Vehicle fire reported April 15 on I-10 near Flatonia

A 911 call reporting a vehicle fire on I-10 westbound near the 661 mile marker near Flatonia was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, April 15 at 3:08 p.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Cow/Calf Clinic & Trade Show set in La Grange

Fayette County continues to be a top performer in the state in beef cattle production, year in and year out, according to Scott Willey, Fayette County Extension agent.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 91 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated during the week of April 8-14. Included were one theft, one assault, one criminal trespass arrest, one warrant arrest and one theft of property.

Political Announcement

Connie Koopmann announces her candidacy for mayor of the City of Schulenburg by giving the following statement: To the citizens of Schulenburg. My name is Connie Koopmann and I am announcing my candidacy for mayor of Schulenburg.

State Capital Highlights

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American- Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases.

April sales tax allocations total $977.2 million

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, April 12 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $977.2 million in local sales tax allocations for April, 12.8 percent more than in April 2022.

CARTS offers free rides for Earth Day, April 21

The Capital Area Rural Transportation System will celebrate Earth Day 2023 by offering free rides on all CARTS services on Friday, April 21. CARTS provides transportation for the non-urbanized areas of Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Travis and Williamson counties.

La Grange man arrested on multiple drug charges

A La Grange man was arrested on multiple drug charges on Monday, April 10 by Deputy Seth Nagel, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 9:14 p.m.

Emergency supplies sales tax holiday set April 22-24

With the arrival of severe weather season, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 24.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 5 Medina, Emilio Guillermo-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 >=1G<4G (11-12-21) (offense date is in parenthesis) 155th District Court Disposition March 30 Campos,...