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EMS week proclaimed in Fayette County

News Staff

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation on Thursday, May 14 designating May 17-23 as Emergency Medical Services Week in Fayette County.

Food manager training course set

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Fayette County is offering a two-day professional food manager certification training course, “Food Safety: It’s Our Business,” on Monday and Tuesday, June 22-23 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fayette County Ag Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange.

Fayette Co. Republican Women to meet May 20

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Fayette County Republican Women will host Pastor Ketrich Steger on Wednesday, May 20 at the FrischAuf! Country Club in La Grange. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to all. Lunch is available for $20.

Area Sales Tax Allocations

Sales tax allocations for May total $1.4 billion

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, May 6 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.4 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 7.7 percent more than in May 2025.

Fayette Electric Cooperative safety compliance director Larry Sulak (left), journeyman lineman Justin Whited (center) and lineman apprentice Clayton Brossmann (right) demonstrate electrical safety during Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange on Monday, May 4, which was attended by area fifth-grade students. The hands-on presentation highlighted the dangers of electricity and ways students can stay safe around power lines and at home.

Ag Safety Day has hands-on electrical safety demonstration

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

APRIL 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for April.Deputy Ty Roggenkamp responded to the area of Rolling Hills Drive in La Grange for a welfare check.An intoxicated male subject was located and was placed under arrest for public intoxication.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 3-9, officers responded to 111 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 3 – Officer Whited responded to the 200th block pf St. John Road in reference to deadly conduct.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 29Barnett, Trey Joseph-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=1G<4G (2-27-26) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Disposition April 29 Korn, Michael Shane-Theft of property >=$300,000...

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety lawTop Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov.

Highway 77 in La Grange to be closed for construction

News Staff

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

The Texas Department of Transportation will start a project in La Grange to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77 from SH 71 to FM 155 on Monday, May 18, weather permitting.

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