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Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
High gas prices eating into Texans’ budgetsThe average price for a gallon of gasoline in Texas has risen from $2.55 in early February to $3.91 as of Sunday, according to AAA. Diesel prices hover around $5 a gallon.

SBA offers disaster loans due to drought

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Texas to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Nov. 1, 2025.
Anthony Tamayo

Anthony Tamayo

Narcotics Unit makes drug arrest during traffic stop

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Fayette County Narcotics Unit made a drug arrest during a traffic on State Highway 159 northeast of La Grange on Thursday, April 23.At approximately 10:45 a.m., the Narcotics Unit stopped a 2013 black Dodge Dart in the 2500 block of SH 159.
The Texas Commission on Jail Sta ndards issued a Certificate of Compliance to the Fayette County Jail, displayed by Jail Administrator Brad Neville (left) shown with Sheriff Keith Korenek (right).

The Texas Commission on Jail Sta ndards issued a Certificate of Compliance to the Fayette County Jail, displayed by Jail Administrator Brad Neville (left) shown with Sheriff Keith Korenek (right).

Fayette County Jail gets Certificate of Compliance

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that the Fayette County Jail passed inspection.On April 22, the jail was inspected by Michael Garrett, an inspector for the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.
KCs participate in ‘texas trash Off’

KCs participate in ‘texas trash Off’

KCs participate in ‘Texas Trash Off’

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Schulenburg Knights of Columbus Council 2902 and friends of the KCs participated in the Don't Mess with Texas “Texas Trash Off.' This annual event held each April involves groups across the state with hearts as big as Texas working to make Texas roads more beautiful.
Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Stic Ker Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed April 15Austin, Ila Jewel-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 1/1-B <1G (1-23-25) Adult Felony Cases Filed April 16Brown, Justin Marshall-DWI 3rd or more (1-13-26) Gutierrez, Aaron Paul-Organized retail theft...
HIGHLIGHTS

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Texas awards first $400 million in school vouchers State officials began sending out the first notices to families awarded education vouchers last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. In the first round, 42,644 qualified, mostly students with special needs who are considered the highest priority.

Sticker garners 11 awards in two press assn. contests

News Staff
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Two regional press associations held their joint annual conventions April 16-18 in Port Lavaca. Each invited members to enter work from 2025 in “better newspaper” contests prior to the event and the Sticker brought home a total of 11 awards.
Commemorating the new collaboration between Prairie View A&amp;M University Extension Office and Fayette County are: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) Extension Agent Ronnie McDonald, and Assistant Program Leader Natriez Peterson. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Commemorating the new collaboration between Prairie View A&amp;M University Extension Office and Fayette County are: (front, from left) Precinct 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann, Precinct 3 Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff, County Judge Dan Mueller, Precinct 2 Commissioner Clint Sternadel, Precinct 1 Commissioner Jason McBroom; (back, from left) Extension Agent Ronnie McDonald, and Assistant Program Leader Natriez Peterson. Photo By Melanie Berger / Courtesy of Flatonia Argus

Fayette County added to Prairie View A&M community, economic development program

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
At its meeting last Thursday, the Fayette County Commissioners Court heard about the extension program specializing in community and economic development at Prairie View A&M University Extension which is being extended to Fayette County.
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