Columbus hospital named to Chartis Center’s top 100

Columbus Community Hospital has been named a top 100 rural and community hospital by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. This is the fifth year in a row the hospital has received this national recognition.

Metal structure burns near Round Top

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on Klaus Road near FM 1457 southeast of Round Top was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday, April 8 around 1:20 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Courthouse Report

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Political Announcement

BEHLEN FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE 3 Douglas Behlen announces his candidacy for City Council, Place 3, by giving the following statement: My name is Douglas Behlen and I am announcing my candidacy for Schulenburg City Council, Place 3 in the upcoming municipal election.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 86 calls for services and four reportable incidents were investigated during the week of March 25-31.

FCAD has updated property tax information

New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by the Fayette County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.

Government representatives told about St. Mark's situation

Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller and La Grange Mayor Jan Dockery hosted a meeting last week with Andrew Ross, a representative of U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, and Jeff Williford and Jill Wyman, regional representatives for U.S. Sen.John Cornyn.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Texas leads nation in jobs added The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

Bicycle stopped for traffic violation, drug arrest made

On Tuesday, April 4 at approximately 12:06 a.m., Sgt. Ryan Meagher conducted a traffic stop on a bicycle for a traffic violation in the La Grange area, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. During contact with the subject, probable cause was established and a search was conducted.

CASA gives reminders for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help end child abuse and neglect, through supporting children and their families.