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.

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).