Government-Business

Friends of Lavaca River to resume meetings

With devastating flooding impacting communities across Texas, the Hallet Oak Foundation – also known as Friends of Lavaca River group – remains committed to bringing people together through service, education and environmental stewardship.

Texas State Parks gives seven heat safety tips

Summer in Texas can mean scorching temperatures and the risk of heat-related illness, so Texas State Parks offers seven tips to help park-goers beat the heat and safely enjoy the beauty that Texas has to offer.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 13-19, officers responded to 85 calls for service and nine reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 12 – Officer Powe responded to the 20th block of North Kessler Avenue in reference to property damage.
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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.

Fayette Electric annual meeting slated July 16

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.
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.

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

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.
Sales tax allocations

Sales tax allocations

Sales tax allocations for July total $1.2 billion

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.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

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.
Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report

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.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

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.