Brief struggle occurs during arrest by deputies on Hwy. 71

A Katy man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop on Saturday, Feb. 25 on Highway 71 west of La Grange, according Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at 1:45 a.m.

Traffic stop on Highway 71 leads to Austin man's arrest

AnAustinmanwas arrested on weapons and drug charges following a traffic stop on Highway 71 west of La Grange on Wednesday, Feb. 22, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that around 1 a.m., Sgt.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Street takeover spurs governor’s action Gov. Greg Abbott has created a statewide task force after several “street takeovers” recently took place in Austin in which motorists obstructed intersections, shot off fireworks and drove recklessly.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott lays out seven top priorities Gov. Greg Abbott, in a State of the State address last Thursday, outlined his seven top priorities for the ongoing legislative session before an invitation-only audience at a manufacturing facility in San Marcos, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Courthouse Report

Com piled By Stic ker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed By Information Filed Feb.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 89 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Feb. 11-17. Included were one outstanding warrant, one fraudulent charges on debit card, one reckless damage and one city code violation.

Multi-county new landowner series for 2023 to begin Feb. 17 in Brenham

The first meeting for 2023 in the multi-county new landowner series will take place on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Washington County Expo Sales Facility located at 1305 East Blue Bell Road in Brenham.

Sheriff’s Report

January 2023 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for January. Detective Marc Bennett is working nine CPS cases involving crimes against children which occurred in Fayette County. Bennett also took a report of a stolen vehicle from a gas station near La Grange.

February sales tax allocations total $1.3 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Feb. 8 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for February, 9.3 percent more than in February 2022.

Courthouse Report

Comp iled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Marriage Certificates Issued Jan. 23-Feb. 3 Ronald Eugene Hunt and Lawrece Monique Betts Brandon Deion Williams and Nickieta Marie Trejo Carlo Ferrari and Maria Elena Guijarro Galvez Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Jan.