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Storybook Theatre of Texas performs at local library. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Storybook Theatre of Texas performs at local library. Sticker Photos By Darrell Vyvjala

Storybook Theatre of Texas performs at local library

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
With a twist on a classic fairy tale, Storybook Theatre of Texas provided an educational performance to an audience of 60 at the Schulenburg Public Library on Friday, June 5.Instead of The Three Little Pigs, “Two Pigs and T.H.E.
Deputy Cody Williams is shown with the nine bundles believed to contain methamphetamine that were seized following a traffic stop on the Nissan SUV. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Deputy Cody Williams is shown with the nine bundles believed to contain methamphetamine that were seized following a traffic stop on the Nissan SUV. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Over 20 pounds of meth found after traffic stop on I-10

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Cody Williams conducted a traffic stop on Interstate 10 westbound that led to the arrest of two individuals from San Antonio for possession of methamphetamine.It occurred on Saturday, June 6 around 10:58 p.m.
The pursuit of a 2010 Jeep Cherokee by law enforcement ended east of Flatonia with the vehicle wrecking into a tree on South Knesek Road, where officers encountered a swarm of bees. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

The pursuit of a 2010 Jeep Cherokee by law enforcement ended east of Flatonia with the vehicle wrecking into a tree on South Knesek Road, where officers encountered a swarm of bees. Photo Courtesy of Fayette County Sheriff’s Department

Pursuit last week ends with wreck, bee swarm

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that Deputy Joe Gonzales attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2010 Jeep Cherokee on FM 609 near Interstate 10 for a traffic violation on Wednesday, June 3 around 5:51 p.m.
Program set for Sunday at Courthouse

Program set for Sunday at Courthouse

Program set for Sunday at Courthouse

News Staff
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
“Old Glory” will become 249 years old on Flag Day, June 14. Fayette County will celebrate this anniversary with song and ceremony in a special program at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 14 on the courthouse lawn in La Grange. The “stars and stripes” were officially adopted by Congress on this day in 1777.
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Arrest made in shooting at trail ride

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Last Wednesday, May 27, Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported that an arrest was made in the fatal shooting that occurred at the “Best Thang Smoking” trail ride.The incident occurred on Saturday, April 26 at the R.C. Pavilion on Munke Road southwest of La Grange.

Regulation changes presented by FCGCD

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Fayette County Groundwater Conservation District General Manager David Van Dresar gave a presentation on regulation updates during the Commissioners Court meeting on Thursday, May 28.Van Dresar summarized changes that the FCGCD Board of Directors approved at a public hearing on May 4.

Lease for wind energy development on Baylor Co. land approved

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
After a very lengthy discussion, the Fayette County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an easement/lease and memorandum of easement for wind energy development between Fayette County and Engie IR Holdings, LLC for lands owned by Fayette County and located in Baylor County.
By 14, Homan edges Vandever in runoff

By 14, Homan edges Vandever in runoff

By 14, Homan edges Vandever in runoff

Melanie Berger
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
After months of anticipation that started with five candidates running in the Republican Primary and two making the runoff election on May 26, Fayette County voters finally know who the next county judge will be – Flatonia resident Josh Homan.
Stolen vehicle recovered, juvenile taken into custody

Stolen vehicle recovered, juvenile taken into custody

Stolen vehicle recovered, juvenile taken into custody

News Staff
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
On Monday, May 25 at approximately 5:35 a.m., Schulenburg Police Department officers received notification from an Automatic License Plate Reader (LPR) about a stolen vehicle headed eastbound on Interstate 10. At approximately 6:06 a.m.
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