Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Oct. 16Macinnis, Brian David-Criminal mischief >=$750<$2,500 (5-14-24) Peterson, Terence-Theft of property >=$750<$2,500 (9-7-25)Filed Oct.

Library to host free digital workshops at Blinn

The Schulenburg Public Library will host a series of free workshops in January at Blinn College-Schulenburg, focusing on helping people learn essential digital skills.The workshops are being offered at no cost thanks to a partnership with national nonprofit Connected Nation (CN) .

FCSO assists Ranger in livestock theft case

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office assisted Special Ranger Kenny Murchison of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association in detaining suspects for the theft of three head of livestock to be sold at Flatonia Livestock Commission, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

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.