged lines near...

‘Women Making History’ kickoff event scheduled

On Sunday, Oct. 20, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will kick off “Women Making History: Her Story Is Our Story” with a special event at the Historic Casino Hall in La Grange.Each March, the League celebrates Women’s History Month by recognizing special women in the South Central...
Shorthorns run to district XC championship

Shorthorns run to district XC championship

Shorthorns run to district XC championship

Members of the Schulenburg High School boys’ cross country team that won the District 28-2A title on Monday, Oct. 7 are: (front, from left) Alton Herzik, Cody Lewis, Brayan Netro, Edgar Mandujano, Braden Morisak, Jamison Bennett, and Vontrell H Walton.
Lady Horns finish as District 28-2A XC runners-up

Lady Horns finish as District 28-2A XC runners-up

Lady Horns finish as District 28-2A XC runners-up

Members of the Lady Horns cross country team that placed second at the District 28-2A meet on Monday, Oct. 7 are: (from left) Ruby Rodriguez, Michaela Kollmann, Yasmin Cortez, Silvia Cortez, Ana Maria Granados, Jailyn Guerrero, and Emily Veloz.For complete results, see SPORTS.Sticker Photo By...

Fall citywide cleanup set for Oct. 19, 23 & 26

The City of Schulenburg has scheduled its fall citywide cleanup – open only to customers who live inside the city limits and pay monthly garbage fees – on the following dates: Saturday, Oct. 19 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Wednesday, Oct. 23 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Customers must...
Schulenburg vs. Weimar

Schulenburg vs. Weimar

Horns go to Weimar Friday for key game

This Friday’s football game in Weimar not only will renew a longstanding rivalry, it will also have implications for playoff seeding in District 15-2A Division I.The Wildcats (1-3) are coming off an open week while the 4-1 Shorthorns started district play last Friday with a 49-0 win over Kenedy.

Pursuit of grant for VFDs brought up at Court meeting

The possibility of getting funds for the 10 volunteer fire departments in Fayette County was brought before the Commissioners Court at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 26.Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn said that the application period has opened for the Texas Community...
Abraham McBride (left) and Crockett Guenther of the Schulenburg 4-H Club present their report to the Fayette County Commissioners Court. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Abraham McBride (left) and Crockett Guenther of the Schulenburg 4-H Club present their report to the Fayette County Commissioners Court. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

4-H clubs give annual reports

The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard from 4-H groups in the county during a special meeting on Thursday morning, Sept. 26.