National Hospital Week being observed May 7-13

In observance of National Hospital Week, May 7-13, the following statement was issued by Mark Kimball, CEO/president of St.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Clock ticking on moving bills The clock is ticking on getting bills out of the House and to the Texas Senate, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week in a story in the Austin American-Statesman.

SPD makes drug arrest after traffic stop

At approximately 2:28 a.m. on Sunday, May 7, Schulenburg Police Department officers conducted a traffic stop in the 100 block of North Kessler Avenue (Highway 77) on a black Chevrolet Silverado. After speaking with the occupants, consent to search the vehicle was granted.

Police Report

Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 75 calls for services and eight reportable incidents were investigated during the week of April 22-28.

St. Mark’s rural hospital status officially approved

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange announced last week that it officially received federal approval for Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation in a letter from the Medicare Administrative Contractor dated Wednesday, April 12. The designation is part of the St.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual perstudent base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase.

Raised gardening topic for Young Farmers

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 25 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. Chairman for the meeting was Janis Muehr (left) who introduced Debbie Hopper (middle) and Mark Hopper (right).

Kocurek Farms gets land steward award from TPWD

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces its 2023 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners, slated for recognition Thursday, May 25 at the 27th annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards banquet.

Early voting totals for city, school elections in Fayette County

Early voting took place April 24-28 and May 1-2 for five local political subdivision elections in Fayette County.

Political Announcement

WICK FOR CITY COUNCIL PLACE 2 Frank Wick III announces for City Council Place 2 by giving the following statement: My name is Frank Wick III and I am running for City Council Place 2. I am asking for your support and vote on May 6.