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FCSO deputies respond to disturbance, make arrest

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

A drug arrest was made after deputies responded to a disturbance on Tuesday, Nov. 18 around 11:25 a.m. on Highway 77 near Rabbs Prairie Road north of La Grange, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Monday, November 24, 2025

Supreme Court blocks lower court redistricting ruling The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday blocked a lower court ruling that threw out the state’s new congressional map, allowing the new districts to stay in place, at least for now.

LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $13,219 grant to Carmine VFD

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

The Carmine Volunteer Fire Department soon will replace its inoperable generator with a new upgraded model to help the fire station remain operational even during power outages, thanks to a $13,219 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.

Eight new volunteers for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties were sworn in on Nov. 18 in Bastrop. Shown are (from left) new CASA volunteers Jim Barringer of Bastrop, Judit Castillo of Elgin, Bill Laubenberg of Elgin and Morgan Heine of Elgin; Benton Eskew, county court at law judge in Bastrop County who performed the swearing-in; and new volunteers Gage Counts of Bastrop, Alma Villareal of Flatonia, Johana Cardenas of Bastrop and Howard Griffith of Bastrop.

CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties welcomes new volunteers

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

Eight new CASA volunteers were sworn in on Tuesday Nov. 18 at the Bastrop County Courthouse by Benton Eskew, county court at law judge in Bastrop County.

Christmas Parties

Fayette County Republican Party

Monday, November 24, 2025

The public is invited to the Fayette County Republican Party meeting and Christmas party on Monday, Dec. 1 at the Ellinger C of C Hall, 104 West Colorado St., Ellinger.Doors will open at 5 p.m., with a meal served at 5:30 p.m. (BYOB), followed by the quarterly meeting.

Courthouse Report

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Disposition Nov. 12Mathews, Brittney Mae-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 <1G (5-6-20). Convicted.(offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed•Civil Case Related to Criminal Matter (Nov.

Police Report

News Staff

Monday, November 24, 2025

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Nov. 16-20, officers responded to 58 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Nov. 16 – Sgt. McFadden responded to the 60th block of Kessler Avenue in reference to reckless damage.•Nov.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

TEA releases financial accountability ratingsMore than four-fifths of Texas public schools received an ‘A’ rating for their financial practices, according to the Texas Education Agency, which released the final financial accountability ratings for the latest school year last week.

Guzman wins big in Florida!

News Staff

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Champions Valley Brangus ranch manager Zach Kalina and herdsman Colby Guzman traveled to Jacksonville, Florida on Nov. 5-7 to participate in the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair. This is one of the International Brangus Breeders Association’s major U.S. futurity shows.

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Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Nov. 4Williams, Kyshon Tyree-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (7-27-25) Duarte, Raul-Unlawful use of criminal instrument (9-6-25) Misdemeanor Traffic Filed Oct.

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