Soil, water, hay testing campaign set Oct. 9-30

A soil, water and hay testing campaign is being conducted from Oct. 9-30 by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, in conjunction with the Fayette County Commissioners Court and Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District.

Bastrop/Fayette Co. Ag Conference set Nov. 1

The Bastrop/Fayette CountyAg Conference will be held Friday, Nov. 1 at the Smithville Veterans of Foreign Wars, 557 NW Loop 230, Smithville.

Deputy Arrison recognized

Sheriff Keith Korenek congratulates Deputy Wesly Arrison (left) for being commended by his superiors for his commitment to serving the citizens of Fayette County and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. Deputy Arrison has been appointed as patrol deputy of the third quarter for 2024.

‘Legal Planning’ program set Oct. 15 in La Grange

October’s “Resources for Successful Living” lunch-and-learn topic will be “Legal Planning.” The monthly program will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, Room 104 in La Grange.

Kolkhorst to speak at FCRW meeting on Oct. 16

The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women general meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange.Lunch will be available for $20.Guest speaker will be State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst.

Medicare workshops set in La Grange, Schulenburg

Medicare Open Enrollment can be confusing.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Sept. 29 to Oct. 5, officers responded to 86 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled Sept. 16Knebel, Sean Elliott-Criminal mischief >=$100<$750 (9-1-24) Filed Sept. 17Simon, Randolph-Unlawfully carrying weapon (6-11-24) Crysup, James-Theft of property >=$750<$2,500 (9-10-24) Filed Sept.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Texas Extension Education Week observed

Oct. 6-12 has been proclaimed Texas Extension Education Week by Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller.