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Public hearing on tax abatement for battery storage facility slated

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

A public hearing on a tax abatement agreement with Staccato Storage, LLC and establishment of a reinvestment zone was set for Thursday, Aug. 22 by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at last week’s meeting.Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff asked Assistant County Attorney Blake Watson if...

High-flying disc dog

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

“Willow” vaults high into the air off the back of Lone Star Disc Dog handler Lindsay Sinclair to snatch a frisbee during last Friday’s program at the Schulenburg Public Library.

Over 400 pack Freyburg Hall this past Sunday for the presentation opposing a proposed wind farm project in Fayette County. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Winds turn cold toward turbine project

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Only about three weeks removed from Apex Clean Energy’s invitation-only meeting with area landowners, opposition to its proposed wind turbine project north of Schulenburg has quickly mobilized.Through social media, the campaign grew to include a petition and a website (faycosaysno. com) but its...

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment stays 4.0 percent in May, area rates increase slightly

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The statewide seasonallyadjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.0 percent from April to May, equal to the national unemployment rate, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette and eight surrounding counties all saw slight upticks in their rates (not seasonally adjusted) last month.

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Gunfire at area trail ride leads to arrest of Elgin man

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department responded to a report of shots being fired at a trail ride in the Mullins Prairie area at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, June 23.According to Sheriff Keith Korenek, a large gathering in the 6000 block of Munke Road followed an annual event put together by...

If purchased, Schulenburg ISD plans to turn the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building into its central administration offices with a school board meeting room. Sticker File Photo

SISD trustees approve pursuing purchase of Dittrich building

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Making an offer to purchase the Henry Dittrich Sr. Enterprises building and closing the deal with a “time warrant” were approved by the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees following an executive session at the end of last week’s meeting.Plans for the 6,466-square-foot structure on Bucek Street across...

Council approves warehouse additions, City Hall repairs

Darrell Vyvjala

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

A bid was awarded for construction of an awning and lean-to structure at the City Warehouse at last week’s meeting of the Schulenburg City Council.Aldermen also gave City staff the go-ahead to continue upgrades at City Hall following work to stabilize its foundation.Operations Manager Darryl...

‘Disc dogs’ delight at Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

A couple of youngsters show their amazement as “Revy” snags a frisbee during the program put on by Lone Star Disc Dogs of Austin at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, June 21.

Stanzel Museum offers look into NASA’s launch services program

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

The Stanzel Museum is thrilled to announce a captivating event that will take attendees on a journey into the fascinating world of space exploration.On Saturday, July 6, three distinguished representatives from NASA’s Launch Services Program will deliver an informative presentation about their...

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Weimar Knights of Columbus Chicken Fried Steak Dinner Weimar Knights of Columbus Council 2153 will serve a hand-battered chicken fried steak dinner with sides on Sunday, June 23 from 10 a.m. until sold out at the St. Michael Catholic Church Family Center in Weimar.

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