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Caution urged after bee attack here on Aug. 1

News Staff

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Fayette County emergency crews responded to a bee attack on Thursday, Aug. 1 in Schulenburg, the third bee swarm-related incident in a two-day span, according to Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever.He urged that residents use caution when mowing or taking part in outdoor activities.“We have...

Fans fill the Wolters Park Pavilion for Saturday night’s performance by Dos Borrachos. Photo By Andy Behlen / Courtesy of Fayette County Record

Fun-filled four days of Festival

News Staff

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

CLICK ON THE 'NEWS' TAB FOR WINNERS FROM ALL OF THE CONTESTS AT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL.

Lower City tax rate proposed

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

A 2.9-percent decrease to the tax rate for property owners inside the Schulenburg city limits was proposed by the City Council at its meeting Monday, Aug. 5.The aldermen voted unanimously to proceed with the “voterapproval tax rate” of $0.18793 per $100 of valuation, the maximum allowed by law...

High school workouts get underway with contests set to start this month

News Staff

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

The University Interscholastic League designated Aug. 5 as the first day for Texas high schools to conduct workouts for volleyball and football.Lady Horns head coach Donald Zapalac welcomed 34 players this past Monday while Shorthorn head coach Luke Hobbs reported a total of 52.Schulenburg High...

Learn & play chess at the local Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Seven youngsters (right) and teacher, David McCall (above), compete in chess matches last week at the Schulenburg Public Library. Sponsored by McCall, the Schulenburg Chess Club is free to ages 5 and up.

This unidentified cotton gin is believed to have been located in Fayette County. Anyone who recognizes it is asked to please contact the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives at 979-968-3765 and ask for Rox Ann or email archives@cityoflg.com.

Program on cotton gins set in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives invites the public to an evening focused on the cotton stories and history of Fayette and Washington counties.The program will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8 in the meeting room at the rear of the Fayette Public Library at 855 S. Jefferson St. in La...

Young Farmers set hay show at Fayette Co. Fair

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 57th annual hay show on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds.

2024 Schedule of Events

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

THURSDAY, AUG. 1 (no gate admission)• 6 p.m. – Food booths & Pavilion biergarten open• 6-10 p.m. – KENDRA KRUPALA & THAT DAMN BAND; Kid Zone (inflatables & water slides)• 8 p.m. – Rodeo Slack (free admission)FRIDAY, AUG. 2 (gate admission after 5 p.m. - $20)• 9 a.m. – Golf tournament (Flatonia Golf...

SPD removes electronic games, seizes $29,000

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Execution of search warrants by the Schulenburg Police Department resulted in the seizure of 17 machines and $29,210 at three businesses on Kessler Avenue (Highway 77) in Schulenburg on Monday afternoon, July 21.Shorthorn Express, Seven Day Deals, and Pilot Travel Center all face charges related to...

FCCID donates Turtle Wing Foundation

FCCID donates $15,000 to three local entities

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The Fayette County Commission for Intellectual Disabilities presented $5,000 donations last week to two Schulenburg-based non-profit organizations and a local governmental entity to help them advance their work with individuals in the community who have intellectual disabilities.The following...

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