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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns Drought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.

Anytime Fitness Schulenburg staff includes (from left) Lauren Ralph, head trainer; Amanda Brown, sales manager; Mitchell Martin Bailey, regional manager/owner; Kim Bubela, owner/coach; and Abraham Centeno, coach.

Anytime Fitness earns ‘Club Purple’ award for second consecutive year

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

In a testament to its unwavering commitment to health and fitness, Anytime Fitness Schulenburg has again been presented the prestigious Club Purple award for the second consecutive year.

Carport, vehicle fire extinguished in west part of county

News Staff

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

A 911 call reporting a structure fire on Country Way Road near Bartons Creek Road in western Fayette County near Smithville was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Sunday, June 9 around 7:56 p.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.

CVC, Rotary Club recognized for contributions to County EMS

Melanie Berger

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Colorado Valley Communications and the La Grange Rotary Club were recognized during the Fayette County Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, June 13.Both entities funded EMS personnel who became paramedics through reimbursements to them for their school tuition.

KJZT Family Life Holman Society representatives were on hand to accept a Flag Day proclamation signed by Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller. Shown are (from left) Joy Kovar, KJZT state director; Janie Neiser, KJZT Holman Society president, Judge Mueller; and Lori Leer, KJZT Holman Society vice president.

County judge signs proclamation for Flag Day

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller has proclaimed Friday, June 14 as Flag Day in Fayette County, with the KJZT Family Life Holman Society accepting the proclamation.

‘100 deadliest days’ for teen drivers have begun

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The 100 deadliest days for teenage drivers – the days between Memorial Day and Labor Day – have started.

Program on native grasses slated at Weimar library

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The Friends of the Weimar Public Library and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Colorado County will present “Native Grasses and Plants” at the Weimar Public Library from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, June 21.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of June 2-7, officers responded to 70 calls for service and nine reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •June 2 – Officer Krenek responded to the 1000th block of Williams Avenue in reference to a disturbance.

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Courthouse Report

News Staff

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

155th District CourtCivil Court Cases Filed•Civil Case Related to Criminal Matter (May 30) In re: Forfeiture hearing, Oliverio Andrade Campos•Civil Cases-Other (May 28) Michael Robbins vs. Teressa Hutton•Contract-Consumer/ Commercial/Debt (May 22) Ally Bank vs.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

35 Texas counties eligible for individual disaster aid Residents in a total of 35 Texas counties now qualify for individual disaster assistance following a series of severe storms and flooding that began in late April, The Dallas Morning News reported.

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