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HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.

Sticker garners 11 awards in two press assn. contests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Two regional press associations held their joint annual conventions April 16-18 in Port Lavaca. Each invited members to enter work from 2025 in “better newspaper” contests prior to the event and the Sticker brought home a total of 11 awards.
Commemorating the new collaboration between Prairie View A&M University Extension Office and Fayette County are: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) Extension Agent Ronnie McDonald, and Assistant Program Leader Natriez Peterson. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Commemorating the new collaboration between Prairie View A&M University Extension Office and Fayette County are: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) Extension Agent Ronnie McDonald, and Assistant Program Leader Natriez Peterson. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Fayette County added to Prairie View A&M community, economic development program

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
At its meeting last Thursday, the Fayette County Commissioners Court heard about the extension program specializing in community and economic development at Prairie View A&M University Extension which is being extended to Fayette County.

TWC announces launch of TexasInternNetwork.com

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announced the launch of the new and improved Texas-InternNetwork.com. This free, modernized platform is Texas’ one-stop shop for internships.

Fayette Prairie Chapter gets Land Steward Award

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) has announced the 2026 Lone Star Land Steward Award eco-region winners including one from Fayette County.The Lone Star Land Steward Award recognizes private landowners in Texas for their exemplary contributions to land, water and wildlife stewardship.

Veterans Commission launches Hazelwood Mobile App

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) has launched a new Hazlewood Mobile App, a digital tool designed for participating veterans and students to more easily navigate and track their HazlewoodAct education benefits.

Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday slated

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.

Clouser to give program to Great State Republicans

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
The Great State Republicans will gather on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Hallettsville. The featured speaker will be Yvonne Clouser, grassroots activist and longtime Republican leader in Bexar County.A native Texan and a retired U.S.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled March 31Dodd, Henry Paul-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (1-3-26) Filed April 1Berger, Peyton-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (2-9-26) Gladney, Darius Ja-Won-Possession of marijuana <2...
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