Coyote control contest being held thru April 30

The Fayette County spring coyote control program got under way on Jan. 8 and will continue through April 30. The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County.

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Voter registration deadline for primary approaches The deadline to register to vote in the Texas Democratic and Republican primary elections is Feb. 5. Voters on March 5 will choose their nominees for president, U.S. Senator, all 38 U.S.

Traffic stop on I-10 leads to money laundering arrests

Two were arrested on money laundering charges following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia on Tuesday, Dec. 19, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that around 1:25 p.m.

Medical records access info given for St. Mark’s

Following the closure of St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange on Oct. 12, 2023, patient medical records have been transferred to American Medical Solutions Inc.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Dec. 14 Hull, Darren Ross-Unlawful possession of firearm involving family/household (11-27-23) Scott, Larry David-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (11-4-23) Filed Dec.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the period from Dec. 17-29, officers responded to 59 calls for services and eight reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Dec. 17 – Officer Powe responded to the 600th block of West 1-10 to assist another agency. •Dec.

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Legal groups sue to stop new immigration law The ink was barely dry on a law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott that makes unauthorized entry into the United States a state crime before a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups and El Paso County challenging its constitutionality.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Dec. 13 Gordon, John Earl-Burglary of building (10-29-23) (offense date is in parenthesis) 155th District Court Dispositions Dec. 13 Pena, Arturo-Possession of marijuana >50 lbs.<=200 lbs. (9-12-16).

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Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1 After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality.

Political Announcement

STRICKLAND FOR PRECINCT 4 CONSTABLE Fayette County Precinct 4 Constable Jason Strickland has announced his intention to seek re-election to the office of Fayette County Precinct 4 Constable, and makes the following statement: I, Jason Strickland would like to take this opportunity to first of all...