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TX Senate OKs transfer of UH-V to A&M System

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Texas Senate unanimously passed Sen. Lois Kolkhorst’s (R-Brenham) Senate Bill 2361, the historic legislation authorizing the transfer of the University of Houston-Victoria campus to the Texas A&M University System.
Young Farmers given demonstration

Young Farmers given demonstration

Young Farmers given demonstration

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April22 at the Career & Technical Education building at Schulenburg ISD. Program chairman was Brad Lux ( right).Speaker was Madyson Holub (left), who gave a demonstration to the members on how to use a plasma table.
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Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 20-26, officers responded to 69 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 19 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop on IH-10 westbound.

911 call reports victim with gunshot wound to face

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A 911 call reporting a victim with a gunshot wound to the face at a trailer park on West State Highway 71 was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Friday, April 18 around 1:48 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
A 50-year membership awar d was presented to Sally Reynolds (right), honoring her dedication and contributions to the Daughters of the American Revolution, by Smith-McMillan DAR regent Carolyn Caflisch (left) and treasurer Jackie Head (center).

A 50-year membership awar d was presented to Sally Reynolds (right), honoring her dedication and contributions to the Daughters of the American Revolution, by Smith-McMillan DAR regent Carolyn Caflisch (left) and treasurer Jackie Head (center).

Smith-McMillan DAR meets at Round Top Rifle Club

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Smith-McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered on April 19 at the historic Round Top Rifle Club, where members were treated to a presentation by Rifle Club president Michael Sachs, a fifth-generation member of the organization.
HIGHLIGHTS

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratingsAfter a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 13 -19, officers responded to 121 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 17 – Officers Castilleja and Svatek responded to assist another agency with a pursuit.

Reminder to not burn in dry, windy weather

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Fayette County officials have been receiving calls from residents asking for the burn ban to be reinstated, according to a press release from the Fayette County judge's office dated Tuesday, April 15.

Emergency preparedness sales tax holiday slated

News Staff
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
As severe weather season approaches, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 26, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 28.
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