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.

Undercover Narcotics Unit executes search warrant

The Fayette County Undercover Narcotics Unit investigators executed a search warrant in the 900th block of South Jefferson Street in La Grange on Thursday, Nov. 17, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. The search warrant yielded 96 ecstasy pills, packets of THC gummies and edibles, and marijuana.

Deputy Santa under way

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office is holding this year’s Deputy Santa Program through Friday, Dec. 16. Toys will be handed out to participants at three different locations on Wednesday, Dec. 21.

TDLR gives safe driving tips for Thanksgiving

During this Thanksgiving holiday, motorists are urged to slow down or move over for stopped emergency vehicles including tow trucks, police cars and fire trucks.

Great State Republicans to host two speakers

Closing a busy year, Great State Republicans will have two speakers at the Monday, Nov. 28 meeting at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Hallettsville.

State Capital Highlights

Legislators begin filing bills ahead of session Texas legislators are off to the races, filing more than 850 bills on Monday, the first day of filing season for the 88th session, which begins Jan. 10.