Sheriff’s Report

JANUARY 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for January.Sgt. Ron Naumann responded to an ATV accident near Fayetteville. One male was transported to a hospital with minor injuries. Sgt. Naumann also responded to an RV fire near Ledbetter.

Applications for ballot by mail due Feb. 20

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that mail ballot applications for the March 3 Primary must be received by early voting clerks on or before Friday, Feb. 20.“In Texas, not everyone can vote by mail,” said Secretary Nelson. “If you do qualify, mail-in ballots are not automatic.

On The Mar. 3 ballots

The following shows the order of the March 3 ballots for both the Republican and Democratic primaries in Fayette County (the official ballot will also include Spanish). “Vote for None or One” appears below each office up for election on the ballot.

LWV releases nonpartisan Primary Voters Guide

Ahead of the 2026 Primary Election, the League of Women Voters of Texas has released its nonpartisan 2026 Primary Election Voters Guide, available online at VOTE411.org and at LWVTexas.org.

Alert from FEC: verify utility crews before allowing access to property

Fayette Electric Cooperative is reminding members to remain vigilant after a recent report of suspicious individuals performing tree trimming near power lines without proper identification.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan. 23Spillers, Bill Boyd Jr.-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (12-17-25) Roberts, John-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (9-20-25) Singh, Sanjay-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (11 21-25)Filed Jan.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins Feb. 17 Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27.Afull slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.

Feb. 20 deadline to file for ESC Region 13 board

The filing period for two vacancies on the Education Service Center Region 13 board of directors is Thursday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 20.Candidates can file on a boardapproved form, in person or by mail, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FCRW to have program on AI security

Fayette County Republican Women will host Brendan Steinhauser of The Alliance for Secure AI at the general meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pesticide applicator training set March 6

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Friday March 6 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.