Four new CASA volunteers sworn in July 29 in Bastrop

Four new CASA volunteers (also known as Court Appointed SpecialAdvocates) were officially sworn in on Tuesday morning, July 29 at the Bastrop County Courthouse by Benton Eskew, county court at law judge.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed July 30Cuellar Carillo, Victor Hugo-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 <1G (4-30-25) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Dispositions July 30 Baty, Boy-Aggravated sexual assault of child (9-10-03).

2025-26 TX hunting, fishing licenses went on sale Aug. 15

Texas Parks & Wildlife Department reminds hunters and anglers that it’s time to purchase new licenses for the 2025-26 season.Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Year-from-Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) expire at the end of August.

Gabler recognized by Houston Business Journal

The Houston Business Journal has named Nicole Gabler, a proud Schulenburg native, to its prestigious 2025 40 Under 40 list, recognizing rising leaders who are making a powerful impact in their professions and communities across the Greater Houston region.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Paxton sues to remove 13 absent Democrat House members Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a mid-decade redistricting plan, the Austin...

Sheriff’s Report

July 2025Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for July.Investigator Marc Bennett is working numerous cases involving assault, fraud, stolen items and property damage.Deputy Terry Guentert was dispatched to a disturbance in the SwissAlp area.

August sales tax allocations total $1.3 billion

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, Aug. 6 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 5.2 percent more than in August 2024.

Ribbon to be cut at CVCTX Food Court at Fairgrounds

Colorado Valley Communications (CVCTX) invites the public to join in celebrating the unveiling of the new Colorado Valley Communications Food Court at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled July 21Lotz, Fred Lawrence Jr.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Aug. 3-9, officers responded to 89 calls for service and seven reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Aug. 4 – Sgt. Roggenkamp responded to the 300th block of Baumgarten Street in reference to assault/family violence.