First Day Hikes record broken at State Parks

For the third consecutive year, Texas State Parks launched the new year by breaking historical participation numbers at First Day Hikes events around the state.On Jan. 1, 83 state parks hosted 178 events where 9,484 participants hiked for a combined 18,932 miles.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Patrick releases 25 legislative prioritiesLt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 19-25, officers responded to 39 calls for service and one reportable incident was investigated as follows: •Sunday, Jan.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings on Jan. 7

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 34 Legion and 10 Auxiliary members in attendance.Chaplain Patricia Hranicky read the prayer.

Health & Human Services reports privacy breach

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

Sheriff’s Report

DECEMBER 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for December.Sgt. Ron Naumann assisted Waller County investigators with a search warrant in Fayette County. Property believed to be stolen was seized. The case remains under investigation.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan. 7Jory, Johnnathan Avery-Violation of bond/protective order (12-22-24) Filed Jan. 14Villanueva, Dominique-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (11-11-24) Schuetz, Hailey Ann-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (11-22-24) Filed Jan.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

CPR training set at Great State Republicans meeting

As a community outreach, Great State Republicans will hold CPR training on Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 101 North Market St., Hallettsville.Adult, child and infant CPR will be taught as well as procedures for choking victims.

Report of shots fired leads to juveniles being detained

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office received a call on Monday evening, Jan. 13 about shots being fired in the area of Anders-Daniels Road and Citzler Road, located northeast of La Grange, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.