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A wildfire in the Texas Panhandle has consumed more than 1 million acres and as of Sunday was just 15% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. It is the largest wildfire in Texas history.

Sober driving reminder for St. Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day is a popular observance, celebrated with festivals, parades and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed on this holiday is higher than average.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Case Filed By Information Filed Feb. 21 Delgado, Abelardo-Possession of controlled substance Penalty Group 2 >=1G<4G (11-11-23) Adult Felony Cases Filed Feb.

Four additional CASA volunteers sworn in

Four additional volunteers for CASA of Bastrop, Fayette and Lee Counties were sworn in on Feb. 27 by Benton Eskew (center), county court at law judge in Bastrop County.

Republican Women to meet March 20

The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 20 at Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club, 575 Country Club Drive in La Grange, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Check-in will begin at 10:45 a.m. with an option to purchase lunch for $20 inclusive, payable by cash or check.

‘Silver & Safe’ driving classes can be scheduled

While successfully completing a traditional defensive driving course has been available to Texas drivers for decades to keep a traffic violation conviction off their driving record, now mature drivers have an alternate option.

TX Dept. of Licensing & Regulation has updated website

The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) has launched a modernized and updated website (www.tdlr.texas. gov) designed to make it easier and faster for users to locate the information they need.

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Early voting ends Friday Early voting in the March 5 primary election ends Friday with a host of candidates on the ballot in both parties, including president, U.S. Senate, all 38 Texas U.S.

League of Women Voters group sets ‘Women Making History’ March10

The League of Women Voters of South Central Texas will host its second annual Women Making History event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 10 at Schulenburg's historic Sengelmann Hall.

Curbside voting process, qualifications explained

Curbside voting is available in Fayette County for voters physically unable to enter the polling place without assistance or likelihood of injury.