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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Cybersecurity program set in Weimar

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
In light of ongoing cyber threats faced each day, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library will again sponsor a “Cybersecurity Awareness” program, set for Friday, Aug. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Weimar Public Library.

Fiscal Notes compares state’s regional economies

News Staff
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
In the latest Fiscal Notes, Comptroller researchers share what makes Texas’ regional economies tick, using location quotient (LQ): comparing an industry’s size in a particular area (based on employment) with its size in the national economy.
NEW Executive COMMITTEE MEMBERS SWORN IN – Christyna Fitzpatrick (left) and Arnold Romberg (center) were sworn in as newly elected executive committee members by Dan Mueller (right).

NEW Executive COMMITTEE MEMBERS SWORN IN – Christyna Fitzpatrick (left) and Arnold Romberg (center) were sworn in as newly elected executive committee members by Dan Mueller (right).

Fayette County Republican Party conducts organizational meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Fayette County Republican Party held its organizational meeting to a packed house, full of energy, on Monday, July 22 at the Ag Building in La Grange.The meeting was called to order by newly elected Fayette County Republican chairman Michael P. Schlabach.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Expanded passenger rail again on the table A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.
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Sheriff’s Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
JUNE 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for June.Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of chickens killed by a dog at large. The owner of the dog was located and agreed to settle the issue civilly with the owners of the chickens.
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Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 21-27, officers responded to 62 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 21 – Officer Powe was contacted at the police department in reference to assisting another agency.
Young Farmers have fire safety program

Young Farmers have fire safety program

Young Farmers have fire safety program

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, July23 at the Expo Center. Program chairman was Frank Wick III (right), shown with Gary Eudy (left), who gave an informative program on fire safety and prevention, and L.A. Muehr (center), chapter member.
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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled July 10Castilleja, Francisco Daniel-Possession of marijuana <2 oz. (4-13-24) Moreno, Juan-Duty on striking fixture/ highway landscape >=$200 (6-17-24) Filed July 15 Pasillas, Alexander Jr.
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