Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Nov. 2-7, officers responded to 98 calls for service and eight reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Nov.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment beginsThe window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported.

Adamek presides over convention

The Texas Manufactured Housing Association, which advocates for the rights to build, buy and live in factory built homes, held its 72nd annual convention in Fort Worth from Sunday, Oct. 12 through Tuesday, Oct. 14.

SBA offers low-interest loans due to drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) reminds eligible small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the Dec. 1 deadline to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Jan. 28.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Oct. 16Macinnis, Brian David-Criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500 (5-14-24) Peterson, Terence-Theft of property >=$750<$2,500 (9-7-25)Filed Oct.

Library to host free digital workshops at Blinn

The Schulenburg Public Library will host a series of free workshops in January at Blinn College-Schulenburg, focusing on helping people learn essential digital skills.The workshops are being offered at no cost thanks to a partnership with national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN) .

FCSO assists Ranger in livestock theft case

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office assisted Special Ranger Kenny Murchison of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in detaining suspects for the theft of three head of livestock to be sold at Flatonia Livestock Commission, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 26-31, officers responded to 70 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct. 27 – Officer Powe was contacted in reference to lost property.

Applications being taken for Master Naturalist training

The Gideon Lincecum Chapter of Texas Master Naturalists is now taking applications for its 2026 training class.The class will run for nine Saturdays and five Monday night Zoom sessions from Saturday, Jan. 10 through Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Master Gardeners to host ‘Forcing Blooms’ program

This month's topic for the Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn educational program is “Forcing Blooms,” scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be Doug Janda of Hostyn Hill Greenhouse.