Emergency Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday slated

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, and ends at midnight on Monday, April 27.

Clouser to give program to Great State Republicans

The Great State Republicans will gather on Monday, April 27 at 7 p.m. in the St. Peter Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall in Hallettsville. The featured speaker will be Yvonne Clouser, grassroots activist and longtime Republican leader in Bexar County.A native Texan and a retired U.S.

Updated property tax information now available

New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Fayette County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled March 31Dodd, Henry Paul-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (1-3-26) Filed April 1Berger, Peyton-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (2-9-26) Gladney, Darius Ja-Won-Possession of marijuana <2...

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 12-18, officers responded to 100 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 12 – Officer Ellis responded to the 500th block of Baumgarten Street in reference to a structure fire.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Political Announcement

Alex Seydler announces his candidacy for the Schulenburg ISD board of trustees by giving the following statement: My name is Alex Seydler, and I’m running for the Schulenburg ISD Board of Trustees. I’m 45 years old and a 1999 graduate of Weimar High School. Please don’t hold that against me, lol.

April sales tax allocations issued

Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced on Wednesday, April 8 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 10.5 percent more than in April 2025.

Sheriff’s Report

March 2026Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for March.Sgt. Ron Naumann and Sgt. Ben Wilson responded to a disturbance in Warrenton during the antique fair. Citations were issued for disorderly conduct/fighting.

Animal Shelter director addresses City Council

Teresa Brown, board member of the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, addressed the Schulenburg City Council at its meeting on April 6 about the growing strain on the nonprofit.She made her comments during the Presentations by Citizens portion of the meeting.