Grid Down Power Up program set

The Lavaca County Republican Party is sponsoring the documentary, “Grid Down Power Up,” on June 4 at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall. 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.The film will depict both natural and cyber danger threats to the power grid. Dr.

Public Utility Commission gives hurricane season reminders

The Public Utility Commission of Texas urges all Texans to stay alert and informed during the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins this week and extends through Nov. 30.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Legislative session wraps up The dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.•A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday. The measure sponsored by state Sen.

Women Veterans Day set June 12

Women Veterans Day, June 12, recognizes the anniversary of women becoming regular military members.The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act enacted by the U.S. on June 12, 1948, allows women to serve as regular members of the military.

New position approved for Sheriff’s Dept.

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved creating a new position for the Sheriff’s Department at its regular meeting on Thursday, May 22.“The position we’re asking for is a compliance officer (not a deputy),” Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek said.

Undocumented aliens found during traffic stop

A traffic stop on Interstate 10 about three miles west of Flatonia conducted by a Fayette County Sheriff’s deputy led to a major human smuggling discovery, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that on Tuesday, May 20 at approximately 12:50 p.m.

Master Gardeners to host program on plumerias

“Plumerias” will be the topic for the Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn educational program scheduled for Tuesday, June 10 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Guest speaker is Master Gardener Faye Beery.

‘Grid down Power Up’ set June 4 in Hallettsville

The Lavaca County Republican Party will sponsor the documentary, “Grid Down Power Up,” on Wednesday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 101 North Market St., Hallettsville, following the county executive meeting.

Annual Crop Tour slated June 19 in La Grange

The annual Crop Tour, an educational event for anyone interested in row crop production, will be held on Thursday, June 19 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, Room 104, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Registration will be held from 8 to 8:30 a.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 18-23, officers responded to 38 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 18 – Sgt. McFadden responded to the 40th block of North KesslerAvenue in reference to lost/ found property.