Crops Tour scheduled for June 18

The annual Crops Tour, an educational program for anyone interested in row crop production, will be held on Thursday, June 18 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange. Registration will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m. and the program will conclude about 1:30 p.m.

Meetings

Vietnam VeteransThe next meeting of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 will be held on Wednesday, June 17 at the Ammannsville KJT Hall starting at 7:00PM.Refreshments and a meal will be served after the meeting.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Screwworm detection prompts disaster declaration Gov. GregAbbott issued a statewide disaster declaration late last week after the New World screwworm was found in two calves in South Texas, according to The Dallas Morning News.

Hurricane season reminder from PUCT

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) urges all Texans to stay alert and prepared during the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins this week and extends through Nov. 30. Texans can track potential power outages and restoration times using the PUCT’s Storm Resources webpage.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 24-30, officers responded to 71 calls for service and 11 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 24 – Officer Powe responded to the 200th block of St. John Road in reference to a fight in progress.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled May 20Cliff, Louis Jr.-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Drug arrest made during traffic stop on Highway 71 west of La Grange

A drug arrest was made following a traffic stop on Highway 71 between La Grange and Plum on Wednesday evening, May 27, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Paxton hopes to unify Republicans after runoffAttorney General Ken Paxton and his allies began working to repair fissures among GOP voters after he routed incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in the March 26 runoff, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Lunchtime program on compost set

The topic for this month Bluebonnet Master Gardener educational program is “Compost and Compost Tea,” scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker will be Teresa Wilson, Master Gardener.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, May 5.Prior to the meeting, a meal was served by caterer Dewberry Café of Columbus.