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Showing off the puzzle that was completed after many hours of work by many people are (from left) volunteer Brenda Ray and member Kelly Ortiz.

Showing off the puzzle that was completed after many hours of work by many people are (from left) volunteer Brenda Ray and member Kelly Ortiz.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active srs.

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Here’s a look at Senior Connections’ busy schedule for the week of July 6-10.

July 8 deadline to submit pageant forms

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
The Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, July 18 at the KC Hall at 6:30 p.m.Entry forms can be picked up at the home of Mary Jane Pesek, 824 Oakland Road, or are available online on the Festival website at schulenburgfestival.org.Categories are:•Miss Schulenburg – Ages...

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
St. James Missionary Baptist Church Fish FrySt. James MBC will hold a building fundraiser fish fry on Friday, July 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with pickup at St. James MBC, 1103 James Ave. The $12 plates will include fried fish, two sides and dessert.

Sponsors for Festival Pageant being sought

News Staff
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Sponsors are being sought for the 2026 Schulenburg Festival Scholarship Pageant.Sponsorships of $200 (or any amount) will be utilized to help defray the cost of pageant items, float upkeep, scholarships and more.
Entomology Research Branch, InsectsAffecting Man and Animals Section, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Photograph “Loading an Irradiation Chamber with Screw-Worm Pupae.” Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library. Accessed June 13, 2026, https://www.nal. usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/items/show/7333.

Entomology Research Branch, InsectsAffecting Man and Animals Section, Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Photograph “Loading an Irradiation Chamber with Screw-Worm Pupae.” Special Collections, USDA National Agricultural Library. Accessed June 13, 2026, https://www.nal. usda.gov/exhibits/speccoll/items/show/7333.

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Screwworm’s Last Waltz Across TexasThe screwworm routinely screwed with the Texas economy prior to 1959, with Southwestern producers losing $50 to $100 million a year. The pest is a fly that lays its eggs in open wounds and body openings such as the eyes, ears, nose, mouth or genitals.
Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

Landa sends photos

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
John C. Landa Jr., the “Schulenbirder,” sends two photos that he took recently: LEFT – Scissor-tailed flycatcher taken in his yard near Schulenburg on Sunday morning, June 21.
Schulenburg and Flatonia attendees – (from left) Darrell Taylor and Pam Cunningham, Flatonia food pantry board members, and Debra Blansitt and Jack Niesner, Schulenburg food pantry board members.

Schulenburg and Flatonia attendees – (from left) Darrell Taylor and Pam Cunningham, Flatonia food pantry board members, and Debra Blansitt and Jack Niesner, Schulenburg food pantry board members.

Food Pantry personnel attend CTFB conference

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Central Texas Food Bank, which serves 21 counties, held its HOPE (Helping Our Partners Excel) 2026 convention on Thursday, June 18 at its facility in Austin.The Central Texas Food Bank has expanded its regional footprint with a 64,000-square-foot building in Waco which serves as a central hub for...

Library lists memorials, new books, donations

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The summer season has arrived with hot temperatures and the Schulenburg Public Library has received some awesome books recently so stop by and check one out. Some great upcoming programs are planned and parents can still sign up their children for the Summer Reading Program.
LILLIAN MURAS

LILLIAN MURAS

Muras wins first place at pageant in Katy

News Staff
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Nine-year-old Lillian Muras has brought home a remarkable achievement after earning first place at the prestigious Young American Miss International Pageant held in Katy.Competing against talented young contestants from across the country, Muras impressed judges with her confidence, poise,...
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