Emancipation Day proclaimed in Fayette County

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation designating June 19 as Emancipation Day in Fayette County. The proclamation states that “the Commissioners Court of Fayette County recognizes the great contributions that its African-American citizens have made to Fayette County.

Fire chiefs from county's 10 departments attend meeting

The fire chiefs of the 10 different departments in Fayette County met in La Grange on Tuesday, May 16. The meeting was organized by Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann and Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Angela Hahn.

Sheriff’s Report

April 2023 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for the April. Sgt. Angela Lala filed charges on a sex offender who failed to register a change of address within seven days of moving. Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of a burglary in the Warrenton area.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 95 calls for services and five reportable incidents were investigated during the week of May 13-19. Included were one criminal mischief, one assault, one warrant arrest, one counterfeit bill and one theft. •May 14 – Sgt.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed May 2 Perez, Benjamin Buhmann Tenorio Criminal trespass (3-25-23) Williams, Damarkus Maleik-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Sales tax holidays for water & energy efficient items set

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and Energy Star sales tax holidays.

Ammannsville ranch to receive Texas’ highest conservation award

Mark and Cheryl Brown have been awarded the state’s highest honor for private land conservation, Leopold Conservation Award, to be presented at the Lone Star Land Steward awards banquet on Thursday, May 25 in Austin.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Reminder about having emergency plan

The Fayette County Emergency Management coordinator reminds the public that hurricane season is just around the corner, and while Fayette County generally isn’t in the bull’s eye, it’s always good to have a plan in place for disasters. The most common disaster in Texas is flooding.

Great State Republicans set meeting

Texas Federation of Republican Women president Kit Whitehill will be a special guest at the Great State Republicans meeting on Monday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Hallettsville.