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,...

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

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.

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.

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.