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Local man, 64, fatally shot by his son

Ricky Machicek, 64, of Schulenburg was found deceased from an apparent gunshot wound inside a residence at 201 Upton Ave. Saturday, June 24, according to the Schulenburg Police Department.

Sludge box doesn’t get clean vote from aldermen

Following a debate on the immediate need of a fourth “sludge box” for the wastewater plants as well as a discussion on paying for the unbudgeted item, the Schulenburg City Council approved the purchase by a 3-2 vote at its meeting on Tuesday, June 20.

Helicopter EMS issue addressed

Fayette County offices have received a number of calls regarding the changes in the emergency healthcare here specifically relating to air ambulance services.
Buggin’ out at Public Library

Buggin’ out at Public Library

Buggin’ out at Public Library

Youngsters learned about some of the bugs that live in their backyards at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday morning, June 23. Several volunteered to take part in the program put on by members of the Victoria County Master Gardeners Association.
SPD officers found the marijuana and handgun shown above after a traffic stop early Friday morning.

SPD officers found the marijuana and handgun shown above after a traffic stop early Friday morning.

Traffic stop leads to arrest for drugs, gun

On Friday, June 23 at approximately 2:28 a.m., Schulenburg Police Department officers stopped a 2015 Chevy car at The Texan for multiple traffic violations. While speaking with the driver, officers smelled an odor of Marijuana coming from the vehicle.
State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

Abbott vetoes bills; feud with Patrick grows Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claimed last week that Gov. Greg Abbott is sabotaging the Senate’s work because of their ongoing feud over which approach to property tax reform is best, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Traffic stop on June 18 leads to three drug arrests

Three were arrested on drug charges after DeputyAustin Moore conducted a traffic stop on Sunday, June 18 at approximately 3:50 a.m. in the La Grange area. Moore observed several criminal indicators while speaking to the occupants of the vehicle.
Larry Reddish

Larry Reddish

Deputy makes drug arrest after seeing man slumped over in vehicle at Amigos

On Wednesday June 14 at approximately 2:48 a.m., Sgt. Ryan Meagher was at Amigos Country Store in Flatonia, when he observed a male subject slumped over at the wheel of his parked vehicle, according to a press release from the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office. Contact was made with the male subject.

Local man apprehended in criminal mischief case

A Schulenburg man was arrested in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 17 after Schulenburg Police Department officers responded to a call of a subject threatening to cause an altercation at a local residence.