2 engines, 2 coal cars derail Sat. at Muldoon

The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a train derailment on Saturday, July 8 at approximately 3:45 p.m., according to a press release from the Fayette County judge’s office.

Rep. Kitzman town hall set July 12

State Rep. Stan Kitzman has scheduled a town hall meeting in El Campo on Wednesday, July 12 in the Duson Room at the El Campo Civic Center, 2350 North Mechanic St. Networking will be from 5 to 5:30 p.m. and the speaking engagement will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Voices of Veterans oral history program explained

Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to begin spotlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program and the invaluable stories of Texas veterans that it has preserved.

CPR/first aid workshop set Aug. 12 in La Grange

On Saturday, Aug. 12, the Fayette County Extension Office will host a CPR/first aid workshop which will be conducted by Kim Sodek, Public Health Nurse, TDSHS Region 6/5S. The workshop will be held at the Fayette Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104, La Grange, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed June 15 Waselenchuk, Kane D.-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (6-8-23) Walker, G. Edward-Terroristic threat of family/household (5-24-23) Estes, David Aubrey-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Senate passes tax bill as second special session begins The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 320 calls for services and four reportable incidents were investigated during the week of June 24-30. Included were one shots fired, one warrant arrest, one lost property and one theft.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed •Civil Case Related to Criminal Matter (June 14) In re: Forfeiture hearing, Guadalupe Martinez •Civil Case-Other (June 16) NewRez LLC dba Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Bernard L. Coufal, Rita M.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 73 calls for services and seven reportable incidents were investigated during the week of June 17-23.

Sheriff’s Report

May 2023 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for May. Detective Marc Bennett is working 10 different cases with CPS involving neglect and abuse of a child. Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of three stray horses in the West Point area.