State Capital Highlights

Retiring senator named Secretary of State Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end.

4-session ‘Field to Fork’ series offered in 2023

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department will present an educational series entitled “Field to Fork” that has been developed and designed to enhance a person's experience from the outdoors to the table.

Lady Horn volleyball team honored by City Council

The 2022 Lady Horn volleyball team members accept a proclamation, along with flowers, at Monday night’s Schulenburg City Council meeting. They were honored for their performance during this past season, when they won the District 27-2A championship and reached the Class 2A state semifinals.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Nov. 14 VonMinden, Jason Criss-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (8-28-22) Manson, Howard Benjamin-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (7- 14-22) Filed Nov. 16 Thomsen, Jackie Lynn-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 95 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Nov. 26 through Dec. 2. Included were one possession of controlled substance arrest and one theft. •Nov. 29 – Sgt.

State Capital Highlights

Patrick lays out legislative priorities Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick outlined his goals for the upcoming legislative session, calling them “general concepts,” according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Nov. 9 Shepert, Arthur La Neil Jr.-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=4G<200G (7-4-22) Adult Felony Cases Filed Nov.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 67 calls for service and one reportable incident was investigated during the week of Nov. 19-25. Included was one disturbance. •Nov. 21 – Officer Kalina responded to Dairy Queen on a disturbance.

State Capital Highlights

Changes urged in funding community colleges A report submitted to state leaders ahead of the 88th legislative session’s opening in January urges lawmakers to develop “an innovative new model” to fund community colleges.

Sheriff gives mental health reminders for holidays

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek would like to remind everyone that help is available for those dealing with the “holiday blues.