Feb. 20 deadline to file for ESC Region 13 board

The filing period for two vacancies on the Education Service Center Region 13 board of directors is Thursday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, Feb. 20.Candidates can file on a boardapproved form, in person or by mail, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.

FCRW to have program on AI security

Fayette County Republican Women will host Brendan Steinhauser of The Alliance for Secure AI at the general meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club in La Grange. Check-in begins at 10:30 a.m.

Pesticide applicator training set March 6

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Friday March 6 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

Money laundering arrest made on I-10

A San Benito man was arrested on two charges following a traffic stop by Deputy Cody Williams on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 9:19 p.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Feb. 1-7, officers responded to 52 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Feb. 3 – Officer Whited responded to the 1300th block of Summit Street in reference to silent or abusive 911 calls.

Funds available for grassland restoration in Central TX

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD), in partnership with the Oaks & Prairies Joint Venture, Quail Forever and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service, is now accepting applications for the Grassland Restoration Incentive Program (GRIP).

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

At least 11 dead in state after winter stormAt least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported. Among those killed were three young brothers who fell through ice on a private pond near Bonham.

Proclamation presented for Black History Month

A proclamation was signed at the Schulenburg City Council meeting on Monday, Feb. 2 recognizing February as Black History Month. On hand for the presentation were: (front, from left) Sha-Ron Heslep, Ja Stafford, Mayor Connie Koopmann, the Rev.

Red Door Day proclaimed

A proclamation designating Red Door Day in Schulenburg was signed at the Schulenburg City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 2.

Greenhouse fire extinguished

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on FM 955 near Biegel Road was received by Fayette County dispatchers on Sunday, Feb. 1 around 8:37 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.