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House Democrats call for education special session Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project – school vouchers.

Employees of the month for May at SISD

Announced as this month’s employees of the month at Schulenburg ISD at Monday night’s Board of Trustees meeting were: (from left) Richard Hoogendoorn, high school; Adela Lara, junior high; Sarah Wagner, elementary; and (not shown) Martina Herrera, district-wide.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 5-11, officers responded to 63 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 5 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop in the 600th block of east I-10.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Stick er Staff155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 24Carter, James Arther-Aggravated robbery (3-4-24)Adult Felony Cases Filed April 25Catano, Orlando-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B >=4G<200G (2-25-24) McKenzie, Octavian...

Sheriff’s Report

April 2024Sheriff Keith Korenek reports these activities of Fayette County deputies for April.Sgt. Ron Naumann took a report of fraud in which a suspect called the victim and impersonated a bank employee. The victim provided the suspect with their login credentials.

May sales tax allocations issued

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, May 8 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 0.4 percent more than in May 2023.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Flood victims urged caution upon returning homeAs East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.

Flag display of local resident Jim Duffin recognized

The John Everett Chapter, DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), and Robert Rankin Chapter 62, SAR (Sons of the American Revolution), presented Jim Duffin, whose residence is located at Schulenburg, with the American flag display certificate for May.

Five more CASA volunteers sworn in

Five additional volunteers for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties were sworn in on April 30 by Benton Eskew (third from left), county court at law judge in Bastrop County.

Fayette Co. Republican Women to meet May 15

The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 15 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. with an option to purchase lunch for $20 inclusive, payable by cash or check.