Hospitality training slated for May 20 in Fayetteville

The Green Door Fund, a program of the Fayette Community Foundation, and Arts for Rural Texas are hosting a two-hour hospitality training called “Communication is the Key” on Monday May 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Ross Gallery at Arts for Rural Texas in Fayetteville.

LCRA awards grant to Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Dept.

A$50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority will help the Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Department outfit a recently purchased fire truck with new, more effective rescue tools.

LCRA ‘Steps Forward Day’ includes painting project in Schulenburg

Hundreds of Lower Colorado RiverAuthority employees picked up paint brushes, shovels and more to volunteer on dozens of community projects throughout Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day, held this year on April 12.

Bert & Bill’s to offer taxi, cleaning services

The start of a new, local business – Bert & Bill’s, LLC – was introduced with a gathering at Wolters Park Pavilion on Saturday, April 27. Shown above are (from left) co-owner Clarisse Berry, owner Dr. Virginia Glass Berry, and manager Garvin Burley.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of April 21-27, officers responded to 73 calls for service and three reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 21 – Officer Powe responded to the 100th block of Huser Blvd.

Traffic stop on I-10 leads to drug, money laundering arrests

Drug and money laundering arrests were made by Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith following a traffic stop on Interstate 10 on Tuesday, April 23, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reports that at around 11 a.m.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

High-end electrical users could strain grid The growth of industrial-scale users of power could strain the Texas power grid, ERCOT’s chief announced last week.

Colorado Valley explains plan for expanding fiber internet

Colorado Valley Communications announces that high-speed fiber internet is now available in the Schulenburg area as part of a five-year construction project to expand its fiber network.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Stick er Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed By Information Filed April 10Catlin, Christopher Lee-Unauthorized absence from community correction facility (3-21-24) Olaniyan, Tojuwa Princewill-Possession of marijuana >4 oz.<=5 lbs.

GSR to host Runoff Election forum May 6 in Hallettsville

Great State Republicans will host a question-and-answer forum on Monday, May 6 at 6 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Hallettsville for Runoff Election candidates in two races in Lavaca County.