Proclamation signed for National EMS Week

Emergency Medical Services were recognized across the nation during National EMS Week, observed May 19-25 this year, which marked its 50th anniversary.

In-person, mail-in early voting stats

Early voting by personal appearance in the Republican and Democratic Runoff Elections held on Tuesday, May 28 took place from Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24.In addition, the regular deadline to submit mail-in ballots was 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28.

Nietsche retiring as FEC's general manager

After four decades of dedicated service, Gary Don Nietsche, esteemed general manager of Fayette Electric Cooperative, prepares to embark on his well-deserved retirement on July 1.His journey with Fayette Electric began on Feb.

Houston men arrested during traffic stop near Flatonia

Two Houston men were arrested following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 about two miles east of Flatonia on Friday, May 17, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that around 9:32 a.m.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 19-24, officers responded to 64 calls for service and two reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 21 – Sgt. Roggenkamp responded to the 600th block of Wolf Street in reference to assault family-violence.

Courthouse Report

155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed May 8Murphy, Troy Jamal-Assault causing bodily injury to date/family/household member (13A) (12-22-22)(offense date is in parenthesis)155th District Court Civil Court Cases Filed•Contract-Consumer/ Commercial/Debt (May 13-16) Cavalry...

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Additional disaster assistance approvedSeven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disasterdamaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov.

Texas Beach Watch program monitors water quality

Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., invites Texans to utilize the Texas General Land Office’s (GLO) Texas Beach Watch resources during the 2024 beach season.

June 19 proclaimed ‘Emancipation Day’ in Fayette County

The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation which declares June 19 as Emancipation Day in Fayette County, during its regular meeting held on Thursday, May 23. The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President Abraham Lincoln on Jan. 1,1863.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of May 12-18, officers responded to 70 calls for service and five reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •May 12 – Sgt. Roggenkamp responded to the 1200th block of South Street in reference to terroristic threat.