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Doubles duos place fourth at regional

Doubles duos place fourth at regional

Doubles duos place fourth at regional

News Staff
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Shown at the Class 2A Region IV Tennis Tournament in Corpus Christi last week are Schulenburg High School’s mixed doubles team of Caden Herzik and Mikayla Otto (PHOTO 1) as well as girls’ doubles team of Reagan Dusek (PHOTO 2) and Landry Zapalac (below, right).Both duos won their first two matches...
Connor Fogle connects for a grand slam home run in the first inning of game two. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Connor Fogle connects for a grand slam home run in the first inning of game two. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Lions come roaring back after Shorthorns force game three in playoff series

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
After an overnight postponement due to lightning seemed to ignite the Shorthorns’ bats, Kenedy reciprocated with a thunderous offensive response to win the Class 2A area series 2-1.Schulenburg finished the season with an 18-14 record and made its first post-season appearance since 2017.
Taking the oath of office for two-year terms on the City Council are (from left) Roger Moellenberndt, Clarence Ahlschlager, and Kathy Kleiber. City Secretary Mason Florus (right) issued the oath at last week’s meeting. With all three unopposed, no election was held in May. Moellenberndt, who formerly served as mayor, takes over as Place 3 alderman while Kleiber assumes Place 5 and Ahlschlager continues in Place 4. Incumbents Larry Veselka and Scott Stoner chose not to seek re-election. Sticker Photo

Taking the oath of office for two-year terms on the City Council are (from left) Roger Moellenberndt, Clarence Ahlschlager, and Kathy Kleiber. City Secretary Mason Florus (right) issued the oath at last week’s meeting. With all three unopposed, no election was held in May. Moellenberndt, who formerly served as mayor, takes over as Place 3 alderman while Kleiber assumes Place 5 and Ahlschlager continues in Place 4. Incumbents Larry Veselka and Scott Stoner chose not to seek re-election. Sticker Photo

Bids awarded for street paving, drainage, water line

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Two infrastructure improvement projects moved forward with the approval of bids by the Schulenburg City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, May 7.The first one was awarded to WJC Constructors of Smithville for street paving and drainage upgrades at College Street and Kessler Avenue (Highway 77).
Janda leads Horns' improvement at state tourney

Janda leads Horns' improvement at state tourney

Janda leads Horns' improvement at state tourney

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Shorthorn sophomore Reid Janda sends his approach shot on the par-4 No. 16 hole onto the green during the first round of the Class 2A boys’ state tournament.

Use of grant funds by Sheriff’s Dept. questioned before 3-2 vote to approve

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
The grant budget of the Sheriff’s Department was accepted by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at a special meeting on Thursday, May 2 but only after some objections.On Monday, April 29, grant budgets were unanimously accepted for the County Attorney’s Office and constables.
Meredith Magliolo gets over the bar at 5-feet, 4-inches at the state meet last Friday on her third attempt. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Meredith Magliolo gets over the bar at 5-feet, 4-inches at the state meet last Friday on her third attempt. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Magliolo adds bronze to her state medal collection

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Although visibly disappointed after failing to repeat as the Class 2A girls’ high jump champion, Lady Horn senior Meredith Magliolo closed out a stellar high school career by adding a third precious metal to her state collection.On a dreary, drizzly midday at Mike A. Myers Stadium in Austin last...

Arrest made by SPD for gun, drugs after traffic stop on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
A gang member from Houston was taken into custody by the Schulenburg Police Department following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Saturday, May 4.According to the SPD report, officers pulled over a white box truck for a traffic violation at approximately 8:16 p.m. near mile marker 675 (just east...
Brycen Schramek snags a grounder at third base in game two. Playing multiple positions in the series win, he pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings while going 8-for-12 at the plate. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Brycen Schramek snags a grounder at third base in game two. Playing multiple positions in the series win, he pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings while going 8-for-12 at the plate. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shorthorns break 10-year playoff drought with 2-1 series win over Brackett

Darrell Vyvjala
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Already with a breakthrough season, making the playoffs for the first time since 2017, the Shorthorns added to the progress this year by advancing past the first round.Like that 2-1 series win over Lago Vista in 2014, Schulenburg needed three games to eliminate Brackett last Friday and Saturday at...
‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

‘Most Competitive’ at SHS

News Staff
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Receiving the Ben & Rene Sustr “Most Competitive Male & Female Athlete” award for 2023-24 at Schulenburg High’s All-Sports Banquet were (from left) Dean Bradley, Meredith Magliolo, and Landry Zapalac. See SPORTS for photos of other award recipients from the banquet, which was held Sunday, May 5.
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