State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps state Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week.

Insurance, budget items brought before Commissioners Court

Renewal of the Fayette County employee health, dental and vision insurance for 2023-24 was approved by the Commissioners Court at its meeting on Thursday, June 22. The County will absorb the 8.7-percent cost increase.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported. Abbott vetoed three bills by Sen.

Historic Texas newspapers available online

The Texas State Library &Archives Commission (TSLAC) announces a new partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries. The TSLAC Newspaper Collection is now live and available free online.

TxDOT doing study on SH 77 improvements in La Grange

The Texas Department of Transportation is conducting a feasibility study to identify and evaluate potential improvements to Highway 77 in Fayette County to address safety concerns related to truck traffic. This study focuses on the segment of the roadway that passes through the city of La Grange.

Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine holding 2023 Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Bucee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Marriage Licenses Filing Dates: May 29-June 9 Tyler Charles Schmidt and Elizabeth Kay Corneau Jordan Peters Silva- Parker and Epephania Nupeiset Jose Manuel Quinones Rodriguez and Kandie Yessenia Rodriguez Marion Keith Lewis and Susan Ann...

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 62 calls for services and five reportable incidents were investigated during the week of June 10-16.

Traffic stop on June 18 leads to three drug arrests

Three were arrested on drug charges after DeputyAustin Moore conducted a traffic stop on Sunday, June 18 at approximately 3:50 a.m. in the La Grange area. Moore observed several criminal indicators while speaking to the occupants of the vehicle.

Deputy makes drug arrest after seeing man slumped over in vehicle at Amigos

On Wednesday June 14 at approximately 2:48 a.m., Sgt. Ryan Meagher was at Amigos Country Store in Flatonia, when he observed a male subject slumped over at the wheel of his parked vehicle, according to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Contact was made with the male subject.