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Four plant-related classes set at Blinn-Schulenburg

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Blinn College-Schulenburg campus is offering four plant-related courses this fall.Classes will range from vegetable gardening to natural health remedies. They are:•“Central Texas Vegetable Gardening,” Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 17 and 19.

25th annual Texas Sales Tax Holiday slated Aug. 9-11

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-11. This will be the 25th year of Texas’ oldest sales tax holiday, an annual event since 1999.

Young Farmers set hay show at Fayette Co. Fair

News Staff
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 57th annual hay show on Wednesday, Aug. 28 and Thursday, Aug. 29 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Aug. 28 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds. The hay sale will begin at 8 p.m.

National Corn Month being observed

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller proudly joins farmers nationwide in celebrating National Corn Month this July.Texas corn producers plant over 2 million acres of corn annually, contributing a remarkable $1.7 billion to the state’s economy each year.
On Highway 290 eastbound, the Ledbetter and Carmine volunteer fire departments extinguished a fire in a Penske truck that was fully engulfed upon arrival. Photos Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff's Office

On Highway 290 eastbound, the Ledbetter and Carmine volunteer fire departments extinguished a fire in a Penske truck that was fully engulfed upon arrival. Photos Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff's Office

Truck fires extinguished on Highway 290, Highway 71

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Two truck fires were reported in separate locations in Fayette County on Thursday, July 18, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek. Sheriff Korenek reports that around 10:49 a.m.
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Courthouse Report

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Tuesday, July 23, 2024
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Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 14-20, officers responded to 80 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 15 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 eastbound near mile marker 668.
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State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

News Staff
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
PUC outlines consumer protection rulesAs the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.
The Fayette County Sheriff 's Office was the recipient of a $3,504 grant from The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA. Shown at the check presentation are (front row, from left) Deputy Seth Nagel and Sgt. Ron Naumann; (back row) Lt. David Beyer; John Salem, representing Friends of NRA; Sheriff Keith Korenek; Dennis Brower and Craig Schulz, representing Friends of NRA; and Sgt. Angela Lala.

The Fayette County Sheriff 's Office was the recipient of a $3,504 grant from The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA. Shown at the check presentation are (front row, from left) Deputy Seth Nagel and Sgt. Ron Naumann; (back row) Lt. David Beyer; John Salem, representing Friends of NRA; Sheriff Keith Korenek; Dennis Brower and Craig Schulz, representing Friends of NRA; and Sgt. Angela Lala.

FCSO gets NRA Foundation/Friends of NRA grant

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has received a grant from The NRA Foundation and Friends of NRA in the amount of $3,504, according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 7-13, officers responded to 93 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 8 – Sgt.
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