Government-Business

CARTS offering free rides for senior citizens

CARTS, in partnership with the Capital Area Council of Governments, Area Agency on Aging and ADRC of the Capital Area, announces a new initiative that provides free rides for senior citizens.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Electric demand could nearly double by 2030The chief of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas told state lawmakers recently that the state’s power demand could nearly double in just six years.

Impaired driving reminder coincides with July 4th

This Independence Day, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Watch UR BAC are reminding drivers about the deadly consequences of drug-impaired driving.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of June 16-22, officers responded to 74 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •June 16 – Officer Vincent was contacted at the Police Department in reference to theft.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed June 12Marchand, Rahman La Narde Jr.
Partners Insurance has grand opening, ribbon cutting at new location

Partners Insurance has grand opening, ribbon cutting at new location

Partners Insurance has grand opening, ribbon cutting at new location

Partners Insurance, a trusted Schulenburg insurance brokerage, is excited to announce the grand opening of its new office at 723 Upton Ave. The celebration took place on Friday, June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. and marked a significant chapter in the firm’s history.
Fayette Electric’s new headquarters facility is located at 2111 North Von Minden Road, one block off Highway 77 behind the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Fayette Electric’s new headquarters facility is located at 2111 North Von Minden Road, one block off Highway 77 behind the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Fayette Electric Cooperative headquarters moves to new location

Fayette Electric Cooperative has moved to its new location and officially reopened effective Wednesday, June 19, after being closed June 17-18 to make the transition.
Traffic stop leads to arrest of two Smithville men

Traffic stop leads to arrest of two Smithville men

Traffic stop leads to arrest of two Smithville men

Two Smithville men were arrested after a weapon and drugs were found during a traffic stop near Kirtley on Tuesday, June 11, according to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.At approximately 12:49 a.m., Sgt.
Area Sales Tax Allocations

Area Sales Tax Allocations

Sales tax allocations for June total $1.1 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, June 11 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for June, 6.8 percent more than in June 2023.