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HOT funds approved for softball tourneys held during Festival

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 received $10,000 from the City’s Hotel Occupancy Tax fund to defray expenses for it upcoming softball tournaments held during the Schulenburg Festival.The City Council voted unanimously in favor of the amount at last week’s meeting after hearing from...
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

NASA trio brings space launch insights to Stanzel Museum

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Three NASA professionals visited Schulenburg and gave a presentation on the Launch Services Program at the Stanzel Museum this past Saturday – (from left) Cesar Marin, mission integration engineer; Hibah Rahmani, avionics engineer; and Caley Burke, flight design trajectory analyst.
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Singin’ and dancin’ at the Public Library

News Staff
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Some of the youngsters twirl around as they dance to the singing and guitar playing of Sue Young (right) during a summer program at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, June 28. Presented by Arts for Rural Texas, Young entertained with story-telling and songs.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Fire safety urged for Fourth With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.
As part of the move from 535 North Main St. to the temporary City Hall location at 605 Upton Ave. (Leon John’s, Inc.), City workers unload a copy machine on Friday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

As part of the move from 535 North Main St. to the temporary City Hall location at 605 Upton Ave. (Leon John’s, Inc.), City workers unload a copy machine on Friday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Issues with City Hall building force move

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
On June 26, Schulenburg CityAdministrator Tami Walker stated in a press release that “due to unforeseen circumstances and the potential health hazards, City Hall will be moving to a temporary location for the foreseeable future.”Walker also cited safety concerns of City Hall employees in making the...
Proper placement of toter – The toter should be on the street in front of the curb with the handle and wheels facing the road.

Proper placement of toter – The toter should be on the street in front of the curb with the handle and wheels facing the road.

Garbage toter guidelines given

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The City of Schulenburg would like to remind residential and commercial garbage customers about the curbside collection guidelines for its toters, which have been in use since October 2019.The guidelines are:• Please make sure the toter is out by 6 a.m. to ensure pickup or put out the toter the...
A standing-room-only crowd filled the District Courtroom for the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

A standing-room-only crowd filled the District Courtroom for the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting last Thursday. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Whirl of opposition to wind turbines

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Over 150 packed the District Courtroom in La Grange and several locals expressed their opposition to the proposed Apex Clean Energy Mustang Wind turbine farm in Fayette County at the regular meeting of the Commissioners Court on Thursday, June 27.Prior to the comments, County Judge Dan Mueller...

Deadline to enter Festival pageant nears

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant has been set for Saturday, July 20 at the KC Hall at 6:30 p.m. by directors Mary Jane Pesek and Bethany Smrkovsky.
Prime Products, Inc. owner Elgin Ray Kristinik founded the company locally in 1994.

Prime Products, Inc. owner Elgin Ray Kristinik founded the company locally in 1994.

Prime Products reaches 30 years in business here

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Prime Products, Inc. celebrated 30 years in business on June 29, having been founded in June 1994 with an idea from its owner, Elgin Ray Kristinik.Born and raised in Schulenburg, Kristinik worked in the food business for 18 years, beginning with Oakridge Smokehouse for Roy Bucek.
Public Library abuzz with summer activities

Public Library abuzz with summer activities

Public Library abuzz with summer activities

News Staff
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Youngsters get a close-up look at a hive of bees after hearing all about bee-keeping from Kristy Janak (above). Below, Janak is shown in her gear during the program at the Schulenburg Public Library on Tuesday, June 25.
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