STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

At least 11 dead in state after winter stormAt least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported. Among those killed were three young brothers who fell through ice on a private pond near Bonham.

Proclamation presented for Black History Month

A proclamation was signed at the Schulenburg City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 recognizing February as Black History Month. On hand for the presentation were: (front, from left) Sha-Ron Heslep, Ja Stafford, Mayor Connie Koopmann, the Rev.

Red Door Day proclaimed

A proclamation designating Red Door Day in Schulenburg was signed at the Schulenburg City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 2.

Greenhouse fire extinguished

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on FM 955 near Biegel Road was received by Fayette County dispatchers on Sunday, Feb. 1 around 8:37 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

FSB earns 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial

Fayette Savings Bank, La Grange, is proud to announce that it is starting 2026 with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier bank rating firm.

Night blooming & scent gardens program slated

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn educational program is “Night Blooming and Scent Gardens,” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be Carol Daniels, Master Gardener.

Citation issued for burn ban violation

A 911 call reporting smoke in the area of FM 2237 at Anchor Ranch Loop was received by Fayette County dispatchers on Thursday, Jan. 29 around 1:49 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, officers responded to 63 calls for services and 11 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan. 25 – Officer Powe responded to the 300th block of Black Street in reference to information.•Jan.

Deputy makes two arrests in traffic stop on Hwy. 290

Two arrests were made following a traffic stop by Deputy Josh Jones on Highway 290 on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 6:42 p.m., Deputy Jones stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 290 westbound near Carmine for a traffic violation.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled Jan.