Keep Texas Beautiful recognizes county’s recycling efforts in 2024

The Fayette County Commissioners Court formally acknowledged the certificate of recognition for outstanding recycling efforts in 2024 from Keep Texas Beautiful at the Commissioners Court meeting held on Thursday, May 8.

City officials sworn in

Schulenburg City Secretary Mason Florus (right) issues the oath of office to (from left) Alderman Place 2 Frank Wick III, Mayor Connie Koopmann, and Alderman Place 1 Greg Thomas. All were reelected in the City’s May 3 General Election.

CASA raising awareness during Foster Care Month

Each May, National Foster Care Month, CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties takes the time to raise awareness of the children and families involved in the foster care system and the need for more people to step up to support them.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled April 16Green, Michael Leroy-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (1-13-25) Martinez, Jesus-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.

Colorado/Fayette pecan field day slated May 14

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette counties will host the 2025 Colorado/Fayette pecan field day on Wednesday, May 14 at the Looger orchard located at 1287 CR 200 near Weimar.Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the program starting at 9 a.m.

18-wheeler loses tire assembly which causes damage

A 911 call reporting property damage at a residence on Highway 159 at Rek Hill Road in the Fayetteville area was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, April 29 around 9 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Damage by UTV reported at Frisch Auf! golf course

A 911 call reporting property damage at the Frisch Auf! golf course in La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 28 around 6:45 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 27 to May 3, officers responded to 96 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 28 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop near I-10 mile marker 674 on a stolen vehicle.

Pickup fire extinguished by FF&R

HHSC notifying additional recipients of privacy breach

The Texas Health & Human Services Commission is notifying an additional 33,529 recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed.