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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

OCTOBER 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for October.Sgt. Ron Naumann responded to a report of a disturbance at a venue in Warrenton. The parties were separated and no charges were filed.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

State CapitalGOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen.

Addicott to speak at Great State Republicans meeting

Jeffrey F. Addicott

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Great State Republicans will close out their 2024 general meetings on Monday, Nov. 25 with a program by Professor Jeffrey F. Addicott, whose topic will focus on national security challenges in the new Trump Administration. The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the St.

At the Schulenburg City Council meeting on Nov. 4, a proclamation honoring Audio Video Plus was presented. Shown are (from left) City Administration Tami Walker, Alderman Greg Thomas, Bruce and Joann Lebeda of Audio Video Plus, Mayor Connie Koopmann, Alderman Kathy Kleiber, Alderman Roger Moellenberndt and Alderman Clarence Ahlschlager. Sticker Photo By Layne Vyvjala

Audio Video Plus recognized with proclamation

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Aproclamation was issued at the Schulenburg City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 4 acknowledging the 40-year anniversary of Audio Video Plus.The proclamation reads as follows: “Whereas, 40 years ago this November, a small retail shop opened at 604 Lyons Ave.

Area Sales Tax Allocations

November sales tax allocations total $1.2 billion

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for November, 1.1 percent more than in November 2023.

Fayette County Republican Women to meet Nov. 20

News Staff

Wednesday, November 13, 2024

The public is invited to attend the Fayette County Republican Women general meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange.Lunch is available for $20. Guest speaker will be a representative from Texas Values.

Native landscaping topic for program

News Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

The Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunch-and-learn educational program will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange, and the topic will be “Native Landscaping.”Guest speaker will be Master Naturalist Carol Daniels.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Oct. 27 to Nov. 2, officers responded to 53 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Oct. 29 – Officer Powe was contacted at the police department in reference to an assault.

Early Voting

In-person, mail-in early voting stats

News Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Early voting by personal appearance in the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5 took place from Monday, Oct. 21 through Friday, Nov. 1. In addition, the regular deadline to submit mail-in ballots was 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov.

storage container catches fire at Warrenton

Storage container catches fire at Warrenton

News Staff

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

A 911 call reporting a storage container on fire at Bar W Field at Warrenton off Highway 237 was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Oct. 29 around 9:08 a.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

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