Banks wins AQHA Select All-Around Amateur title

AQHA Select all-around amateur contenders competed in a variety of events aboard their American Quarter Horses throughout the AQHA Select World Championship Show, presented by Adequan (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan).

December sales tax allocations total $1.1 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Dec. 7 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 12.4 percent more than in December 2021.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of Dec. 9, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter stood at 1,343 – 636 dogs and 707 cats in need. As of Dec.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed •Divorces (Nov. 21-Nov. 30) Holly Poncio and Philip Poncio Janice K. Hogsed and Roy Verlin Hogsed Thais T. Gerik and Rodney James Gerik •Tax Case (Dec. 1) Fayette CAD vs.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 96 calls for service and 11 reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Dec. 3-9.

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.