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Houston area getting new 621 area code as of Jan. 23

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Responding to high demand for new telephone numbers in the greater Houston area, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) has approved an additional area code for the region.
A new initiative for Turtle Wing Foundation is providing sensory bags to Fayette County first responders. Shown with the sensory bags are (from left) Investigator Jeremy Castleberry, Deputy Jared Michalec and Deputy Wesly Arrison of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department; Turtle Wing executive director Destiny Siptak; EMS director Josh Vandever; and captain Jarrett Bise, EMT Kaitlyn Witt, paramedic Taylor Spackman and assistant director Gary Daniels of the Fayette County EMS.

A new initiative for Turtle Wing Foundation is providing sensory bags to Fayette County first responders. Shown with the sensory bags are (from left) Investigator Jeremy Castleberry, Deputy Jared Michalec and Deputy Wesly Arrison of the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department; Turtle Wing executive director Destiny Siptak; EMS director Josh Vandever; and captain Jarrett Bise, EMT Kaitlyn Witt, paramedic Taylor Spackman and assistant director Gary Daniels of the Fayette County EMS.

Turtle Wing furnishes sensory bags to 1st responders

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
The Turtle Wing Foundation is proud to announce a new initiative aimed at fostering inclusivity and enhancing community support – the distribution of sensory bags to the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department and Fayette County EMS.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Jan. 8Peterson, Robert Timothy-Aggravated assault against public servant/Grillet (11-11-24) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Dispositions Jan. 8 Carr, Jaylon Trevonne-Robbery (6 15-16).
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Jan. 12-17, officers responded to 55 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows:•Jan. 12 – Officer Svatek responded to the 50th block of North Kessler Avenue in reference to counterfeit money.•Jan.
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Hegar releases biennial revenue forecastThe Texas Legislature begins its work creating a state budget for the next two years with slightly less revenue available than it had during the previous biennium.Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar projects lawmakers will have $194.

Beekeeping school to address tax advantages of raising bees

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Texas law allows bees and bee hives to qualify for reducing property taxes on plots ranging from 5 to 20 acres similar to livestock or raising hay.This topic will be addressed at the 15th annual Beginning Beekeeping School on March 1 in Brenham by Dennis Herbert.

Texas has over 2.9 million registered business entities

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson announced that Texas began the year with more than 2.9 million entities actively registered with the agency to conduct business in Texas.As of Jan. 1, 2025, Texas has 2,928,688 registered business entities, which is 125,329 more than last year.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Jan. 2White, Christian Lee-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.15 (11-9-24) Garza, Jon Albert-Driving while license invalid with previous conviction/ suspension/without financial responsibility (10-16-24) Filed Jan.

LCRA grants fund community projects

News Staff
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded $890,973 in grants to support community projects across LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas, which include all or parts of 73 counties.
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