On the Tuesday, Nov. 5 General Election ballot

The following shows the order of the Nov. 5 General Election ballot (the official ballot will also include Spanish).INSTRUCTION NOTE:1. Vote for the candidate of your choice in each race by darkening in the oval ( ● ) provided to the left of the name of the candidate.2.

State Parks Day offers free admission Nov. 3

On Sunday, Nov. 3, visitors will get free day-use entry at all Texas State Parks in honor of Texas State Parks Day, a tradition born from 2023’s centennial celebration.“Any day in a Texas State Park is a good day,” said Rodney Franklin, director of Texas State Parks.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

5th Circuit Court removes judge from foster care suit The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a three-judge panel faulting U.S.

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.

Stealing or vandalizing road signs can compromise safety, lead to legal action

Stealing or vandalizing road signs might seem like a harmless prank but the Texas Department of Transportation would like to remind everyone that it can have serious legal consequences and pose a significant safety risk to the traveling public.

LWV providing Voters Guide

The League of Women Voters of Texas has published its nonpartisan 2024 General Election Voters Guide, which can be found on VOTE411.org, at LWVTexas.org, and in libraries and other public places across Texas.VOTE411.

October sales tax allocations total $1.1 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for October, 1.2 percent less than in October 2023.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed By Information Filed Oct.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins next week Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 7.

Sheriff’s Report

September 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for September.Sgt. Ron Naumann checked on an illegally parked vehicle on Schramm Road near FM 153. Body armor was observed in plain view in the vehicle.