Copper wire theft reported

On Tuesday, March 17, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department posted on social media that it is investigating a major copper theft. It occurred just off of Highway 71 westbound near Kirtley Road on Saturday night, March 14 between 11 p.m. and midnight.

Free dental care to be offered here Mar. 27-28

The Smithville Community Clinic Health on Wheels (HoW) dental van will visit Schulenburg on March 27–28 bringing free dental services to uninsured adult (18+) residents in the community. The mobile dental clinic will be located at Wolters Park, with appointments available each day from 8 a.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 15-21, officers responded to 85 calls for service and one reportable incident was investigated as follows: •Saturday, March 21 – Officer Whited responded to the 200th block of St.

Republican convention set Mar. 28

The Fayette County Republican Party will conduct all precinct conventions and the county convention on Saturday, March 28 starting at 9 am at the Texas A&M Agrilife Building located at 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Lunch will be provided. The public is invited to attend.

Fayette County Cow/Calf Clinic & Trade Show set

Fayette County beef cattle production ranks in the top three in cow/calf production in the state.

Lavaca River clean-up set March 28 in Hallettsville

The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Lavaca River clean-up on Saturday, March 28 in downtown Hallettsville.Volunteers will meet at a.m.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled March 5Hollingshead, Shauna Melaine-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (12-27-25) Filed March 9Loper, Matthew Vincent-DWI (1-15-26) Filed March 13Lewis, Desmond Ray-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (1-24-26) Ring,...

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Islamic schools admitted to voucher program after suit Four Islamic schools have been admitted to the Texas voucher program after a federal judge ordered the state to invite the schools to apply, the Houston Chronicle reported.

March sales tax allocations issued

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, March 11 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 2.1 percent more than in March 2025.

Commissioners designate April as Autism Acceptance Month

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation at its meeting on Thursday, March 12 designating April as Autism Acceptance Month. Turtle Wing Executive Director Destiny Siptak (standing, right) was on hand to accept the proclamation.