Sheriff’s Report

SEPTEMBER 2025Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for September.Investigator Marc Bennett is working multiple assault cases as well as sexual assault cases.Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of a trailer that collapsed at the trail ride event on Sept. 27. Sgt.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 5-10, officers responded to 61 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct. 7 – Officer Vincent and Sgt. Roggenkamp responded to Interstate 10 in reference to assisting another agency.

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Trio of judges to rule on congressional mapThe same plaintiffs who are challenging the state’s 2021 congressional map are asking a panel of three federal judges to block using the new GOP-approved districts from being used in the March midterms.

Kreische/Monument Hill to host Archeology Day

Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange will host their annual Archeology Day on Saturday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Soil, water, hay testing campaign set Oct. 7-28

A soil, water and hay testing campaign is being conducted from Oct. 7-28 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, in conjunction with the Fayette County Commissioners Court and Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Sept. 15Hernandez, Miguel Angel-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (7-18-25) Filed Sept. 16Velasquez, Dustin Wayne-Theft of property >=$750<$2,500 (8-26-25) Filed Sept. 23Davis, Wesley Jerome-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Medicare workshop set in La Grange, Schulenburg

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing, so to answer questions about what to do – whether signing up for the first time or re-signing up for the new Medicare year – a “Medicare 1 on 1” workshop is being offered at two locations by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and hosted by...

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, officers responded to 87 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Sept. 28 – Sgt. Roggenkamp was contacted at the police department in reference to information.•Sept.

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In-state tuition guidance creating confusionAdvocates for undocumented college students claim some students have been told incorrectly they are no longer eligible for low in-state tuition rates, the Texas Tribune reports. They are asking for clear guidance on the issue.

Award presented to Historical Commission

The Fayette County Commissioners Court presented a 2024 Distinguished Service Award to the Fayette County Historical Commission on Thursday, Sept. 25 in recognition of its active and well-balanced preservation program.