FSB earns 5-Star rating from BauerFinancial

Fayette Savings Bank, La Grange, is proud to announce that it is starting 2026 with another 5-Star Superior rating from BauerFinancial, the nation’s premier bank rating firm.

Night blooming & scent gardens program slated

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn educational program is “Night Blooming and Scent Gardens,” scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be Carol Daniels, Master Gardener.

Citation issued for burn ban violation

A 911 call reporting smoke in the area of FM 2237 at Anchor Ranch Loop was received by Fayette County dispatchers on Thursday, Jan. 29 around 1:49 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. The Muldoon Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 25 to Jan. 31, officers responded to 63 calls for services and 11 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Jan. 25 – Officer Powe responded to the 300th block of Black Street in reference to information.•Jan.

Deputy makes two arrests in traffic stop on Hwy. 290

Two arrests were made following a traffic stop by Deputy Josh Jones on Highway 290 on Sunday, Feb. 1, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 6:42 p.m., Deputy Jones stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 290 westbound near Carmine for a traffic violation.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled Jan.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Power grid holds up during wintry blastThe electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.

Legion and Auxiliary had monthly meeting Jan. 6

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 6. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 35 Legion and eight Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer read the prayer.

Mailing of voter registration certificates delayed

The Fayette County Elections Department, along with counties across the state, are diligently working with the Texas Secretary of State’s Office to mail out renewal voter registration certificates for 2026-27.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan.