Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 4-10, officers responded to 84 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan. 4 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 1100th block of Pierce Street in reference to illegal dumping.•Jan.

Police Dept. gives animal control stats for 2025

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that in 2025, a total of 170 animals were cared for by Animal Control Officer Gina Harden, who was added to the Schulenburg Police Department team at the end of 2022.

Sheriff’s Report

DECEMBER 2025Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for December.Deputy Wesly Arrison took a report of missing property after a homeowner came home and his packages were missing.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Misdemeanor TrafficFiled Jan. 2Torga Reyes, Jose-Speeding mph zone ends in 5 (12-8-25) Martinez, Eric-Over gross weight, 20,001 lbs. - 40,000 lbs. (12-5-25)Fayette County Court Marriage Licenses Filing Dates: Dec. 22-Jan.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

New laws taking effect in New YearA spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported. Here’s a brief summary of the most notable new laws now in force:•County sheriff’s offices are now required to cooperate with U.S.

LCRA taking applications for community grants

The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting applications during January for community grants for projects such as improvements to fire stations, community centers, sports fields, libraries and other facilities, as well as providing updated gear and equipment for emergency responders.

VVA Chapter 870 member receives Quilt of Valor

A Quilt of Valor was presented to Raymond Urban Jr. (seated in foreground), Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 member, with Anita Todd (left) representing the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild in making the presentation.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed•Contract-Other (Dec. 15) Robert Krolczyk, Lois Krolczyk vs.Texas Elite Fabricators, LLC, Cody Hebler, Class Concrete, LLC, Bocanegra Foundation dba Bocenegra Brothers Concrete Works •Divorces (Dec.

Master Gardeners to host program on growing herbs

The topic for the Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn program this month is “Growing the Herb Garden,” scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speakers will be Bob Haeuser and Lisa Nicklow, Master Gardeners.

Comptroller's website has Local Government Bond, Tax, Project Transparency Data

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced in December the launch of the Local Government Bond, Tax, and Project Transparency Database, an online tool that provides the public with transparent access to current and historical information on local government bonds, voterapproved tax rate...