Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed July 24 Bueker, Emily Rose-Theft of property >=$750<$2,500 (3-14-23) Filed July 26 Gibbens, Robert Osborne-DWI (11 28-22) Whiting, Godfrey Roosevelt II-Unlawfully carrying weapon (5-19-23) Rollins, Chestin...

August sales tax allocations total $1.2 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 2.8 percent more than in August 2022.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 64 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Aug. 6-12.

Young Farmers hay show entry deadline is Aug. 12

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 56th annual Hay Show on Wednesday, Aug. 30 and Thursday, Aug. 31 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange. Judging will take place at 1 p.m. onAug. 30 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. The hay sale will begin at 8 p.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 90 calls for services and 11 reportable incidents were investigated during the week of July 29 through Aug. 4.

Ballot order drawn for proposed amendments

The ballot order for 14 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution was drawn by Deputy Secretary of State Joe Esparza on Friday,Aug. 4. Texans will vote on these amendments as a part of the Nov. 7 Election.

New landowner program to cover bees and trees

The next meeting in the 2023 multi-county new landowner series will take place on Friday, Aug. 18 at Immaculate Conception German Catholic Church Parish Hall, 15994 TX-159, Industry.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed July 20 Kulhanek, Jacob Austin-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 >=1G<4G (9-24-22) Segura, Samuel-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=4G<200G (5-21-23) Araujo-Gonzalez,...

Great Texas Read youth, adult selections announced

The Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library &Archives Commission has announced its Texas Great Read titles for 2023.