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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
155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed July 3Coker, Louden Zachary Wylde-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 >=4G<400G (4-5-24)(offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Disposition July 1 Harper, Jaylen David-Evading arrest/ detention with...
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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.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

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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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Compiled By Sticker StaffFayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled June 25Fields, Keyshann Malik-Possession of marijuana >2 oz.<=4 oz.
Champions Valley Brangus bull receives award

Champions Valley Brangus bull receives award

Champions Valley Brangus bull receives award

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Champions Valley Brangus of Schulenburg was awarded the Ultra Black Show Bull of the Year 2023-24 by the International Brangus Breeders Association on June 28 in Waco. The bull is Champ Mr Limitless 150J7 who won awards at seven shows in four states, traveling 7,020 miles.
Area Sales Tax Allocations

Area Sales Tax Allocations

Sales tax allocations for July total $1.1 billion

News Staff
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, July 10 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for July, 0.2 percent less than in July 2023.
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