Citation issued for disregarding school bus on FM 609

Investigation into a semi-truck disregarding a Flatonia ISD school bus on FM 609 on Thursday, Aug. 28 led to a citation being issued, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that at 3:59 p.m., Deputy Joe Gonzales received a notification from Lt.

Private applicator training set Sept. 30 in La Grange

A pesticide applicator training has been scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room #104 in La Grange. Registration will begin at 7:45 a.m., with the program beginning promptly at 8 a.m.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Aug. 18 Carrillo, Jose-Harassment (8-4-25) Filed Aug.

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.