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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Lege gets to work in fourth special session The Texas Legislature, conceived as a part-time body to meet every other year for 140 days, is now in its record fifth session (counting the regular session).

Police Dept. meet-&-greet slated Nov. 8

The Schulenburg Police Department cordially invites everyone to join officers and staff for the SPD's annual meet-and-greet on Wednesday, Nov. 8 starting at 6 p.m. Food and drinks will be provided, along with the opportunity to mingle with the first responders.
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Early voting statistics for Nov. 7 election

Early voting by personal appearance in the Constitutional Amendment Election on Tuesday, Nov. 7 was held Monday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Nov. 3.

Great State Republicans set special event Nov. 15

Great State Republicans invites the public to a special event on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Cabos San Lucas Mexican Grill in Hallettsville for a social and guest speaker. The speaker will be Nick Adams from the Foundation for Liberty & American Greatness (FLAG).

Applications for Republican Primary open on Nov. 11

Republic Party candidates are notified that applications for a place on the Republican Party 2024 Primary ballot will open on Saturday, Nov. 11. Fayette County Republic Party county chair Deborah Frank will be accepting applications on Monday, Nov. 13 at Latte on the Square, 2189 W.
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Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Oct.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 29 to Nov. 3, officers responded to 60 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct.
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Special session likely to end with no voucher deal As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

TxDOT pushes to end 23 years of daily deaths on roads

The long and heartbreaking 23-year streak of daily deaths on Texas highways almost ended. On one day in February, Texas experienced a single traffic fatality – well below the statewide daily average of 12.