Government-Business
Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Kerr County death toll tops 100, with 161 still missing Search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Fayette Electric annual meeting slated July 16
News Staff
Fayette Electric Cooperative has invited all members to attend its annual membership meeting on Wednesday, July 16 at the KC Community Center, located at 190 South Brown Street in La Grange. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for registration, and the business meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
On hand as a $3,122 grant from NRA Foundat ion was presented to the Schulenburg Police Department were (from left) SPD Officer Mike Krenek; Chief Troy Brenek; Dennis Brower, officer of Tri-County Friends of NRA; SPD Officer Reyden Svatek; and Craig Schulz, officer of Tri-County Friends of NRA.
Schulenburg Police Dept. gets $3,122 NRA grant
News Staff
The NRA Foundation has awarded the Schulenburg Police Department a grant totaling $3,122 to fund the purchase of duty weapons.“We are very excited about utilizing the grant funds to assist with this specific purchase.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sales tax allocations for July total $1.2 billion
News Staff
Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, July 9 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 4.5 percent more than in July 2024.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Courthouse Report
Compiled By Sticker Staff
Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled June 26Stueber, Kevin James-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (4-25-24) Hunt, Johnnie Lawrence-Unlawfully carrying weapon (5-18-25) Filed June 27Rodriguez Beltran, Stefany-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Sheriff’s Report
News Staff
JUNE 2025Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for June 2025.Deputy Ty Roggenkamp conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Schulenburg area for an infraction. A probable cause search was conducted and narcotics were located in the vehicle.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Police Report
News Staff
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 6-12, officers responded to 94 calls for service and six reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 7 – Officer Powe and Sgt.
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS
Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Death toll climbs in Hill Country flooding; legislators will investigate response to crisis Gov.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
On hand as a $2,801 grant was presented by The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA to the Fayette County Sheriff's Office were (from left) Charlie Murray; Investigator Kenn Kretz of the FCSO; John Salem, Dennis Brower and Craig Schulz; Sheriff Keith Korenek; Lazy Q Ranch & Training Facility manager Lori Gray; and Sgt. Ron Naumann and Lt. David Beyer of the FCSO.
NRA Foundation awards grant to Sheriff's Office
News Staff
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek announces that the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant from The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA in the amount of $2,801.
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Courthouse Report
News Staff
Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed June 18Hamm, Ashton Lee-Engaging in organized criminal activity (6-2-25) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Dispositions June 18 Robinson, Connie Peterson-Possession of controlled substance...
Tuesday, July 8, 2025