STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.

Early voting statistics for Nov. 5 election

Early voting by personal appearance in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 began on Monday, Oct. 21 and continues through Friday, Nov. 1.Fayette County's early voting location is the Fayette County Elections Office Voting Room, 275 Ellinger Road, La Grange.

$422.4 million in unclaimed property given back in FY 2024

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has returned $3 billion in unclaimed property to its rightful owners since he took office in January 2015, the Comptroller’s office announced on Oct. 23.“I encourage everyone to visit ClaimItTexas.

Coyote control contest slated Nov. 2 to Jan. 6

The Fayette County winter coyote control program will begin on Saturday, Nov. 2 and conclude at noon on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to assist in the control of coyotes in Fayette County.

How to vote curbside in Fayette Co. explained

Curbside voting is available in Fayette County for voters physically unable to enter the polling place without assistance or the likelihood of injury.Curbside voting is offered at each polling location that is open, whether for early voting or on election day.

Winter feral hog contest to be held Nov. 2 to Jan. 6

The Fayette County winter feral hog contest will begin on Saturday, Nov. 2 and conclude at noon on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity to control feral hogs in Fayette County.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 20-26, officers responded to 84 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct. 21 – Officer Svatek responded to the 200th block of St. John Road in reference to criminal mischief.•Oct.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting ends on Friday Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Police Dept. sets annual meet-and-greet Nov. 6

The Schulenburg Police Department would like to cordially invite everyone to join officers and staff for its annual meetand- greet on Wednesday, Nov. 6 starting at 6 p.m.The Police Department will provide food, drinks and the opportunity to mingle with the first responders.

Comptroller’s Office accepting applications for Match the Promise scholarships, tuition grants

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2024-25 Texas Match the Promise Foundation awards.