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Semi-trailer fire snarls I-10 at midday Friday

Semi-trailer fire snarls I-10 at midday Friday

Semi-trailer fire snarls I-10 at midday Friday

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Interstate 10 westbound was shut down for a short time and reduced to one lane for about three hours on Friday, April 17 after semi-trailer caught fire just west of the Schulenburg exit.
Sour LCRA employees apply sealant to the City’s newly-constructed pier at the Sports Complex last Friday morning. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sour LCRA employees apply sealant to the City’s newly-constructed pier at the Sports Complex last Friday morning. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Sports Complex gets spruced up with LCRA’s ‘Steps Forward Day’

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
More than 750 Lower Colorado RiverAuthority employees spread out across Texas to tackle more than 45 community improvement projects during LCRA’s annual Steps Forward Day.In Schulenburg, 13 spent last Friday morning painting the two bridges and entrance ramp rails at the Sports Complex.
“BEER 30 COOKERS” – 2ND PLACE SAUSAGE-BASED CONCOCTIONS / SHOWMANSHIP – (from left) Arthur Mendoza, Emily and Jon Matus (holding daughter, Natalie), and Allen Matus.

“BEER 30 COOKERS” – 2ND PLACE SAUSAGE-BASED CONCOCTIONS / SHOWMANSHIP – (from left) Arthur Mendoza, Emily and Jon Matus (holding daughter, Natalie), and Allen Matus.

MORE WINNERS FROM SATURDAY’S SAUSAGEFEST

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Storm brings needed rain but also causes mishaps

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
While the six-plus inches of rain were a welcomed sight on Sunday, lightning from the storm sparked two house fire calls and contributed to other minor calamities.The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1:36 p.m. in the 500 block of Baumgarten Street.
Mican challenging Ahlschlager for Place 4 seat

Mican challenging Ahlschlager for Place 4 seat

Mican challenging Ahlschlager for Place 4 seat

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Sticker posed a set of questions to the two candidates running for Schulenburg City Council Place 4 – incumbent Clarence Ahlschlager and challenger Randy Mican.Terms are for two years. Incumbents for Place 3, Roger Moellenberndt, and for Place 5, Kathy Kleiber, are running unopposed.
“ALL IN THE FAMILY” – (front, from left) June Schiffli, Lane Schiffli, Malynn Willey, Penelope Machac, Margot Machac; (middle row, from left) Pam Havrda, Amy Machac, Allison Machac, Kayla Willey, Tim Havrda; (back, from left) Dellyn Havrda, Jordan Machac, Jackie Machac, Scott Willey, Ryan Besetzny, and Ryan and Anna Havrda. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

“ALL IN THE FAMILY” – (front, from left) June Schiffli, Lane Schiffli, Malynn Willey, Penelope Machac, Margot Machac; (middle row, from left) Pam Havrda, Amy Machac, Allison Machac, Kayla Willey, Tim Havrda; (back, from left) Dellyn Havrda, Jordan Machac, Jackie Machac, Scott Willey, Ryan Besetzny, and Ryan and Anna Havrda. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Top teams at 11th Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The crowds, cookers, and vendors filled three blocks of North Main Street this past Saturday for the 11th Annual Schulenburg Sausagefest.A total of 15 teams competed in the six sausage-making contest categories. They submitted over 102 entries.
To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, 250 “Liberty Trees” will be planted this fall all across the county. Colorado Valley Communications is the first Gold Sponsor for the project. Larry Jackson (left), project chair, and Karen Mahoney-Woods (right), project secretary, present CVCTX President/General Manager Kelly Allison with a Liberty Tree commemorative medallion.

To celebrate America’s 250th birthday, 250 “Liberty Trees” will be planted this fall all across the county. Colorado Valley Communications is the first Gold Sponsor for the project. Larry Jackson (left), project chair, and Karen Mahoney-Woods (right), project secretary, present CVCTX President/General Manager Kelly Allison with a Liberty Tree commemorative medallion.

Fayette’s Liberty Tree Project takes root, creating a lasting legacy for America250

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Just as La Grange is home to the historic Muster Oak, Boston once stood as the proud home of the original Liberty Tree – a powerful symbol of unity and defiance during the early days of the American Revolution.
Updated Courthouse Master Plan presented

Updated Courthouse Master Plan presented

Updated Courthouse Master Plan presented

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Cost estimates to preserve the Fayette County Courthouse windows and masonry were given to the Commissioners Court at its regular meeting on Thursday, April 9.An updated Courthouse Master Plan was provided by Marie Oehlerking-Read, director of historic preservation for Komatsu Architecture.
Lady Horn track team places second at district meet

Lady Horn track team places second at district meet

Lady Horn track team places second at district meet

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
With 123 points, the Lady Horn track team brought home the second-place plaque from the District 28-2A meet, which was hosted by Ganado and held April 8-9.
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