The Schulenburg Economic Development Corporation paid for the highway banners promoting the Schulenburg Sausagefest held on Saturday, April 6 in downtown Schulenburg. The Schulenburg EDC strives to help grow the economy in Schulenburg and felt this project with Sausagefest brings people to the community which helps the town's economy. Shown are (from left) Paddy Magliolo, Schulenburg EDC president; and Lynn Garcia and Debbie Preece, representing the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, which puts on the Sausagefest.

Exo’s Utility Services Division was scheduled to start steel pole inspections for Fayette Electric Cooperative beginning Monday, April 22. The EXO crews are driving gray Ford 150 pickups with the EXO logo displayed on them.

Coinciding with the severe weather season, Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 29.

The “Silver Drivers Safe Texans” program will be offered at two locations in Fayette County on Thursday, June 13. The first workshop will be hosted from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Randolph Recreation Center, 653 East Pearl St., La Grange in the general assembly room. The second workshop will be from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Schulenburg Regency Villas, 205 East Ave., Suite A. Schulenburg.

Compiled By Sticker Sta ff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed April 1 Maxey, Jeremiah Lee-Theft of property =$100<$750 (3-19-24) Filed April 2 Atkinson, Austin Tyler-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (3-7-24) Kryshu, Samiylo-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (10-9-23) Brown, Dimerick Davonlouis-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (2-9-24) Filed April 3 Roach, Arymus Tiana-Unlawfully carrying weapon (3-14-24) Filed April 9 Adcox, Bryan Kristofer-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (4-3-24) Filed April 11 Lerche, Lane Ray-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 3 <28G (3-11-24) Espinoza, Susan-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Early voting underway in local elections Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette counties are pleased to announce the 2024 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day will be held on Thursday, April 25 at the Daniel Paul Wick property located at CR 200 and Wick Lane near Weimar.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for March. Detective Marc Bennett is working numerous cases involving assaults against children.

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Dispositions March 27 Callahan, Matthew Ryan-Indecency with a child, exposes (8-6-13). Probation or deferred adjudication revoked; Motion to Revoke granted.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 7-13, officers responded to 102 calls for service and seven reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 7 – Officer Powe responded to the 4000th block of US Highway 90W in reference to assisting another agency.