LWV releases nonpartisan Primary Voters Guide

Ahead of the 2026 Primary Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas has released its nonpartisan 2026 Primary Election Voters Guide, available online at VOTE411.org and at LWVTexas.org.

Alert from FEC: verify utility crews before allowing access to property

Fayette Electric Cooperative is reminding members to remain vigilant after a recent report of suspicious individuals performing tree trimming near power lines without proper identification.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan. 23Spillers, Bill Boyd Jr.-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (12-17-25) Roberts, John-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (9-20-25) Singh, Sanjay-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (11 21-25)Filed Jan.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins Feb. 17 Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27.Afull slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.

Feb. 20 deadline to file for ESC Region 13 board

The filing period for two vacancies on the Education Service Center Region 13 board of directors is Thursday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 20.Candidates can file on a boardapproved form, in person or by mail, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FCRW to have program on AI security

Fayette County Republican Women will host Brendan Steinhauser of The Alliance for Secure AI at the general meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pesticide applicator training set March 6

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Friday March 6 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

Money laundering arrest made on I-10

A San Benito man was arrested on two charges following a traffic stop by Deputy Cody Williams on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 9:19 p.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Feb. 1-7, officers responded to 52 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Feb. 3 – Officer Whited responded to the 1300th block of Summit Street in reference to silent or abusive 911 calls.

Funds available for grassland restoration in Central TX

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the Oaks & Prairies Joint Venture, Quail Forever and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, is now accepting applications for the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP).