Disturbance call in Swiss Alp area ends up in arrest for drugs, gun

Deputy Duane Meagher was dispatched to a residence off Lidiak Road in the Swiss Alp area for a disturbance on Wednesday, July 20 at around 12:14 a.m., according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek. Deputies Dustin Kieschnick, A.J. Gonzales, and Seth Nagel responded to assist.

Fayette County surpasses 700 mark on drought index

The Keetch-Byram Drought Index for the Fayette County reached 719 within the past week, Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau noted in a press release on July 25. KBDI values from 600-800 are often associated with severe drought.

SISD’s athletic handbook discussed

Schulenburg ISD’s Board of Trustees got clarification on a few items in the athletic handbook at its meeting Monday, July 25. The issue of enforcing the rule on boys’ hair length was brought up last month, when Athletic Director Walt Brock was not present at the meeting.

Sticker raising single-issue price for first time in over 15 years

Coinciding with the start of the Sticker’s 129th year of publication, its newspaper racks will change to the display pictured to accommodate an increase in the single-issue price.

City Council holds brief meetings in July

The Schulenburg City Council’s two meetings this month totaled a little less than an hour and included only two action items.

County EMC questioned by commissioners

Fayette County Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Moreau faced a myriad of queries at last Thursday’s Commissioners Court meeting and had his request for a new truck denied.