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Three volunteer fire departments responded to a fire in the Fayetteville area that included a hay baler, round bales and a hay field. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Three volunteer fire departments responded to a fire in the Fayetteville area that included a hay baler, round bales and a hay field. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

Baler, round bales, hay field catch fire

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A 911 call reporting a hay baler, round bales and a hay meadow fire on Baron Road off Highway 159 in the Fayetteville area was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, June 7 around 4:46 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Tractor, hay bale fire extinguished

Tractor, hay bale fire extinguished

Tractor, hay bale fire extinguished

News Staff
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
A 911 call reporting a tractor and hay bales on fire on Egypt Road off Old Plum Highway west of La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, June 7 around 2:28 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.
Country Oak Boutique holds ribbon cutting

Country Oak Boutique holds ribbon cutting

Country Oak Boutique holds ribbon cutting

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Country Oak Boutique, located at 641 North Main St. in downtown Schulenburg, held a ribbon cutting in conjunction with its grand opening on Saturday, May 18. Owners of the boutique are Charlie and Mary Bartos (cutting the ribbon), Scott and Staci MacDonald, Jason Bartos and Kevin and Megan Bartos.

Small towns, big plans – CVC brings fiber internet to area

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Colorado Valley Communications is out to prove that small towns don't have to settle for less. The La Grange-based cooperative's ambitious five-year, $70 million plan aims to bring fiber internet access to rural communities in parts of Fayette, Lavaca, Colorado and Lee counties.
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Courthouse Report

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled May 13Chavez, Jeremiah Xavier-Possession of marijuana <2 oz.
Police Report

Police Report

Police Report

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 26 to June 1, officers responded to 66 calls for service and seven reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 26 – Officer Castilleja conducted a traffic stop in the 100th block of Kessler Avenue for driving...
CASA volunteer sworn in

CASA volunteer sworn in

CASA volunteer sworn in

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
CASA of Bastrop, Fayette & Lee Counties is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robbie Hawkins (left) as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) by Judge Benton Eskew (right) of Bastrop on May 28. Hawkins transferred from CASA of Central Texas, where she was a CASA for over 10 years.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Phelan wins re-election bid, seeks speaker post again House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, narrowly won reelection in a hotly contested runoff race and has vowed to seek his third term as speaker, drawing threats from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to oppose any of his supporters in the 2024...
La Grange, Muldoon VFDs extinguish house fire at West Point

La Grange, Muldoon VFDs extinguish house fire at West Point

La Grange, Muldoon VFDs extinguish house fire at West Point

News Staff
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
A 911 call reporting a structure fire on Justice Road off Highway 71 in West Point was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, May 31 around 11:30 a.m. according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.The La Grange Volunteer Fire Department was notified and responded to the scene.
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