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In her work with th e Texas German Dial ect Proj ect , Dr. Margo Blevins has been helping the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives transcribe and translate the fascinating 1870s diary kept by Gustav A. Heilig (pictured), who first came to Fayette County to teach at the rural Bluff School.

‘Keeping Texas German Alive’ set at Fayette library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives is pleased to bring another interesting program in its speaker series to the Fayette Public Library. Dr. Margo Blevins will present her program, “Noch ein bisschen Deutsch: Keeping Texas German Alive,” on Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.

June 19 proclaimed as Emancipation Day in Fayette County

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 28 declaring Friday, June 19 as Emancipation Day in Fayette County, recognizing the great contributions that African American citizens have made to Fayette County.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 31 to June 6, officers responded to 74 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •June 1 – Officer Svatek responded to the 1300th block of Summit Street in reference to a burglary in...

Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled May 21Haynie, Frank Clark II-Indecency with child, sexual contact (10-1-22) Haynie, Frank Clark II-Indecency with child, sexual contact (10-2-22) Haynie, Frank Clark II-Indecency with child, sexual contact (10-3-22) Dickerson,...

Crops Tour scheduled for June 18

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

The annual Crops Tour, an educational program for anyone interested in row crop production, will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange. Registration will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and the program will conclude about 1:30 p.m.

Meetings

News Staff

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Vietnam VeteransThe next meeting of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at the Ammannsville KJT Hall starting at 7:00PM.Refreshments and a meal will be served after the meeting.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration Gov. GregAbbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Hurricane season reminder from PUCT

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) urges all Texans to stay alert and prepared during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins this week and extends through Nov. 30. Texans can track potential power outages and restoration times using the PUCT’s Storm Resources webpage.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 24-30, officers responded to 71 calls for service and 11 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 24 – Officer Powe responded to the 200th block of St. John Road in reference to a fight in progress.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled May 20Cliff, Louis Jr.-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

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