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Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
House bill proposes new standardized testA Texas House bill would eliminate the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness test and replace it with a test comparing students’ performance to one another rather than state-set standards, the Austin American-Statesman reported.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Dispositions April 16 Toro, Enrique Estephen-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1 <1G (6-28-15). Motion to Revoke denied; continued on probation.Aguilar, Francisco Javier Jr.
Deputy of the First Quarter announced

Deputy of the First Quarter announced

Deputy of the First Quarter announced

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Deputy Chris Stansberry (right) has been selected as the Deputy of the First Quarter for 2025, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Deputy Stansberry has been with the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office since September 2024. He has over 10 years of experience as a peace officer.

TX Senate OKs transfer of UH-V to A&M System

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Texas Senate unanimously passed Sen. Lois Kolkhorst’s (R-Brenham) Senate Bill 2361, the historic legislation authorizing the transfer of the University of Houston-Victoria campus to the Texas A&M University System.
Young Farmers given demonstration

Young Farmers given demonstration

Young Farmers given demonstration

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April22 at the Career & Technical Education building at Schulenburg ISD. Program chairman was Brad Lux ( right).Speaker was Madyson Holub (left), who gave a demonstration to the members on how to use a plasma table.
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Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 20-26, officers responded to 69 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 19 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop on IH-10 westbound.

911 call reports victim with gunshot wound to face

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
A 911 call reporting a victim with a gunshot wound to the face at a trailer park on West State Highway 71 was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Friday, April 18 around 1:48 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
A 50-year membership awar d was presented to Sally Reynolds (right), honoring her dedication and contributions to the Daughters of the American Revolution, by Smith-McMillan DAR regent Carolyn Caflisch (left) and treasurer Jackie Head (center).

A 50-year membership awar d was presented to Sally Reynolds (right), honoring her dedication and contributions to the Daughters of the American Revolution, by Smith-McMillan DAR regent Carolyn Caflisch (left) and treasurer Jackie Head (center).

Smith-McMillan DAR meets at Round Top Rifle Club

News Staff
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
The Smith-McMillan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) gathered on April 19 at the historic Round Top Rifle Club, where members were treated to a presentation by Rifle Club president Michael Sachs, a fifth-generation member of the organization.
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratingsAfter a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.
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