Three CASA volunteers sworn in

Three additional volunteers for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties were sworn in on Tuesday, Feb. 24 by Benton Eskew (second from right), county court at law judge in Bastrop County.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Texans urged to heed travel warnings about Mexico Texans planning to travel to Mexico or currently visiting there are urged to closely follow warnings from the U.S. Department of State, which advises U.S. citizens to not travel to the states of Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa and Tamaulipas.

City-wide cleanup set March 21, 25, 28

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.

Resolution supporting citizens opposed to data centers passes 4-1

With one dissenting vote at its meeting on Thursday, Feb. 26, the Fayette County Commissioners Court approved signing a resolution in support of citizens opposed to data center projects.Opposing the resolution was Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom.

Input sought on proposed hunting regulation changes

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is accepting public comment until March 26 for the following proposed changes to the 2026-27 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird proclamations: Migratory Game Bird RegulationsChange the South Zone dove hunting season structure during the first segment...

RRC completes digitization of over 100 million records

The Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) began 2026 by surpassing a major milestone: digitizing more than 100 million oil and gas records. This monumental effort by the Commission’s Central Records office is a direct reflection of the agency’s commitment to improved transparency and efficiency.

Garage fire extinguished near Winchester

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on River Bend Road in the Winchester area was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, Feb. 22 around 4:39 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Master Gardeners to host lunch-&-learn on tomatoes

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn educational program is “Trouble-Shooting Your Tomatoes,” scheduled for Tuesday, March 10 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.The guest speaker will be Randy Albers, Master Gardener.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Feb. 18Phillips,Treyvon Lamar-Evading arrest/ detention with vehicle (1-29-26) Adult Felony Cases Filed Feb.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Feb. 22-26, officers responded to 42 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Feb. 22 – Officer Powe responded to the 100th block of East Anderson Street in reference to theft.•Feb.