Commissioners Court proclaims Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week in Fayette County

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved a proclamation recognizing the week of Sept. 17-23 as Constitution Week. Sept. 17, 2022 marks the 235th anniversary of the framing of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention.

State Capital Highlights

Poll: Most Texas teachers consider quitting More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed Aug. 23 Cason, James Michael Walter-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (1-15-22) Drummond, James Otis-Possession of marijuana <=2 oz. in drug-free zone (5-20-22) Ward, David Wayne Jr.

Sheriff's Report

August 2022 Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for August.  Detective Marc Bennett is working with CPS in reference to multiple child neglect cases. Bennett is also investigating a credit card abuse case involving an elderly victim.  Sgt.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 170 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Sept. 3-9. Included  were one counterfeit bills, and one family violence call. •Sept.

State Capital Highlights

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed Aug.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 71 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Aug. 27 through Sept. 2. Included  were one warning for speeding and two  possession of controlled substance arrests. •Aug.

Safety tips for motorists, pedestrians, bikers

Following traffic laws and staying focused can prevent unthinkable tragedy on the road, yet in Texas, pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities continue to rise. In 2021 in Texas, 841 people died in pedestrian-related traffic crashes, an increase of 15 percent from 2020.

TxDOT $85 billion, 10-year transportation plan adopted

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced the adoption of the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) 2023 Unified Transportation Program (UTP), advancing a record $85 billion, 10-year statewide roadway construction plan.