Program on estates, wills & trusts set at Weimar library

A free program providing legal information will be held at the Weimar Public Library on Tuesday, March 17 at 6 p.m., with snacks and drinks provided.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting ends Feb. 27Early voting in the March 3 primary ends on Friday, Feb. 27,. Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas has 18.7 million registered voters for the primary.

Stolen vehicle pursuit ends in Fayette County

The pursuit of a vehicle stolen out of Austin ended in Fayette County on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.The vehicle entered Fayette County from Bastrop County on Highway 71.Fayette County investigators and patrol deputies responded to assist with the pursuit.

How to vote curbside in Fayette County

Curbside voting is available in phone number is used and then Fayette County for voters physically unable to enter the polling place without assistance or the likelihood of injury.Curbside voting is offered at each polling location that is open, whether for early voting or on election day.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 40 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary Chaplain Linda Dieringer read the prayer.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Feb. 15-21, officers responded to 64 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Feb. 16 – Officer Powe responded to the 1100th block of HerderAvenue in reference to lost/ found property.

Registered voters in TX total 18,657,918

Coinciding with the start of early voting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced Texas has 18,657,918 registered voters for the March 3 Primary Election.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Feb. 3Isaias, Jose Duarte-DWI 2nd (1-31-26) Johnson, Patrick Jacord Jamal-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (11-6-25) Leonard, Xavier Ray-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (11-4-25) Filed Feb.

February sales tax allocations total $1.5 billion

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced onWednesday, Feb. 11 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.5 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 2.5 percent more than in February 2025.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Paxton, Crockett leading in primary pollsRepublican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S.