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HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoffAttorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Lunchtime program on compost set

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The topic for this month Bluebonnet Master Gardener educational program is “Compost and Compost Tea,” scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be Teresa Wilson, Master Gardener.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, May 5.Prior to the meeting, a meal was served by caterer Dewberry Café of Columbus.
Image from jacket of Paul N. Spellman’s latest book.

Image from jacket of Paul N. Spellman’s latest book.

Program on pioneer Woods family set

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives in La Grange is pleased to host Dr. Paul N. Spellman’s program on early Fayette County pioneer, Zadock Woods, and his family at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. This is a return visit for Dr. Spellman who is always a compelling speaker.Dr.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Stick Er Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
155th District Court Dispositions May 13 Stafford, Donald Stephen-Tampering/ fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair (3-20-19). Probation or deferred adjudication revoked; Motion to Revoke granted.Mendoza, Hector Raul-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 <1G sec. 12.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 17-22, officers responded to 38 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 18 – Officer Powe and K-9 Semper responded to the 14th block of North Kessler Avenue to assist another agency.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, May 26, 2026
State’s wind projects at a standstillDozens of Texas wind projects have been halted because the Department of Defense has not approved the federal permits required for them to move forward, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Fayette County Polling Sites open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
101 La Grange NORTH La Grange City Hall Council Chambers-155 E. Colorado St., La Grange110 WardaHoly Cross Lutheran Church-600 FM 1482, Warda112 PlumSts. Peter & Paul Parish Church Hall-136 Plum Church Rd., Plum201 La Grange EAST La Grange Church of Christ-646 E. Hwy.
A proclamation signed by Mayor Connie Koopmann (center) designates Friday, May 22 as “Poppy Day” in Schulenburg. On hand for the signing were Patricia Hranicky (left), Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 president, and Barbara Brown (right), Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 vice president.

A proclamation signed by Mayor Connie Koopmann (center) designates Friday, May 22 as “Poppy Day” in Schulenburg. On hand for the signing were Patricia Hranicky (left), Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 president, and Barbara Brown (right), Legion Auxiliary Unit 143 vice president.

Legion Auxiliary sets Poppy Day drive May 22-23

News Staff
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Mayor Connie Koopmann has signed a proclamation announcing Friday, May 22 as “Poppy Day” in Schulenburg.The blood red, four-petal flower, native to the battlefields of Flanders, was officially proclaimed the “Memorial Flower” at the 1921 National American Legion Auxiliary Convention.
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