Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 29Barnett, Trey Joseph-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=1G<4G (2-27-26) (offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Disposition April 29 Korn, Michael Shane-Theft of property >=$300,000...

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Top lawmakers back lifting camp safety lawTop Texas legislators are pushing to waive a new state law that requires camps to install broadband fiber optics in order to legally operate this summer, The Dallas Morning News reported. Scores of camps are struggling to meet the deadline. Lt. Gov.

Highway 77 in La Grange to be closed for construction

The Texas Department of Transportation will start a project in La Grange to rehabilitate the existing roadway on US 77 from SH 71 to FM 155 on Monday, May 18, weather permitting.

Master Gardeners slate program on pest control

The topic for this month's Bluebonnet Master Gardener lunchand- learn program is “Organic Pest Control and Integrated Pest Management in Food Crops,” scheduled for Tuesday, May 12 at the Fayette County Agricultural Building, 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.

Young Farmers have program on water

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held their monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 28 at the Schulenburg Expo Center. Program chairman was Ronnie Wick (right) of Fayette Water Supply Co., who gave a program about the Texas aquifers, the operations of rural water, and the importance of water conservation.

Barn fire extinguished near La Grange

A 911 call reporting a structure on fire on Loehr Road near FM 155 just south of La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Monday, April 27 around 6:15 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day set in La Grange

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Offices of Colorado and Fayette counties will host the the 2026 Colorado/Fayette Pecan Field Day on Wednesday, May 13 at the Fayette Public Library located at 855 South Jefferson St., La Grange.Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the program starting at 9 a.m.

Fayette County Republican Women to host Pastor Steger

The Fayette County Republican Women will host Pastor Ketrich Steger on Wednesday, May 20 at the FrischAuf! Country Club in La Grange. The meeting will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free to all. Lunch is available for $20.

Courthouse Report

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled April 16Obando-Suazo, Elsy Walkeria-Assault causing bodily injury/family violence (13B) (12-19-25) Perez Parra, Antonio-DWI blood alcohol content >=0.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week ofApril 26 to May 2, officers responded to 86 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 26 – Officer Powe responded to the 700th block of Kallus Street in reference to information.