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Bested by Bloomington

Bested by Bloomington

Bested by Bloomington

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Hope Hammack (left) chases down a loose ball in the second half of the Lady Horns’ 42-19 loss to Bloomington Friday night at SHS Gym. At right, Byron Johnson collects a steal in the first quarter of the Shorthorns’ 53-42 setback against the Bobcats.
Adoptions from the from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter totaled 968 in 2023 – 678 cats and 290 dogs. At left are nine of the cats that came through the shelter doors – some are still available. At right is Thor – a goofy “lovebug” 5-year-old husky – who is also available for adoption.

Adoptions from the from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter totaled 968 in 2023 – 678 cats and 290 dogs. At left are nine of the cats that came through the shelter doors – some are still available. At right is Thor – a goofy “lovebug” 5-year-old husky – who is also available for adoption.

Janssen Animal Shelter executive director reviews 2023

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Editor’s note: The following statement summing up 2023 at the Gardenia E.
Last year’s top local stories from the Sticker files – Part 2

Last year’s top local stories from the Sticker files – Part 2

Last year’s top local stories from the Sticker files – Part 2

News Staff
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Editor Note: The following are some of the top stories that appeared in the Sticker during July through December of 2023. Part 1 of the year-in-review from the Sticker files, covering January through June, appeared in last week’s issue.

Pay raise for one County department postponed

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
No action was taken on a request from County Judge Dan Mueller to use unused salary from the budget line item “commissioners court salary - coordinators” at the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, Dec. 28. The amount of $2,708.

County officials reflect on 2023

Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The following year-end reports from Fayette County officials were submitted by the County judge’s office. For the year 2023, we were able to rework 10.15 miles of road. That means hauled out with base material, ground up, laid down, and two shots of chip seal. We dozed out and reshaped 1.
2nd district win

2nd district win

2nd district win

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Rodney H Walton flies past a Hornet to score in the second half of the Shorthorns’ 40-point victory over Louise on Dec. 19. With that win, Schulenburg improved to 2-0 in District 28-2A. Also over the Christmas break, the Horns went 2-2 in the local tournament before falling to Columbus.
From left: Meredith Magliolo, first-team middle blocker; and Kieryn Adams, first-team libero. Sticker File Photos

From left: Meredith Magliolo, first-team middle blocker; and Kieryn Adams, first-team libero. Sticker File Photos

Five Lady Horns selected to TSWA’s Class 2A all-state team

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association released its 2023 all-state volleyball selections on Thursday, Dec. 28 for all classifications. The Class 2A list included five Lady Horns from this past season’s state semifinalist squad: • Meredith Magliolo (sr.
Clayton Klesel (center) joined his father, Bryan (right), and uncle, Mark, as the third generation of their family at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home as reported in the April 20 issue. Sticker File Photo

Clayton Klesel (center) joined his father, Bryan (right), and uncle, Mark, as the third generation of their family at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home as reported in the April 20 issue. Sticker File Photo

Last year’s top local stories from Sticker files

News Staff
Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Editor Note: The following are some of the top stories that appeared in the Sticker during the first six months of 2023. The year-in-review from the Sticker files will continue in next week’s issue with top local stories from July through December.
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