State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott demands probe into power outagesMore than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why.

Clean, drain, dry boats to halt invasive species spread

The Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD) is urging boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.

Fiscal Notes analyzes population, economy by region

In the latest Fiscal Notes, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts examines the agency’s recently updated regional reports with 10 statistics illustrating Texas' continuing trend of strong economic and population growth.

City gives reminders about garbage toters

The City of Schulenburg would like to remind residential and commercial garbage customers about the curbside collection guidelines for its toters, which have been in use since October 2019.The guidelines are:• Please make sure the toter is out by 6 a.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of June 30 to July 6, officers responded to 85 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 1 – Officer Powe responded to the 600th block of East Interstate 10 in reference to assisting another...

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff155th District Court Adult Felony CasesFiled June 18Ramsey, Arthur Jr.-Possession of child pornography, child younger than 10 years of age, IAT (4-24-24) Ramsey, Arthur Jr.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Proposed fed rule would protect workers from extreme heatA year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

Berger, Geesaman to attend GOP convention

Two ladies will represent this area at the 2024 Republican National Convention to be held July 14-18 in Milkaukee, Wis. All delegates and alternates to the Republican National Convention are chosen at the state convention.

Drug arrest made during traffic stop on I-10 near Engle

A narcotics arrest was made during a traffic stop on Interestate 10 near Engle on Friday, June 21, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 8:43 p.m.

Deputy finds cocaine during stop on I-10 near Flatonia

Narcotics were located during a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about two miles east of Flatonia on Wednesday, June 26, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that at approximately 9:58 p.m.