STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Texas hospitals could lose $27 million daily in Medicaid funding With the state’s new fiscal year beginning on Sept. 1, Texas hospitals are expected to lose $27 million per day in additional Medicaid funding, according to the Texas Standard.

Pesticide applicator training set Sept. 30

A pesticide applicator training will be held Wednesday Sept. 30 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104, La Grange. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. and the program promptly at 8 a.m.

Transportation plan includes projects in Yoakum District

Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Transportation announced a new 10-year transportation plan with a total projected investment of $138 billion.In a rapidly growing state, this investment will help improve safety, reduce congestion, strengthen the supply chain and preserve roadways.

Courthouse Report

FAYETTE COUNTY COURT Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Aug. 18Latimar, Shakora-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (5-30-26) Moreno, Marco Antonio Jr.-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (7-18-26) Hernandez, Jose Alfredo-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (6-4-26) Queen, Kito Jr.

Sr. Connections gets $10,000 grant from FEC

Fayette Electric Cooperative has awarded a $10,000 Community Reinvestment Grant to Senior Connections to support renovation efforts at the organization’s newly acquired building in Schulenburg, which will serve as the central hub for its growing senior services network.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week ofAug. 30 to Sept. 4, officers responded to 55 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Sept.

Food handlers’ workshop set Sept. 21 in La Grange

A two-hour food handlers’ workshop will be held on Monday, Sept. 21 at the Fayette Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.This course is accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Great State Republicans take part in charitable projects

Great State Republicans, a Lavaca County organization, has committed to focusing on needs in area communities.Vice president of Caring for America, Renee Lamson, recognized many opportunities for the club to help with requests that could ease burdens, whether financial, material or both.

Fayette County Republican headquarters to open

Fayette County Republicans will open their 2026 campaign headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 258 South Washington in La Grange, two blocks south of the downtown square, at the corner of Milam Street.The headquarters will be open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

County Tax Assessor-Collector Office closed Sept. 16 for meeting/training

The Fayette County Tax Assessor- Collector Office, which includes the Department of Motor Vehicles, will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 16 for a regional meeting and training.The Fayette County Tax Assessor- Collector Office will resume normal business hours on Thursday, Sept. 17 from 8 a.m.