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SHS Principal Callene Zapalac displays the certificate of recognition she received as a semifinalist for the H-E-B Education in Excellence Award.

SHS Principal Callene Zapalac displays the certificate of recognition she received as a semifinalist for the H-E-B Education in Excellence Award.

SHS’ Callene Zapalac named semifinalist for H-E-B Excellence in Education Award for 2nd straight year

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
From a pool of over 1,900 applicants, Schulenburg High School Principal Callene Zapalac was selected as a semifinalist for the 2024 H-E-B Excellence in Education Award.For the second consecutive year, Zapalac was recognized as a semifinalist after being named a finalist in 2022, when she served as...
Fayette County Polling Sites

Fayette County Polling Sites

Republican, Democratic runoffs set

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Runoff elections from the March Primaries will be held in Fayette County on Tuesday, May 28, with one race on each ballot, as follows: REPUBLICAN:•Member,State BoardofEducation, District 10❍ Tom Maynard❍ Mary BoneDEMOCRAT:• Justice, 3rd Court of Appeals District, Place 2❍ Edward Smith❍ Maggie...

Bid awarded for City Hall foundation work

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
A bid of $65,187 from Foundation Support Specialists to make repairs at City Hall was unanimously approved by the Schulenburg City Council at its meeting on Monday, May 20.CityAdministrator Tami Walker said the process started in November when cracks in the walls and uneven flooring were noticed.
EDC grants $297,000 to City for pair of projects

EDC grants $297,000 to City for pair of projects

EDC grants $297,000 to City for pair of projects

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The City of Schulenburg received funding from the Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation for two upcoming projects.TOP PHOTO – EDC President Paddy Magliolo (second from right) presents a $264,000 check to Street Department Supervisor Lance Woytek.
SHS Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

SHS Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

SHS Academic Pride & Spirit Award recipients

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Schulenburg High School seniors (from left) Meredith Magliolo and Bryce Stoever received the Academic Pride & Spirit Award for the 2023-24 school year. SHS Principal Callene Zapalac (right) made the presentation at the Senior Scholarship Banquet earlier this month.
VALEDICTORIAN – BLAKE HELMS (right) / SALUTATORIAN – RILEY ZAPALAC (left) / Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

VALEDICTORIAN – BLAKE HELMS (right) / SALUTATORIAN – RILEY ZAPALAC (left) / Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Helms, Zapalac earn top grad honors

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Schulenburg ISD announced its top two graduates for the Schulenburg High School class of 2024 last week.With the highest grade-point average for his four years at SHS, Blake Helms earned valedictorian honors. He is the son of Chad and Melissa Helms.

Fayette County district court jury finds Tillman guilty of murder

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Editor's note: The following press release is from the Texas Attorney General's Office and the case appears in this week's Courthouse Report under “Disposition April 22.”After three days of testimony followed by closing arguments, a jury found Charles Lee Tillman Jr. guilty of murder.
Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Older Americans Month proclaimed in Fayette County

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation declaring May as Older Americans Month in Fayette County at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 9.

Change to inmate communication service approved

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
A contract with Prodigy Solutions for inmate communication services at the Fayette County Justice Center was approved by the Commissioners Court during its meeting on Thursday, May 9.Jail Administrator Holly Smith said that the current inmate phone system at the jail is through Synergy.
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