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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

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.A bid for interior renovations was awarded to Hodges Construction Services of Smithville in the amount of $1,249,500 with a completion...

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.

The Resolution regarding wind turbines, signed at the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Aug. 8, was presented by County Judge Dan Mueller (second from left) and Court Administrator Cassie Austin (left) and accepted by T.J. “TJ Mac” McCleney (second from right) of Swiss Alp and Wendy Syrinek (right) of Middle Creek.

Court signs resolution opposing wind turbines

News Staff

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

The Fayette County Commissioners Court has signed a Resolution in support of landowners in Fayette County who are voicing opposition to the possibility of wind turbines being placed at various locations.

Strong start for Lady Horns

News Staff

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Reagan Dusek reaches to tip the ball over the net for a point in the third set in the season opener. The Lady Horns prevailed over East Bernard in four sets before playing eight matches and winning the Silver Bracket in the Columbus tournament.

More experienced Horns look to make strides in 2024

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

In stark contract to last year, the Shorthorns have returning starters at nearly every position for the 2024 season.The sideline has more experience as well with Luke Hobbs entering his second season as a head coach along with a staff that stayed largely intact with only a couple of new faces.

2023 Distinguished Service Award presented to Historical Commission

News Staff

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The Fayette County Commissioners Court presented the 2023 Distinguished Service Award to the Fayette County Historical Commission in recognition of its active and well-balanced preservation program.

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SHS grad among six to be honored by UT law school

News Staff

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin School of Law announced its 2024 AlumniAward honorees recently and the list included Schulenburg High School graduate Arleas Upton Kea.Six Texas Law alumni are being honored this year for their outstanding professional achievements and many contributions to the...

Financial adviser hired, EDC loan approved

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

To help the City of Schulenburg with financing options as it undertakes construction projects, the City Council unanimously approved a Municipal Advisory Agreement with Government Capital Securities Corporation at last week’s meeting.City Administrator Tami Walker said staff had met with Drew...

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