Constitution Week in Fayette County proclaimed

The Fayette County Commissioners Court approved and signed a proclamation on Thursday, Sept. 12, declaring the week of Sept. 15-21 as Constitution Week in Fayette County.

Two arrested for chainsaw theft from Tractor Supply

A 911 call reporting that a male subject stole a chainsaw from Tractor Supply in La Grange was received by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, Sept. 10 around 5 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.The caller also reported that the subject left walking toward Sutherland Lumber.La...

Commissioners Court sets tax rate, approves budget

The Fayette County Commissioners Court set the tax rate and approved the County budget for 2025 at its regular meeting on Thursday, Sept. 12.The Court approved setting the property tax rate at $0.41189 per $100 of taxable value, slightly lower than last year’s rate of $0.41196, along with adopting...

SPD gives school zone reminder

After hearing comments like “there weren’t any lights on” numerous times following traffic stops around Schulenburg ISD, the Schulenburg Police Department issued a reminder about the school zone speed limits on streets around the campuses.

Burglary call on Anchor Ranch Loop leads to arrest of Gonzales man

A Gonzales man was arrested on multiple charges following an incident that occurred in an area between Flatonia and Cistern on Monday, Sept. 9, according to Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek.Sheriff Korenek reported that around 10:52 p.m., the Fayette County Sheriffs Office received a 911 call...

Smithville woman arrested for burglary in West Point

Fayette County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Wesly Arrison was dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of West Point Loop in West Point on Thursday, Sept. 5 at approximately 8 p.m. in reference to a burglary in progress.Deputy Jason Fowler responded to assist and the property owner reported seeing...