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.

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.