STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Senate backs prayer time, Ten Commandments in classrooms The Texas Senate last week passed a bill to allow school districts to set aside time for in-school prayer and gave initial approval to requiring all schools to post a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom.

No Courthouse Report this issue

There is no Courthouse Report in this issue because no cases were filed in Fayette County Court during the period from Monday, March 3 through Friday, March 14 (criminal cases were not filed nor were any marriage licenses filed).

Legion, Auxiliary meet

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, March 4. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 37 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance. Auxiliary chaplain Linda Dieringer.

Vietnam Veterans donate to Texas Ramp Project

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 recently made a significant donation to the Texas Ramp Project for ramp construction.

Political Announcements

Prihoda For School Board Stephanie Prihoda announces her candidacy for the Schulenburg ISD board by giving the following statement: “My name is Stephanie Prihoda, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for the Schulenburg Independent School District Board of Trustees.

Great State Republicans to hear from K-9 officer

Great State Republicans will have Hallettsville Police Department Officer Harrison Yancey and his K-9 Zona give the program at the monthly meeting on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church's fellowship hall, 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 16-22, officers responded to 108 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Wednesday, March 19 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 1100th block of Bohlmann Avenue in reference to an...

March sales tax allocations total $1.1 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, March 12 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for March, 10.2 percent more than in March 2024.

K-9 officer to speak to Great State Republicans

Great State Republicans is pleased to have Hallettsville Police Department Officer Harrison Yancey and his K-9 Zona to give the program at the monthly meeting on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church's fellowship hall, 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.

No Courthouse Report this issue

Due to Fayette County computer issues, Courthouse Report is not available.For more on the county's computer problems, see article on Page 1.