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SISD Sports Complex plans near final stage

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
With a large, voluminous set of drawings, architect Brandon Rabe went over the “final” plans for Schulenburg ISD’s Sports Complex project at a special meeting of the SISD Board of Trustees on Monday, June 3.
DOUG LAMBERT

DOUG LAMBERT

FEC appoints new GM

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
On Monday, June 3, Fayette Electric Cooperative announced the appointment of Doug Lambert as its new general manager, facilitated by a National Rural Electric Cooperative Association Executive Search.Lambert’s extensive experience and leadership acumen, coupled with the expertise of the NRECA...
‘Shorthorn’ & Lady Horn’ awards handed out

‘Shorthorn’ & Lady Horn’ awards handed out

‘Shorthorn’ & Lady Horn’ awards handed out

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Named as Shorthorn and Lady Horn award winners in each high school class at the year-end assembly at Schulenburg ISD last week were: (from left) Denim Sommer, freshman; Riley Zapalac, senior; Amalia Rorschach, freshman; Kyrroll Prihoda, sophomore; Jayse Janda, sophomore; Madyson Holub, junior;...
Area Unemployment Rates

Area Unemployment Rates

State unemployment ticks up to 4.0 percent, area rates drop

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
After months at 3.9 percent, Texas’ seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate registered at 4.0 percent in April, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.Fayette and all eight surrounding counties saw decreases in their rates (not seasonally adjusted) from March.
Magliolo earns multiple all-state honors in track

Magliolo earns multiple all-state honors in track

Magliolo earns multiple all-state honors in track

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Lady Horn Meredith Magliolo, a three-time state medalist in the high jump, was named to the Texas Girls Coaches Association Class 2A All-State Track Team announced last week.
Post 143 First Vice Commander Ed Semler waves a tattered flag while the song “Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash plays. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Post 143 First Vice Commander Ed Semler waves a tattered flag while the song “Ragged Old Flag” by Johnny Cash plays. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Remembering on Memorial Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary, along with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 and Associates, hosted the annual Memorial Day Service under the Wolters Park Pavilion on Monday morning, May 27.

Sheriff gives warning of recent phone scam

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported in a press release that the Sheriff’s Department received several complaints last week.The individuals stated that callers claimed to be a sergeant with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and threatened them with warrants or that they needed to submit...

SISD trustees approve five new hires, two resignations

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Following an executive session during last week’s Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the following new hires were approved:• Jeanette Wild – High School life skills;• Erin Seale – Elementary nurse (with Stacie Schramek moving to the Secondary campus);• Shawna Miranda – kindergarten...
Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (right) presents a $7,500 grant to Kevin, Megan, and Hannah Bartos. Bartos Investments, LLC applied for the beautification grant for the Bartos’ recently-opened business, Country Oak Boutique, at the corner of North Main Street and Wolters Avenue.

Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation President Paddy Magliolo (right) presents a $7,500 grant to Kevin, Megan, and Hannah Bartos. Bartos Investments, LLC applied for the beautification grant for the Bartos’ recently-opened business, Country Oak Boutique, at the corner of North Main Street and Wolters Avenue.

Country Oak Boutique receives beautification grant from EDC

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
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