Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Dispositions July 31 Dodson, James-Fraudulent use/possession of identifying information, # of items <5 (5-3-09). Dismissed; defendant convicted in another case.Cook, Gary Lynn II-Unauthorized absence from community correction facility (8-25-10).

Katy man charged with burglarizing vehicle in Warda area

A Katy man was taken into custody for burglarizing a vehicle in the Warda area on Wednesday, Aug. 14, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 3:57 a.m.

Kolkhorst to speak at Great State Republicans meeting

Great State Republicans is pleased to have State Sen. Lois Kolkhorst as guest speaker for its general meeting on Monday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. at the St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall, 101 N. Market St., Hallettsville.Since 2014, Sen.

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Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported.With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas.

August sales tax allocations total $1.2 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, Aug. 7 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 0.3 percent less than in August 2023.

American Legion Riders officers, members

Schulenburg American Legion Riders officers and members for 2024-25 are (from left) Dallas Canada, member; Herb Fish, director; Gerald Smith, assistant director; Peggy Fish, historian; Warren Del Vecchio, road captain; Donnie Klesel, treasurer; Mike Lonkouski, Rick Kinkaid and Stan Ulcak, members;...

Sons of the American Legion officers, members

Schulenburg American Legion Sons of the American Legion officers and members for 2024-25 are (from left) Herb Fish, commander; Floyd Arndt, vice commander; Dallas Canada, adjutant; Warren Del Vecchio, chaplain; Mike Lonkouski, Donnie Klesel, Rick Kinkaid and Robert Hranicky, members; and (not...

Blinn-Schulenburg offers HVAC certification class

The Blinn College-Schulenburg campus announces a new, non-credit course designed to jump-start careers in the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) industry.This 175-hour, $1,499 course will begin Tuesday, Sept. 24 and scholarships are available for eligible students.

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Pandemic relief funds for schools about to endTexas public schools received more than $19 billion in pandemic relief funds over the last four years, but that pipeline of cash will largely end on Sept. 30, The Texas Tribune reported.

Cybersecurity program set Aug. 23 at Weimar library

Cybercriminals attempt to use their victims' emails or text messages to steal passwords, account numbers or Social Security numbers.On Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m.