Meth located during traffic stop Aug. 21 near La Grange

In the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 21, Deputy Wesly Arrison initiated a traffic stop on Highway 71 in the La Grange area for a traffic violation, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Abandoned, deteriorated water wells can be dangerous

A recent incident in Bastrop County where three people died when they tried to rescue a dog that had fallen into an abandoned cistern highlights the dangers of abandoned or deteriorated water wells in Texas.

Texas transportation plan totals record $142 billion

Gov. GregAbbott has announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.

Sober driving reminder coincides with Labor Day

As Labor Day approaches, the Texas Department of Transportation reminds all Texans about the dangers of drunk driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced an increased enforcement period from Friday, Aug. 18 to Monday, Sept. 4.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below gradelevel, the Texas Tribune reported.

Meth found in traffic stop near Engle

Three individuals from South Carolina were arrested on drug charges as the result of a traffic stop conducted near Engle on Saturday, Aug. 19, according to a report from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. At approximately 10:35 p.m.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Aug. 2 Ochoa, Sebastian-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 <1G (7-11-23) (offense date is in parenthesis) 155th District Court Dispositions Aug.

Citizens assist in arrest of subject

In the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 18, a call was received by dispatch in reference to a subject trespassing on property near the Fayetteville area, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Sheriff’s Report

July 2023 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for July. Detective Marc Bennett is working numerous cases involving children as victims in Fayette County. Several cases remain under investigation and approximately four cases have charges being filed.

TPWD leases access sites on Brazos, San Marcos rivers

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is increasing public fishing and paddling opportunities in the state thanks to the addition of two leased river access sites through the River Access & Conservation Area (RACA) program. The new sites are located on the Brazos and San Marcos rivers.