Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 100 calls for service and seven reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Jan. 7-13.

Texas FCIC recovers 396 credit credit card skimmers in 2022

In its first year, the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) prevented $48,493,324 in monetary losses due to fraud in Texas and recovered 396 credit card skimmers.

Courthouse Report

Compile d By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Civil Court Cases Disposed Dec. 21 •Contract-Consumer/ Commercial/Debt AAA Well Service, LLC vs. Mascot Oil Company-Case non-suited*. Disposed Dec.

Narcotics Unit helps solve theft case in La Grange

On Tuesday, Jan. 3, the Fayette County Narcotics Unit, with the aid of Investigator David Smith, assisted the La Grange Police Department in solving a theft case from a business in La Grange, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Coyote control contest being held thru April 28

The Fayette County spring coyote control program got under way on Jan. 2 and will continue through April 28. The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County.

Spring feral hog contest under way thru April 28

The Fayette County spring feral hog contest began on Monday, Jan. 2 and will continue through Friday, April 28. The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity control feral hogs in Fayette County.

St. Mark's gets ‘A’ safety grade from Leapfrog Group

St. Mark’s Medical Center in La Grange has received an “A” Hospital Safety GradeSM from The Leapfrog Group. This national distinction celebrates St. Mark’s achievements in protecting hospital patients from preventable harm and errors, and it reflects St.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 99 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Dec. 31 through Jan.

Master Gardener intern class to begin Jan. 19

Applications are now being taken for the 2023 Bluebonnet Master Gardener intern class which will be held in La Grange. The deadline for signing up is Thursday, Jan. 19. Fee is $200 per participant, which will cover the cost of materials and defray speaker expenses.

State Capital Highlights

What to expect in legislative session The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.