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$14 million financing package approved to pay for City projects

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
After receiving details on the scope of work and financing options for renovating two buildings at a workshop, the Schulenburg City Council approved moving forward with securing $14 million in certificates of obligation at its meeting on Tuesday, March 3.
Geesaman unseats Kitzman in Primary

Geesaman unseats Kitzman in Primary

Geesaman unseats Kitzman in Primary

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
In the Republican Primary held on March 3, challenger Dennis Geesaman defeated incumbent Stan Kitzman in the race for the Texas House of Representatives District 85 seat.The former Flatonia mayor and city councilman won by a 3,922vote margin, getting 1,006 more votes than Kitzman in Fayette County.
Darlene and Bob Stryk (center) accept the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Rancher award. Making the presentation at last month’s banquet were Jessica Montez (left) of Fayette Electric Cooperative and Sherry Pfluger (right) of Round Top State Bank.

Darlene and Bob Stryk (center) accept the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Rancher award. Making the presentation at last month’s banquet were Jessica Montez (left) of Fayette Electric Cooperative and Sherry Pfluger (right) of Round Top State Bank.

Conservation Rancher award presented to Stryks

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Bob and Darlene Stryk, owners of Stryk Jersey Farm west of Schulenburg, were selected for the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District Conservation Rancher award. The presentation was made the District’s awards banquet on Feb. 19.

Thieves apprehended after several 911 calls

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that on Friday, Feb. 27 at approximately 6:05 a.m., deputies Terry Guentert, James Ulbig, and Ty Roggenkamp received a series of 911 calls stating that one or two subjects had been beating on windows and doors and going through vehicles.

Library to host special exhibit through July 4

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Schulenburg Public Library invites the public to view a new, temporary exhibit – Texas America250 – on loan from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission through July 4.The library, located at 310 Simpson St., is open Mondays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays through Fridays from 10 a.m.

Financing options for building remodels presented to Council

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
After receiving the details of a structural analysis and cost estimates for renovating City Hall at its last meeting, the Schulenburg City Council heard about options to finance the project at a workshop last Wednesday.

3 SHS lifters state-bound

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Three of the six Lady Horns who qualified for the Texas High School Women’s Powerlifting Association Region 5 Class 1A/2Ameet earned a trip to the state event with their performances at Bert Ogden Arena in Edinburg on Monday, March 2.
Shown above are the stolen items recovered by the SPD during a search of a vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate 10.

Shown above are the stolen items recovered by the SPD during a search of a vehicle following a traffic stop on Interstate 10.

SPD nabs trio involved in organized theft ring

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
The Schulenburg Police Department reported on Wednesday, Feb. 25 that officers stopped a white Honda SUV on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 674 for multiple traffic offenses the previous Sunday at approximately 4:35 p.m.
Black History Month Celebration held locally

Black History Month Celebration held locally

Black History Month Celebration held locally

News Staff
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Six local churches coordinated a Black History Month Celebration with the focus on fellowship and music. It was held this past Saturday at Wolters Park Pavilion. Above, Sha-Ron Heslep leads a band he assembled to perform Gospel songs for the event.
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