CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee counties info coincides with Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to honor and recognize the accomplishments and history of Black Americans.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Feb. 8-13, officers responded to 64 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated as follows:•Feb. 8 – Officer Powe responded to the 200th block of College Street in reference to a civil matter.

Semiquincentennial chair for Fayette Co. comments on Washington's birthday

Editor's note: Larry Jackson, chair of the Fayette County Semiquincentennial Commission, submits the following, “Whatever You Call the Holiday, Be Glad for George Washington.”“I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday on Monday, Feb. 16. It’s always nice to have a day off from work.

Search warrant executed in La Grange results in arrest

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, along with deputies and La Grange Police Department officers, executed a search warrant for a residence on North Jackson in La Grange on Friday morning, Feb. 13, accord-ing to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Early voting in Primary continues thru Feb. 27

Early voting by personal appearance in the March 3 Primary Election is under way through Friday, Feb. 27. In Fayette County, early voting takes place at the Elections Office Early Voting Room, 275 S. Ellinger Road, La Grange.The schedule is as follows: •Tuesday, Feb. 17 thru Friday, Feb. 20 – 8 a.m.

SBA offering low-interest disaster loans due to drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 4, 2025.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Dispositions Feb. 4 Leban, Delmar Evans-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 <1G (12-17-20). Convicted. Rougeou, Jared Dane-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 <1G (8-9-20).

Sheriff’s Report

JANUARY 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for January.Sgt. Ron Naumann responded to an ATV accident near Fayetteville. One male was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Sgt. Naumann also responded to an RV fire near Ledbetter.

Applications for ballot by mail due Feb. 20

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that mail ballot applications for the March 3 Primary must be received by early voting clerks on or before Friday, Feb. 20.“In Texas, not everyone can vote by mail,” said Secretary Nelson. “If you do qualify, mail-in ballots are not automatic.

On The Mar. 3 ballots

The following shows the order of the March 3 ballots for both the Republican and Democratic primaries in Fayette County (the official ballot will also include Spanish). “Vote for None or One” appears below each office up for election on the ballot.