Vehicle pursuit ends in Fayette County

A vehicle pursuit that began in Brookshire ended with a foot pursuit in Fayette County and two 19-year-olds being arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Pesticide applicator training slated Oct. 7 in La Grange

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Friday, Oct. 7 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m. with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

Vehicle stolen in Houston area located in Fayette Co.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Tuesday, Sept. 13 around 10:36 a.m.

Great State Republicans set meeting

The Great State Republicans will have a working meeting on Monday, Sept. 26 as they address postcards to Republican women voters in Lavaca County who have not joined a Texas Federation of Republican Women club. The meeting will be held in the Fellowship Hall at St.

Money laundering, warrant arrest made during traffic stop on I-10 near Flatonia

A money laundering and warrant arrest was made by Interdiction Investigator David Smith during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about two miles east of Flatonia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 1:27 p.m.

TxDOT child passenger safety campaign under way

Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the nation, so the Texas Department of Transportation is reminding parents that one of the most important things they can do to protect children is to properly install and use a car seat.

State unemployment rate increases slightly in August

Area rates decrease or stay steady from July The Texas seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate was 4.1 percent last month, an increase of 0.1 percentage points from July 2022, according to the Texas Workforce Commission. This marks the first increase in the unemployment rate since April 2020.

State Capital Highlights

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed By Information Filed Aug.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 148 calls for service and 10 reportable incidents were investigated during the week of Sept. 10-16.