Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, officers responded to 63 calls for services and 11 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan. 25 – Officer Powe responded to the 300th block of Black Street in reference to information.•Jan.

Deputy makes two arrests in traffic stop on Hwy. 290

Two arrests were made following a traffic stop by Deputy Josh Jones on Highway 290 on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 6:42 p.m., Deputy Jones stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 290 westbound near Carmine for a traffic violation.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled Jan.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Power grid holds up during wintry blastThe electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meeting Jan. 6

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 35 Legion and eight Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the prayer.

Mailing of voter registration certificates delayed

The Fayette County Elections Department, along with counties across the state, are diligently working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to mail out renewal voter registration certificates for 2026-27.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 18-22, officers responded to 42 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan. 19 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop in the 20th block of North Kessler Avenue.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Deadline to register for March primary nearsThe last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the deadline for applying for a mail ballot.

Courthouse Report

155TH DISTRICT COURT Civil Court Cases Filed•Civil Case-Other (Dec. 31) In the interest of Carter Marburger, adult adoption •Contract-Consumer/ Commercial/Debt (Dec. 31) Capital One, N.a., Successor By Merger To Discover Bank vs. Peggy Boyd Midland Credit Management Inc. vs.