Fayetteville VFD extinguishes loader fire

A 911 call reporting a loader on fire on property off FM 954 north of Wunderlich Road in the Willow Springs area was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, May 13 around 5 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled May 6Rivera, Jose Juan-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (2-22-25) Filed May 8Heinrich, Blane Michael-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.

Game Wardens, TPWD give boating safety reminders

Texas Game Wardens and Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) urge boaters to make safety their top priority during National Safe Boating Week, May 17–23.With about 1.

SBA low-interest disaster loans offered due to drought

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning April 22.

PUCT has new online system for Public Information Act

Texans requesting public information from the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) can now do so quickly and easily using the new online JustFOIA portal.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Lawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding package Leaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Parks & Wildlife launching new podcast

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is launching a new podcast, “Better Outside.”Podcast listeners will travel the woods and waters of Texas through an array of aweinspiring stories about conservation, recreation and the outdoors.

Vandever earns certificate in public management

Fayette County EMS Director Josh Vandever has successfully completed a Graduate Certificate in Public Management from the George Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University.

Great State Republicans to hear from TSCRA member

The Great State Republicans will have Cody Webb, currently serving as a member of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA), as the guest speaker for the meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church’s fellowship hall, 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.

Sales tax holidays for water & energy efficient items

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and Energy Star sales tax holidays.