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Numerous dru gs and a weapon were confiscated after a traffic stop on Highway 71 near Plum by Deputy Austin Moore.

Numerous dru gs and a weapon were confiscated after a traffic stop on Highway 71 near Plum by Deputy Austin Moore.

Driver caught speeding on Hwy. 71 near Plum arrested

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
A San Antonio man was arrested on multiple charges after he was caught speeding by Deputy Austin Moore on Highway 71 near Plum on Tuesday, March 21 around 1:20 a.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Second Chance gives to EMS Foundation to purchase drone

Second Chance gives to EMS Foundation to purchase drone

Second Chance gives to EMS Foundation to purchase drone

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Second Chance Emporium (SCE) recently donated $6,952.95 to the Fayette County EMS (FCEMS) Foundation. A drone will be purchased with the monies donated and will be used by the volunteer fire departments in Fayette County to search for heat/fire and to help locate lost individuals.
National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclaimed

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclaimed

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week proclaimed

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation designating April 9-15 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in Fayette County. Four of the nine Fayette County dispatchers were able to be present at the meeting to accept the proclamation.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Senate passes tax cut package The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools. As reported by the Texas Tribune, the three separate bills require the state to send at least $5.

Rodriguez to speak to Great State Republicans

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Great State Republicans will meet Monday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Hallettsville (enter on Market Street). Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Sheena Rodriguez.
A $12,000 ch eck was presented by Second Chance Emporium to the Smithville Workforce Training Center for classes and training in Fayette County. Shown are (from left) Steph Smith, SWTC sustainability and county program director; Marjess Tovar, RN, county coordinator for Fayette County; Janice Bruno, county coordinator for Fayette County; and Gayle Schielack, Second Chance Emporium store director.

A $12,000 ch eck was presented by Second Chance Emporium to the Smithville Workforce Training Center for classes and training in Fayette County. Shown are (from left) Steph Smith, SWTC sustainability and county program director; Marjess Tovar, RN, county coordinator for Fayette County; Janice Bruno, county coordinator for Fayette County; and Gayle Schielack, Second Chance Emporium store director.

2nd Chance gives to workforce training center

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Second Chance Emporium recently donated $12,000 to the Smithville Workforce Training Center (SWTC).

Turkeys harvested in some counties must be reported

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
As the Texas spring turkey season rapidly approaches, the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters that all counties with a one-bird bag limit have mandatory harvest reporting requirements.
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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Dispositions March 1 Bigham, Broc Andrew-Tampering/ fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair (4-2-17). Motion to adjudicate denied; continued on probation. Mays, Eric D.-Unlawful possession of firearm by felon (3-26-19).
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Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded 73 calls for services and three reportable incidents were investigated during the week of March 11-17. Included were one DWI arrest, one accident, and one possession of controlled substance arrest.
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