Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week ofAug. 31 to Sept. 6, officers responded to 93 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Sept. 1 – Officer Powe responded to the 600th block of FM 2672 in reference to assisting another agency.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Second special session gaveled to a closeThe second special session of the Texas Legislature ended last Thursday with a new congressional map, flood relief and safety measures but a stalemate on whether to ban or regulate THC.

Tax Assessor-Collector Office closed Sept. 17

The Fayette County Tax Assessor- Collector Office, which includes the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles), will be closed on Wednesday, Sept. 17 for a regional meeting and training.The Fayette County Tax Assessor- Collector Office will resume normal business hours on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 8 a.m.

State’s FY2025, Aug. sales tax revenue reported

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock on Sept. 3 released totals for fiscal 2025 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August.•General Revenue-related revenue for fiscal 2025 totaled $86.08 billion, up 2.7 percent from fiscal 2024.•All Funds revenue was $183.

West Navidad WMA slates fall meeting for Sept. 13

The West Navidad Wildlife Management Association will hold its fall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Rockin W sale barn on Highway 77 north of Schulenburg.A social will be held from 5 to 6 p.m., followed by a meal from 6 to 6:30 p.m.Those attending are asked to bring dessert.

OGT launches Tip411 for reporting fishing, boating and wildlife violations

Texans now have a faster, easier and completely anonymous way to report fishing, wildlife and boating violations – putting the power to protect natural resources right at their fingertips.

Texas Lottery, Charitable Bingo operations transferred to TDLR

All Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo operations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) on Sept. 1. The transition of the state lottery to TDLR will not affect Texans’ ability to participate in games offered by the Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo.

TVC compiles resources for veterans age 55 & over

Because the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is committed to ensuring veterans and their families have access to the benefits and services available to them for each chapter of their life, the TVC has compiled resources for veterans ages 55 and older in one place.

Reminder about abandoned, deteriorated water wells

Texas hunters heading out for dove season are asked to watch for abandoned or deteriorated water wells, and to report any they find to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Abandoned or deteriorated wells can be reported to TDLR at https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/ abwells/default.aspx.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott signs redistricting bill; lawsuit challenges it Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation redrawing Texas’ congressional map on Friday. A lawsuit challenging the redrawn districts as being racially discriminatory was filed even before the bill became law.