State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Week of Dec. 30 - Jan. 1Vehicle inspections no longer requiredDrivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported.

December sales tax allocations total $1.2 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Dec. 11 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for December, 6.8 percent more than in December 2023.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Nov. 26Connor, Stanton Edmund-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13A) (11-13-24) Johnson, Marcus Leon-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (11-5-24) Clark, Keaton Ford-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Dec. 8-14, officers responded to 53 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Dec.

18-wheeler fire on -10 near Flatonia

A 911 call reporting an 18-wheeler on fire on Interstate 10 eastbound at the 663 mile marker near Flatonia was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Dec. 13 around 4:21 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.Flatonia Fire & Rescue was notified and responded to the scene.

Trailer, garage total loss in fire

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on FM 153 near Pilchick Loop west of Winchester was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Dec. 10 around 7:33 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.The Winchester Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene.

Sheriff’s Report

NOVEMBER 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for November.Sgt. Angela Lala investigated a case in which a sex offender failed to register within seven days as required by law.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.

County FBs recognized for membership milestones

County Farm Bureaus across Texas were recognized for membership achievements on Saturday, Dec. 7 during Texas Farm Bureau’s (TFB) 91st annual meeting in Round Rock.

Skid steer fire extinguished

A 911 call reporting a skid steer on fire on Creamer Creek Road off Country Club Drive near La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, Dec. 2 around 1:06 p.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.