State Capital Highlights

Early voting begins Oct. 24 Early voting in the Nov. 8 general election begins Oct. 24 and runs through Nov. 4. Applications for voting by mail must be received by Oct. 28, according to the secretary of state’s office.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed •Civil Case Related to Criminal Matter (Sept. 29) In re: Forfeiture hearing, Rolando Jr. Guerra aka Rolando Guerra Jr. and Sylvia Gonzalez Salinas •Civil Cases-Other (Sept. 28-Oct. 7) FC Marketplace, LLC vs. R S Behrens Inc.

Sheriff's Report

September 2022 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for September. Detective Marc Bennett is actively investigating several cases of sexual assault involving a child and multiple child abuse cases.

Police Report

Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 111 calls for service and 10 reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Oct. 8-14.

Vehicle, foot pursuit end in arrest of Bastrop man

Fayette County narcotics investigators made an arrest after attempting to stop a white 2003 Chevrolet SUV for a traffic violation in the Cedar Creek subdivision on Hrbacek street in the north part of La Grange on Wednesday, Oct. 5 around 12:15 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

League of Women Voters offering voting guide

In advance of the 2022 General Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas has published its interactive version of the trusted, nonpartisan Voters Guide at VOTE411.org. VOTE411.org makes it easy for voters to compare candidates and find other voting information.

Warning about fentanyl coincides with Halloween

This Halloween, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) are teaming up with Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program to spread awareness on the fentanyl epidemic spreading across the state.

Great State Republicans to meet Oct. 24 in Hallettsville

Great State Republicans will meet this month on Monday, Oct. 24 instead of the last Monday so members can participate in Trick or Treat on the Square with the Lavaca County Republican Party.

Suspicious vehicle call in Ellinger leads to arrest

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Saturday, Oct. 8, in the early morning hours, Deputy Jared Michalec and Sgt. Ryan Meagher responded to a suspicious vehicle call in Ellinger.

Texas Tuition Promise Fund enrollment under way

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund , the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, began Sept. 1 and runs through Feb. 28, 2023.