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Dr. Emily Smith (right) was approved as EMS medical director by the Commissioners Court. She was introduced by EMS Director Josh Vandever (left). Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Dr. Emily Smith (right) was approved as EMS medical director by the Commissioners Court. She was introduced by EMS Director Josh Vandever (left). Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Court supports opposition to wind turbines, approves work on Courthouse

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved signing a resolution in support of citizens opposed to the proposed wind turbine project at its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 8.County Judge Dan Mueller said it was requested by T.J. McCleney along with Ken and Rita Dernehl.
Setter Landry Zapalac tips a ball over in Friday’s scrimmage against Hallettsville. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Setter Landry Zapalac tips a ball over in Friday’s scrimmage against Hallettsville. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Less lengthy Lady Horn squad looks to keep district title streak going in 2024

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Lady Horns won’t have the same size at the net this year but they do boast a pair of all-staters and six letter-winners returning from a team that won a fourth consecutive district championship and reached the Class 2A state tournament for a second straight season.Gone with graduation:...

Bluff bypass discussed at meeting Mon.

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
The Fayette County Commissioners Court heard from 16 individuals during the agenda item on the proposed Highway 77 bypass of the Bluff in La Grange at a special meeting on Monday morning, Aug. 12.“This proposal that’s going through Creamer Creek (Road), it’s not a good one,” Geoffrey Stait said.
Worldwide Day of Play

Worldwide Day of Play

Stanzel Museum taking part in ‘Worldwide Day of Play’ on Sept. 28

News Staff
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
A global event sponsored by Nickelodeon and the Association of Children’s Museums will be coming to Schulenburg on Saturday, Sept. 28.The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, located at 311 Baumgarten St., announced its participation in “Our World: Worldwide Day of Play” last week.
1st Place Class Float – Schulenburg High School Class of 1969. Photo By Andy Behlen / Courtesy of Fayette County Record

1st Place Class Float – Schulenburg High School Class of 1969. Photo By Andy Behlen / Courtesy of Fayette County Record

FESTIVAL SUNDAY GRAND PARADE

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
• Chamber of Commerce (Large): 1st-Yoakum; 2nd-Luling; 3rd-Cuero. • Chamber of Commerce (Small): 1st-Hallettsville; 2nd-Flatonia; 3rd-Shiner. • Commercial: 1st-Leon John’s, Inc.; 2nd-Fayette Savings Bank; 3rd-Bubela Tree Farm & Arbor Care. • Organizational: 1st-Fayette County Fair Association;...
Local Chili 1st Place – “Chief’s Kookers” - Lonnie Taylor (left) and Kyle Taylor (right) of Schulenburg. Local Chili 2nd Place – “Spice Spice Baby” - Bobbie Rainosek of Schulenburg. Local Chili 3rd Place – “Bean Bros” (Schulenburg 4-H) - Gage Smrkovsky, Wyatt Smrkovsky, Crockett Guentert, Rowdy Guentert, Abe McBride, Dylan Zweschper, Layton Wick, Clay Hoffmann. Sticker Photo By Kade Vyvjala

Local Chili 1st Place – “Chief’s Kookers” - Lonnie Taylor (left) and Kyle Taylor (right) of Schulenburg. Local Chili 2nd Place – “Spice Spice Baby” - Bobbie Rainosek of Schulenburg. Local Chili 3rd Place – “Bean Bros” (Schulenburg 4-H) - Gage Smrkovsky, Wyatt Smrkovsky, Crockett Guentert, Rowdy Guentert, Abe McBride, Dylan Zweschper, Layton Wick, Clay Hoffmann. Sticker Photo By Kade Vyvjala

FESTIVAL CHILI COOKOFFS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
CASI CHILI TOP 101. Pat Krenek (Lone Star Chili Chicks), Houston 2. Kenneth Gibson (Lease Crue Cookers), Luling 3. Don Hoy (Asleep At The Pot), Cuero 4. Jeff Henderson, Mansfield 5. Dianna Hoy (That Crazy KF Lady), Cuero 6. Greg Lindsey, Houston 7. Dee Palmer (U Own It - Too Chili), Mansfield 8.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

FESTIVAL EGG TOSS

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Adult Division – (front, from left) Luke and Chuck Hollas.Youth Division – (front, from right) Jaxon Kurtz and Conner Macat.Also pictured are (back, from left) Frank Wick III of the Schulenburg Young Farmers, sponsor of the event, as well as FFA members Madyson Holub and Kyrroll Prihoda.
Festival Cow Chip Throw

Festival Cow Chip Throw

FESTIVAL COW CHIP THROW

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Adult Division – Brock Nickerson (left). Youth Division – Levi Herrera (front, right). Also pictured is Arlen Berger (back) of the Schulenburg Young Farmers, sponsor of the event. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
First Place – “Designated Drinkers” - (from left) Eugene Trejo and Jordan Pesl. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

First Place – “Designated Drinkers” - (from left) Eugene Trejo and Jordan Pesl. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

FESTIVAL CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
First place – “Bad Boyz” - (from left) Jose Moreno, Justin Handy, Eddie Guzman, and Isaac Contreras. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

First place – “Bad Boyz” - (from left) Jose Moreno, Justin Handy, Eddie Guzman, and Isaac Contreras. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

FESTIVAL 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
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