Early voting in Primary continues thru Feb. 27

Early voting by personal appearance in the March 3 Primary Election is under way through Friday, Feb. 27. In Fayette County, early voting takes place at the Elections Office Early Voting Room, 275 S. Ellinger Road, La Grange.The schedule is as follows: •Tuesday, Feb. 17 thru Friday, Feb. 20 – 8 a.m.

SBA offering low-interest disaster loans due to drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 4, 2025.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Dispositions Feb. 4 Leban, Delmar Evans-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 <1G (12-17-20). Convicted. Rougeou, Jared Dane-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 <1G (8-9-20).

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.