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Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majority Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen. John Cornyn andAttorney General Ken Paxton.

TxDOT Yoakum Dist. seeks input on Rural TIP

News Staff
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Yoakum District invites the public to participate in an upcoming virtual public meeting regarding the 2027-2030 Rural Transportation Improvement Program (Rural TIP).
John Dodson (front), Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army, was recently presented a Quilt of Valor by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870. Dodson was not only a founding member and original officer of VVA Chapter 870 but is also a retired teacher in Schulenburg. Delivering the quilt to Dodson were VVA 870 members (back row, from left) Don Christen, Eugene Krupala, Daniel Kutac, Frank White, Gerald Smith and Andy Janda.

John Dodson (front), Vietnam veteran who served in the U.S. Army, was recently presented a Quilt of Valor by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870. Dodson was not only a founding member and original officer of VVA Chapter 870 but is also a retired teacher in Schulenburg. Delivering the quilt to Dodson were VVA 870 members (back row, from left) Don Christen, Eugene Krupala, Daniel Kutac, Frank White, Gerald Smith and Andy Janda.

VVA Chapter 870 delivers Quilt of Valor to Dodson

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Blinn sets info sessions on paralegal/legal program

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Blinn College District will host three information sessions in April for prospective students interested in enrolling in its Paralegal and Legal Studies Program and pursuing a career in the legal field.The sessions will be held via Zoom on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.
Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

Commissioners sign proclamation for Fair Housing Month

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation declaring April as Fair Housing Month in Fayette County on Thursday, March 26.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 29 to April 4, officers responded to 84 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •March 29 – Officer Svatek responded to the 400th block of Wolf Street in reference to a disturbance.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled March 18Kelly, Micheal Kevin-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.
April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

April declared as Child Abuse Prevention Month in county

News Staff
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
A proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month was signed by the Fayette County Commissioners Court at the regular meeting on Thursday, March 26. Cindy Chester (back left) of Youth & Family Services was on hand to accept the proclamation.
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Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
Border wall through Big Bend apparently on hold After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.
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