July sales tax allocations total $1.03 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Thursday, July 7 he was sending send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 15.3 percent more than in July 2021.

USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports

Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Fayette/Lee County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.

State Library/Archives is FamilySearch affiliate

The Texas State Library &Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that its two public research facilities, the Lorenzo de Zavala State Archives & Library Building in Austin and the Sam Houston Regional Research Center in Liberty, have been awarded official certificates as affiliate libraries of...

FEC to hold annual meeting via video presentation

In March, when it was time to start planning this year’s annual meeting, Fayette Electric Cooperative’s board of directors was again faced with many uncertainties about the different COVID-19 variants and what that would mean for the co-op and FEC’s members by the time July came around.

Structure fire reported on Hwy. 237

Fayette County Sheriff's Office dispatchers received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at AbbieLand Antiques on Highway 237 just past the Compound on Wednesday, June 29 around 5:28 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

TPWD shares six tips on staying safe in summer heat

During the summer, Texans are heading to Texas State Parks to enjoy time outdoors. Last year, 43 state parks reported 102 heatrelated illnesses in humans and pets. Since Jan. 1, 54 heat-related incidents have already been reported, compared to 34 reported by this time last year.

Applications being taken for Bird City Texas program

Audubon Texas and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department, partners in the Bird City Texas program (BCT), are now accepting applications from communities that wish to receive Bird City Texas certification.

State Capital Highlights

Three arrested in deaths of 53 migrants Three people were arrested last week by federal authorities in connection with a human smuggling incident that left 53 migrants dead.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed June 14 Gomez-Aguilar, Romario Anibal-DWI (4-3-22) Moore, D Arious Dupri-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (4-15-22) Corona, Marco Antonio-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that officers responded to 79 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated during the week of June 25 through July 1.