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Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed July 1Lyman, Michael David-Burglary of building (6-14-26) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Dispositions July 1 Torres, Alex-Forgery of government/ national government instruments/...

Free workshops on basic digital skills slated here

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Schulenburg Public Library will host a series of free workshops in August at Blinn College-Schulenburg, focusing on helping people learn essential digital skills. The classes are being offered at no cost thanks to a partnership with national nonprofit, Connected Nation (CN).

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 12-18, officers responded to 66 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 12 – Officer Whited responded to the 100th block of Hummingbird Avenue in reference a disturbance.

Area Sales Tax Allocations

Sales tax allocations for July total $1.2 billion

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, July 8 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 5.6 percent more than in July 2025.

FEC annual membership meeting set

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Fayette Electric Cooperative invites all members to attend its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at the KC Community Center, 190 South Brown St. in La Grange. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m., and the business meeting will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

At the Richard and Gail Heffley residence in Columbus are DAR and SAR members along with the flag display honorees – (from left) Wanda Anglin, Judy and Dave Zachmeyer, Nelma Strey, honorees Richard and Gail Heffley, Glen Strey, and Stephanie and Rick Mattix.

DAR, SAR recognize Heffleys for U.S.flag display

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

The John Everett Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and Robert Rankin Chapter Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) recognize Richard and Gail Heffley, 727 Tait St., Columbus, for their outstanding display of the American flag as the July recipient.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Texas home insurers see record profitsPreliminary data indicates Texas home insurers earned a 22% profit on premiums collected last year, according to the Houston Chronicle.

‘Doing Business with TxDOT’ program slated in Yoakum

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

A program on “Doing Business with TxDOT” will be held at the Texas Department of Transportation Yoakum District office on Wednesday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to noon. Small businesses in heavy highway construction are invited to come learn about and connect with TxDOT.

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

JUNE 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for June.Deputy Abdiel Marroquin took a report for violation of a protective order. Deputy Marroquin also took a report for a dumpster fire in Cistern.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled June 24Cabrera, Osvaldo-DWI 2nd (4-27-26) Vera, Jose DeJesus Jr.-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (5-23-26) Nielsen, Glen Allen-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (3-24-26) Filed June 25Reyes, Maria Guadalupe-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.

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