LWV to host free voter education event here

On Saturday,Aug. 8, the League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will hold a voter education event, including hands-on voting machine practice, at the Schulenburg Public Library (310 Simpson St.) from 10 a.m. to noon.The free, family-friendly event is part of Unite & Rise for Voting Rights, a...

SISD trustees hear about future facility needs, virtual school option

Among the five presentations under discussion items at last week’s Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting, a representative of Cumming Gallagher went over building assessments that were conducted.Adam Ivy started out by saying that SISD does not have a space problem based on Texas Education...

Home east of town sustains smoke damage

The Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire on FM 1579 east of Schulenburg at 5:53 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14.Upon arrival, the home was found engulfed with smoke and all occupants were outside and safe.

City pursues pair of grants

Two resolutions were approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its regular meeting Monday, July 20 for grant applications to potentially fund water system upgrades and park improvements.City Administrator Tami Walker said that the Texas Water Development Board Water Supply and Infrastructure...

Kids can enjoy carnival, video games at Festival

The 2026 Schulenburg Festival will include a small carnival provided by Moore’s Next Generation and a video game trailer operated by Extreme Video Game Truck to entertain its younger patrons.“We have been working on finding a carnival for this year’s Festival since last fall,” Festival President...