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Doing the honors at the Stanzel Museum’s ribbon cutting in March of 1999 were: (from left) Ted Stanzel, Helen Neiser, Ginger Bosl, and Bob Stanzel.

Doing the honors at the Stanzel Museum’s ribbon cutting in March of 1999 were: (from left) Ted Stanzel, Helen Neiser, Ginger Bosl, and Bob Stanzel.

Stanzel Museum marking 25th anniversary with celebration

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
The Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum, located at Highway 77 and Baumgarten Street, will mark its 25th anniversary with a special celebration on April 20.
Shorthorn golfers, shown after their district championship, are: (front, from left) Van Prihoda, Reid Janda, Jackson Faith, Brycen Schramek, Brant Redman, and Jayse Janda. Also pictured is golf coach Richard Hoogendoorn (back). Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Shorthorn golfers, shown after their district championship, are: (front, from left) Van Prihoda, Reid Janda, Jackson Faith, Brycen Schramek, Brant Redman, and Jayse Janda. Also pictured is golf coach Richard Hoogendoorn (back). Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala

Horns win district by 26 strokes

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
For the second straight year, the Shorthorn golf team will advance to the regional event but, for the first time since 2013, the Schulenburg High boys’ squad claimed a district title.
Shown above are the bags of marijuana seized after a traffic stop on I-10 last Thursday.

Shown above are the bags of marijuana seized after a traffic stop on I-10 last Thursday.

SPD arrests Richmond man on multiple charges after traffic stop on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Schulenburg Police Department officers stopped a vehicle on Interstate 10 westbound on Thursday, March 28 for multiple traffic violations, leading to the arrest of a 22-year-old man from Richmond.
Horns suffer extra-inning loss

Horns suffer extra-inning loss

Horns suffer extra-inning loss

News Staff
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Shorthorn second baseman Cooper Demel makes a back-peddling catch of a popup in shallow right-centerfield early in last Tuesday’s game against Ganado. Schulenburg held on to a 1-0 lead through six innings before the Indians tied the score and prevailed 3-1 in eight innings.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Good Friday Holiday Many local businesses will be closed or will close early in observance of Good Friday, March 29. Community Good Friday Service The Schulenburg Ministerial Alliance community Good Friday service will be held at First Methodist Church, 209 North Upton Ave., on March 29 at noon.

Meetings

American Legion & Auxiliary
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 2 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Calvin Thompson sets a personal best in the squat by pushing up 600 pounds at the state meet.

Calvin Thompson sets a personal best in the squat by pushing up 600 pounds at the state meet.

Shorthorn junior places seventh at state meet

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Schulenburg High School junior Calvin Thompson finished seventh out of 11 qualifiers in the superheavyweight class of the Division 4 state meet. The event, hosted by the Texas High School Powerlifting Association, was held on Saturday, March 23 in Abilene.

Precautions urged when burning even with wet conditions

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
The recent rains Fayette County and the surrounding area received have opened up a window of opportunity to burn brush that has piled up over the winter months. However, caution is still urged.

Aldermen OK agreement to join task force

Darrell Vyvjala
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
An interlocal agreement and resolution for the Schulenburg Police Department to become part of Operation Lone Star were unanimously approved by the City Council at its meeting last week.
Early jump on Easter at Library Sat.

Early jump on Easter at Library Sat.

Early jump on Easter at Library Sat.

News Staff
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Youngsters race out to gather eggs (above) outside the Schulenburg Public Library as part of early Easter activities on Saturday, March 23. Hosted by the Friends of the Library, the event also included an Easter story and snacks.
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