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Forty-two bags of methamphetamine concealed in spools of rope in the bed of a truck were located by Sgt. Randy Thumann and Investigator David Smith of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop on Interstate 10.

Forty-two bags of methamphetamine concealed in spools of rope in the bed of a truck were located by Sgt. Randy Thumann and Investigator David Smith of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office during a traffic stop on Interstate 10.

Appx. 20 kilos of meth found during stop on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A traffic stop on a vehicle traveling eastbound on Interstate 10 was conducted by Sgt. Randy Thumann and Investigator David Smith of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, March 1, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that the stop took place at approximately 5:30 p.m.
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Primary turnout smashes recent midterm records Nearly 4.5 million Texans voted in the Democratic and Republican primaries, according to The Texas Tribune, surpassing recent turnout numbers. A total of 2.3 million ballots were cast in the Democratic primary and 2.
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Fayette County Republican Women to meet March 18

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women general meeting on Wednesday, March 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.The meeting is free to attend. Lunch is available for $20.

Spring city-wide cleanup slated March 21, 25, 28

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The City of Schulenburg has scheduled its spring citywide cleanup – open only to customers who live inside the city limits and pay monthly garbage fees – on the following dates: Sat., Mar. 21............8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wed., Mar. 25.... 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat., Mar. 28............8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Blinn-Schulenburg offers entrepreneurship class

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Community members interested in starting their own business can gain practical insights through a new course offered at the Blinn College-Schulenburg campus.“Entrepreneurship: I Want My Own Business,” a non-credit community education course, will meet Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
Young Farmers host CEU credit program The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. The meeting was good for two hours of CEU credits. Ed Moeller (right) was program chairman. Vick Alexander ( left), assistant regional director for pesticide programs with Texas Department of Agriculture, gave the program.

Young Farmers host CEU credit program The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. The meeting was good for two hours of CEU credits. Ed Moeller (right) was program chairman. Vick Alexander ( left), assistant regional director for pesticide programs with Texas Department of Agriculture, gave the program.

Young Farmers host CEU credit program

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 1-7, officers responded to 68 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •March 1 – Officer Ellis responded to the 400th block of Bucek Street in reference to reckless damage.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Feb. 17Robbins, Brian Mitchell-Unlawfully carrying weapon (12-31-25) Martin, Michael Meyer-DWI 2nd (12 22-25) Williams, Gary Eugene-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (12-18-25)Filed Feb.

Tax Assessor-Collector Office closing March 18

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Fayette County Tax-Assessor Collector Office, located at 143 North Main St., Suite B, La Grange, is closing on Wednesday, March 18 for a regional meeting and training. The office serves as an agent for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

New restrictions on SNAP purchases to take effect

News Staff
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The Texas Health & Human Services Commission reminds Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients that they can no longer buy candy or sweetened drinks with their Lone Star Cards in Texas starting April 1.
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