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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

TEA annual report just released The Texas Education Agency’s annual report was released last week. It indicates per-student funding in the 2021-2022 school year averaged $14,928 per student, up 42% since 2011.

Jan. 1 hikes at state parks set records

News Staff

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Texas State Parks kicked off 2024 in grand style by breaking not only its historical participation numbers but also by having the most events, participants and miles hiked of any state. On Jan.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 21-27, officers responded to 32 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan.

$29,000 in cash was located in a Crown Royal bag during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at Flatonia and a money laundering arrest was made.

Traffic stop on I-10 leads to money laundering arrest

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

A money laundering arrest was made following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 at Flatonia on Tuesday, Jan. 23, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

A silve r Chrysler 300 (right) eventually came to a stop after a pursuit in the Flatonia area by the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit and the driver was subsequently arrested.

Flatonia man arrested after attempted traffic stop, pursuit

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

AFlatonia man was arrested on multiple charges after a pursuit by the Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit on Thursday, Jan. 25, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that around 2 p.m.

Feb. 20 deadline to file for ESC Region 13 board

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The filing period for three vacancies on the Education Service Center Region 13 board of directors is Thursday, Feb. 1 through Tuesday, Feb. 20. Candidates can file on a boardapproved form, in person or by mail, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Jan. 8 Wehring, Murphy-Jane Marie-Terroristic threat of family/household member (12-29-23) Filed Jan. 10 Moore, Robin Janette-Criminal trespass (12-26-23) Duhart, Shanice Marie-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Gray pick ups with the EXO logo , as well as the Fayette Electric logo, will be used by EXO crews performing pole incpections.

Fayette Electric contracts with EXO to inspect poles

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Fayette Electric Cooperative Inc. General Manager Gary Don Nietsche reports that FEC has contracted with EXO to inspect and treat the cooperative’s electrical poles beginning on Monday, Feb. 5.

Pesticide applicator training slated Feb. 27 in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Standoff at border continues between state, feds A standoff at an Eagle Pass park continues as the Department of Homeland Security has sent a second letter to Gov. Greg Abbott demanding access to the Rio Grande park that is now under state control.

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