Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 25-31, officers responded to 68 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 30 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 200th block of St. John Road in reference to information.

Court proclaims Emancipation Day in Fayette County

Round Top library gets grant thru LCRA program

The Round Top Family Library soon will build an ADA-accessible deck and outdoor classroom space at its community center annex, thanks to a $17,478 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled May 12 Mathis, Brent Allen-DWI (12-28-24) Filed May 13Voiles, Adam Gentry-Assault causing bodily injury (4-28-25) Filed May 16Pina, Roberto Samuel-DWI 2nd (4 13-25) Carter, Isaac Jacob-Accident involving damage to vehicle >=$200 (3-30-25) Castellon,...

Grid Down Power Up program set

The Lavaca County Republican Party is sponsoring the documentary, “Grid Down Power Up,” on June 4 at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall. 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.The film will depict both natural and cyber danger threats to the power grid. Dr.

Public Utility Commission gives hurricane season reminders

The Public Utility Commission of Texas urges all Texans to stay alert and informed during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins this week and extends through Nov. 30.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Legislative session wraps up The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.•A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday. The measure sponsored by state Sen.

Women Veterans Day set June 12

Women Veterans Day, June 12, recognizes the anniversary of women becoming regular military members.The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act enacted by the U.S. on June 12, 1948, allows women to serve as regular members of the military.

New position approved for Sheriff’s Dept.

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved creating a new position for the Sheriff’s Department at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 22.“The position we’re asking for is a compliance officer (not a deputy),” Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said.

Undocumented aliens found during traffic stop

A traffic stop on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia conducted by a Fayette County Sheriff’s deputy led to a major human smuggling discovery, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that on Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 12:50 p.m.