Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 85 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Jan. 14-20.

First responders work wrecks in dense fog

Fayette County first responders had an active morning on Tuesday, Jan. 17, with the heavy fog causing accidents and roadway closures, according to a press release issued by the Fayette County Judge's office.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Dispositions Jan. 4 Moore, Donnie Ray-Aggravated assault with deadly weapon (2-23-19). Motion to adjudicate denied; continued on probation. Colon, Kendra Brittany-Tampering/ fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair (11-22-19).

State Capital Highlights

Border security, tax relief and raises top list For the Texas House and Senate, there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. Leaders say the focus will be on property tax relief, border security and employee raises.

Kolkhorst on five committees

Lt. Gov, Dan Patrick announced committee assignments for the 88th Legislature and has again entrusted Sen. Lois W.

Courthouse Report

Compil ed By Stic ker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Jan. 4 Crawford, Ya Monie Zamone-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (12-5-22) Smith, Miyah Gayle-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (10-21-22) Filed Jan.

Sales tax allocations for Jan. total $1.07 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Jan. 11 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for January, 7.6 percent more than in January 2022.

Demolition starts on homes impacted by Harvey

Fayette County residents living along Country Club Drive and River Drive near the Colorado River just south of La Grange got a belated Christmas gift last week. Demolition on two of the homes impacted by Hurricane Harvey began, with three more pieces of property scheduled for closings this week.

Narcotics Unit assists LGPD with theft investigation

The Fayette County Narcotics Unit assisted the La Grange Police Department with a theft investigation on Tuesday, Jan. 10, and as a result, a suspect was identified, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

‘Field to Fork’ sessions set in La Grange, Bellville

Due to clientele demand, this year's Texas Parks & Wildlife and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service educational series entitled “Field to Fork” has been rescheduled and revamped.