April sales tax allocations total $1.03 billion

Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced on Wednesday, April 10 that he was sending cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.03 billion in local sales tax allocations for April, 5.5 percent more than in April 2023.

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‘Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

Business property tax renditions due April 15

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that Monday, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property.

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 31 to April 6, officers responded to 124 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •April 3 – Officer Castilleja responded to the 600th block of Upton Avenue in reference to reckless...

Dippel gives program at Young Farmers meeting

The Schulenburg Young Farmers held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 26 at the Schulenburg Expo Center.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor Cases Filed March 19 Castillo,Victor Manuel-Reckless driving (1-12-24) Filed March 22 Wright, Carl-Criminal trespass (2-24-24) Alexander, James-Interfering with public duties (2-11-24) Dial, Kedrick Lynn-Possession of...

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Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

RWHC sets dental/mental health/medical screenings

Rural Whole Health Coalition will offer free dental, mental health and medical screenings in Schulenburg on Friday, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wolters Park.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff 155th District Court Adult Felony Cases Filed by Information Filed March 13 Davidson, Tony Shareel-Assault of family/household member with previous conviction (13B) (2-13-24) Garcia, Emicel Artigas-Violation of motor fuel tax requirements (11-27-23) Murray,...

Police Report

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of March 24-30, officers responded to 91 calls for service and 10 reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •March 25 – Officer Powe conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 westbound near mile marker 674.