Public warning system to be tested

The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has announced a statewide test of local alerting systems to evaluate effectiveness and functionality of these public warning tools. The planned drill will be Thursday, April 2.

Grass fire burns 22 acres in Ellinger area

Kimchi highlighted at fermentation workshop

A fermentation workshop held on Thursday, March 26 at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office in La Grange brought kimchi to center stage.The workshop was hosted by the Fayette Public Library; Women, Infants & Children (WIC) office; and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Paxton calls for Hancock’s removalTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton called for Gov. Greg Abbott to remove acting state comptroller Kelly Hancock, calling him an “incompetent loser,” The Dallas Morning News reported.

Copper wire theft reported

On Tuesday, March 17, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department posted on social media that it is investigating a major copper theft. It occurred just off of Highway 71 westbound near Kirtley Road on Saturday night, March 14 between 11 p.m. and midnight.

Free dental care to be offered here Mar. 27-28

The Smithville Community Clinic Health on Wheels (HoW) dental van will visit Schulenburg on March 27–28 bringing free dental services to uninsured adult (18+) residents in the community. The mobile dental clinic will be located at Wolters Park, with appointments available each day from 8 a.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 15-21, officers responded to 85 calls for service and one reportable incident was investigated as follows: •Saturday, March 21 – Officer Whited responded to the 200th block of St.

Republican convention set Mar. 28

The Fayette County Republican Party will conduct all precinct conventions and the county convention on Saturday, March 28 starting at 9 am at the Texas A&M Agrilife Building located at 255 Svoboda Lane in La Grange.Lunch will be provided. The public is invited to attend.

Fayette County Cow/Calf Clinic & Trade Show set

Fayette County beef cattle production ranks in the top three in cow/calf production in the state.

Lavaca River clean-up set March 28 in Hallettsville

The public is invited to participate in the fourth annual Lavaca River clean-up on Saturday, March 28 in downtown Hallettsville.Volunteers will meet at a.m.