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Blinn sets info sessions on paralegal/legal program

The Blinn College District will host three information sessions in April for prospective students interested in enrolling in its Paralegal and Legal Studies Program and pursuing a career in the legal field.The sessions will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.
Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Fayette County on Thursday, March 26.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 29 to April 4, officers responded to 84 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •March 29 – Officer Svatek responded to the 400th block of Wolf Street in reference to a disturbance.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled March 18Kelly, Micheal Kevin-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.
April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

A proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month was signed by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at the regular meeting on Thursday, March 26. Cindy Chester (back left) of Youth & Family Services was on hand to accept the proclamation.
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Border wall through Big Bend apparently on hold After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.
Donation made to Career Tracks

Donation made to Career Tracks

Donation made to Career Tracks

Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $16,000 to Career Tracks. Monies granted will be used to fund the Fayette County Care & Response Training Initiative which will train five Certified Nursing Assistants and five Emergency Medical Technicians.
Approximately 42.5 pounds of methamphetamine in numerous bundles were discovered during a traffic stop initiated by Fayette County Sheriff's Office Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith on Highway 71 near La Grange.

Approximately 42.5 pounds of methamphetamine in numerous bundles were discovered during a traffic stop initiated by Fayette County Sheriff's Office Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith on Highway 71 near La Grange.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 results in big meth bust

Two arrests were made after methamphetamine was located during a traffic stop on Highway 71 near La Grange on Friday, March 20, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reported that at approximately 11:52 a.m.
Career Day – Photo at left: Colorado Valley Communications employee Greg Janda (right) shows the structure of a cable. Photo at right: A sign in the foreground explains that boring and construction are “best for students who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork and being outdoors.”

Career Day – Photo at left: Colorado Valley Communications employee Greg Janda (right) shows the structure of a cable. Photo at right: A sign in the foreground explains that boring and construction are “best for students who enjoy hands-on work, teamwork and being outdoors.”

Colorado Valley Communications hosts Career Day, TRBA Field Day

Colorado Valley Communications (CVCTX) brought together students, industry professionals and state leaders for two impactful days focused on the future of rural broadband on March 18-19.