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Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

SpaceX, Tesla make Grimes plant officialWhat CEO Elon Musk says will be the world’s largest computer chip manufacturing plant is planned for Grimes County, east of College Station, the Austin American-Statesman reported.In a joint announcement last week, Space X and Tesla unveiled an initial $16.

Representatives from Texas Built Motile Homes and the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce shown at the ribbon cutting are (from left) Sara Robbins, office manager; Tammy Treybig, representing the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce; Skylar Thompson, sales manager; Bryan Stacy, housing consultant; Tom Schadler, general manager; Nina Howard, representing the Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce; and Diana Mikesky, Schulenburg Chamber board president.

Ribbon cutting held at Texas Built Mobile Homes

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

A ribbon cutting was held at Texas Built Mobile Homes, 371 East IH-10 Frontage Road, on Monday, Aug. 3.Texas Built Mobile Homes of Schulenburg is a full-service retailer, selling manufactured homes, modular homes and mobile homes.

Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed July 21 Garcia, Edith Berenise-DWI (5-30-26) Filed July 24Noe, Scott-DWI (6-20-26) Elliott Lanclos, Samantha Janine-DWI (4-11-26) Mortensen, Kyle Dane-DWI (5-14-26) Wright, Michelle-Duty on striking unattended vehicle...

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U.S. Rep. De La Cruz to visit Hallettsville on Aug. 20

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Lavaca County Republican Party is pleased to welcome Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz to Hallettsville for a Lavaca County meet-and-greet on Thursday,Aug. 20 at Cabos San Lucas Mexican Grill located at 1636 North Texana St. in Hallettsville beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Young Farmers seeking entries in Fair hay show

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 59th annual hay show on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 2 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds.

TPWD accepting entries for Big Time Texas Hunts

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Entries are open for the 30th year of Texas Parks & Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts, offering some of the most unique hunting opportunities available on private ranches and public lands across the state.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Aug. 2-8, officers responded to 38 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Aug. 2 – Officer Krenek responded to the 800th block of Kallus Street in reference to a towed junk vehicle.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Cyclosporiasis mostly in two regions in state Nearly three-fourths of cyclosporiasis cases detected in Texas have been confined to two regions, The Dallas Morning News reported. The Texas Department of State Health Services provided numbers for each of the state’s eight public health regions.

Back-to-school traffic safety tips given by TxDOT

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Now that August has arrived, the Texas Department of Transportation's Yoakum District gives a reminder that school zones will once again be active and hectic places, with children walking or biking to school, getting on and off buses, and potentially dashing between vehicles and streets in their...

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 26 to Aug.

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