Spring coyote control contest to begin Jan. 6

The Fayette County spring coyote control program will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and conclude at noon on Thursday, April 30.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County.

Voting encouraged by county semiquincentennial chair

Editor’s note: The following, “Casting Your Vote Celebrates America,” is from Larry C. Jackson, chair of the Fayette County Semiquincentennial Commission.“As America celebrates its 250th birthday, it is most fitting that 2026 is also an election year.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Week of Dec. 29 - Jan. 2Five big moves from the Lege in 2025The Texas Legislature made a host of major decisions in 2025, as The Dallas Morning News reported.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Week of Dec. 22 - 26ERCOT: Little chance of blackouts this winterWinter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Dec. 9Lopez, Juan Gabriel-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (12-6-25) Saucedo, Francisco Javier-Enticing a child (10-12-25) Benavides, Amy Elizabeth-Possession of dangerous drug (11-1-25) Filed Dec.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the period of Dec. 11-23, officers responded to 75 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Dec. 11 – Officer Powe responded to the 1000th block of North U.S. Highway 77 in reference to reckless damage.

Spring feral hog contest to get under way Jan. 6

The Fayette County spring feral hog contest will begin on Tuesday, Jan. 6 and conclude at noon on Thursday, April 30.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to control feral hogs in Fayette County.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled Dec.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Crockett, Talarico to face off in Democratic primary U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock.

Santa visits Tenth Frame bowling alley

Santa made a special stop at Tenth Frame bowling alley during league night on Thursday, Dec. 4, bringing surprise and excitement to everyone on the lanes.