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.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 9-15, officers responded to 51 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Tuesday, March 11 – Sgt.

Political Announcements

KOOPMANN FOR MAYOR Connie Koopmann has announced her candidacy for mayor by giving the following statement: “I, Connie Koopmann, am seeking re-election as your Mayor of Schulenburg. I am a lifelong resident of Schulenburg and a business owner for 32 years.

City-wide cleanup dates

The City of Schulenburg citywide cleanup – open only to customers who live inside the city limits and pay monthly garbage fees – continues as follows: Wed., Mar. 19......9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sat., Mar. 22...............8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

First Aid, CPR training set in La Grange

Texas AgriLife Extension Office, Fayette County, will host a First Aid and CPR training on Saturday, May 3 at the Randolph Recreational Center, 635 East Pearl, La Grange, in the west gym.Kim Sodek, BSN, RN, CPST, TDSHS nurse consultant, will conduct the workshop.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Texas farmers concerned over growing trade war Texas farmers are voicing growing concerns about tariffs being enacted by President Trump adversely affecting their ability to sell agricultural goods overseas, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Precinct 2 commissioner announces his retirement

Fayette County Precinct 2 Commissioner Luke Sternadel announced that he is retiring from his position at the end of April during public comment at the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, March 13.“This is probably one of the hardest decisions that I will ever make,” Sternadel said.

SBA disaster loans still available to businesses, PNPs affected by Beryl

The U.S. Small Business Administration reminds small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas of the April 14, 2025, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset economic losses caused by Hurricane Beryl occurring July 5-9, 2024.