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Search warrant executed in La Grange on April 17

Search warrant executed in La Grange on April 17

Search warrant executed in La Grange on April 17

In the process of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the La Grange area, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit received information on Monday, April 17 on possible narcotics sales at a room in the Carter Motel in La Grange, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
EMS employees recognized for years of service

EMS employees recognized for years of service

EMS employees recognized for years of service

During the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, April 13, Fayette County EMS employees Melody McCoy and Patty Nelson were recognized for the years of service to Fayette County.
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Courthouse Report

Comp iled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed March 20 Gomez, David Martinez-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (3-1-23) Filed March 28 Coble, Jake Christopher-Duty on striking fixture/highway landscape >=$200 (1-20-23) Lepez, Nicole-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.
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Sheriff’s Report

March 2023 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for March. Sgt. Ben Wilson checked on a suspicious vehicle in the turnaround on Highway 71 near Hatterman. The vehicle was found to be abandoned in the roadway and deemed a traffic hazard.

Business property tax renditions due April 17

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that Monday, April 17 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property.
Political Announcement

Political Announcement

Political Announcement

STONER FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE 3 Scott Stoner announces his candidacy for City Council Place 3 by issuing the following statement: Hello my name is Scott Stoner and I am announcing my candidacy for City Council Place 3.
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Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 50 calls for services and one reportable incident was investigated during the week of April 1-7. Included was one public intoxication arrest.
Soil testing topic for Young Farmers

Soil testing topic for Young Farmers

Soil testing topic for Young Farmers

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 28. Chairman for the meeting Arlen Berger (left) introduced Matt Arthur (right), owner of Bumper Crop, who gave a program on soil testing. The next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
By Gary Borders ~ gborders@texaspress.com

By Gary Borders ~ gborders@texaspress.com

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

House OKs $302 billion budget The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system.
Staff at the St. Mark’s Advanced Outpatient Wound Center displaying the RestorixHealth recognition certificate includes (front row, from left) Jackie Faigle, FNP-C; Stacie Schramek, RN; and (back)Jennifer Scott, RN, program director.

Staff at the St. Mark’s Advanced Outpatient Wound Center displaying the RestorixHealth recognition certificate includes (front row, from left) Jackie Faigle, FNP-C; Stacie Schramek, RN; and (back)Jennifer Scott, RN, program director.

RextorixHealth recognizes St. Mark’s Wound Center

St. Mark’s Medical Center announces that its Advanced Outpatient Wound Center is a recipient of RestorixHealth’s Clinical Distinction Award for the period ending December 2022. The biannual achievement acknowledges exceptional success in wound healing rates and safety goals. The St.