MEADOW CREEK SUBDIVISION TO HAVE ONE-WAY TRAFFIC ON HALLOWEEN

The Meadow Creek subdivision in the west part of Schulenburg – which usually draws hundreds of trick-or-treaters each year – will have one-way traffic on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m., according to the Schulenburg Police Department.

On The Nov. 4 Ballot

The statewide Constitutional Amendment Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fayette County voters residing in Fayetteville ISD will also have a Tax Rate Election Early voting is under way through Friday, Oct. 31.

Cadence Bank Bluebonnet division president named

Cadence Bank (NYSE: CADE) announces Mike Mueller as president of its newly established Bluebonnet division.In this leadership position, Mueller will oversee 17 branches recently acquired from Industry Bancshares.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Shutdown could halt SNAP for 3.5 million Texans The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Bastrop/Fayette County Ag Conference set in La Grange

The Bastrop/Fayette CountyAg Conference will be held Friday, Nov. 14 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds, 400 Fairgrounds Road, La Grange.Pre-registration fee ($40) is due by Friday, Nov.

Coyote control contest to begin

The Fayette County winter coyote control program will begin on Saturday, Nov. 1 and conclude at noon on Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Oct. 15Sanders, Broderick Jamar Deon Possession of marijuana >4 oz.<=5 lbs. (9-17-25)(offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Disposition Oct. 10 Machicek, Shane Allen-Murder (6-2523).

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 19-25, officers responded to 92 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct. 19 – Officer Powe responded to I-10 westbound near mile marker 677 in reference to assisting another agency.

How to vote curbside in elections in Fayette Co.

Curbside voting is available in Fayette County for voters physically unable to enter the polling place without assistance or the likelihood of injury.Curbside voting is offered at each polling location that is open, whether for early voting or on election day.

Feral hog contest set

The Fayette County winter feral hog contest will begin on Saturday, Nov. 1 and conclude at noon on Monday, Jan. 5, 2025.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to control feral hogs in Fayette County.