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Fayette Electric Cooperative safety compliance director Larry Sulak (left), journeyman lineman Justin Whited (center) and lineman apprentice Clayton Brossmann (right) demonstrate electrical safety during Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange on Monday, May 4, which was attended by area fifth-grade students. The hands-on presentation highlighted the dangers of electricity and ways students can stay safe around power lines and at home.

Ag Safety Day has hands-on electrical safety demonstration

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

APRIL 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for April.Deputy Ty Roggenkamp responded to the area of Rolling Hills Drive in La Grange for a welfare check.An intoxicated male subject was located and was placed under arrest for public intoxication.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 3-9, officers responded to 111 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 3 – Officer Whited responded to the 200th block pf St. John Road in reference to deadly conduct.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 29Barnett, Trey Joseph-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=1G<4G (2-27-26) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Disposition April 29 Korn, Michael Shane-Theft of property >=$300,000...

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety lawTop Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov.

Highway 77 in La Grange to be closed for construction

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation will start a project in La Grange to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77 from SH 71 to FM 155 on Monday, May 18, weather permitting.

Master Gardeners slate program on pest control

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn program is “Organic Pest Control and Integrated Pest Management in Food Crops,” scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.

Young Farmers have program on water

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. Program chairman was Ronnie Wick (right) of Fayette Water Supply Co., who gave a program about the Texas aquifers, the operations of rural water, and the importance of water conservation.

Barn fire extinguished near la Grange

Barn fire extinguished near La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

A 911 call reporting a structure on fire on Loehr Road near FM 155 just south of La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 27 around 6:15 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day set in La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette counties will host the the 2026 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day on Wednesday, May 13 at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 South Jefferson St., La Grange.Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m.

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