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Power grid again reaches record demandThe dog-day heat wave has sent power demands to new records, the Austin American-Statesman reported. With much of the state enduring an excessive heat warning, power demand peaked at 85,559 megawatts last week, breaking a record set last August.

September proclaimed Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Fayette County

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation declaring September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Fayette County with the theme “Wear a Gold Ribbon” to urge all citizens to become aware of childhood cancer.

Texas hunting, fishing licenses went on sale Aug. 15

Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Current-year Texas hunting and fishing licenses (except the Yearfrom- Purchase All-Water Fishing Package) expire at the end of August and licenses for the 2024-25 season went on sale Aug. 15.

Sheriff’s Report

JULY 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for July.Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of a theft at a place of business in Fayetteville. The store owner discovered a handheld product scanner was taken.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of Aug. 11-17, officers responded to 105 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •Aug. 16 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 700th block of Kallus Street in reference to a stolen firearm.•Aug.

Information for Nov. 5 presidential election given

The following voter information for the Nov. 5 presidential election is provided by Terri B. Hefner, Fayette County elections administrator.Key dates•Election Day: Tuesday, Nov. 5•Last day to register to vote: Monday, Oct. 7•First day of early voting by personal appearance: Monday, Oct.

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.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

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.