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Young Farmers seeking entries in hay show at Fair

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their 59th annual hay show on Wednesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 3 in conjunction with the Fayette County Fair in La Grange.Judging will take place at 1 p.m. on Wednesday Sept. 2 at the Emily Fritsch Pavilion at the Fairgrounds.

VFds respond to fire near la Grange

VFDs respond to fire near La Grange

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

A 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 2000th block of U.S. Highway 77 just south of La Grange near Country Club Drive was received by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office on Monday, July 20 around 4:26 p.m., according to Sheriff Keith Korenek.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

New challenge to school funding systemThe Midland school district is suing Education Commissioner Mike Morath and other state leaders in another challenge to the state’s public school finance system, known as “Robin Hood,” according to The Texas Tribune.

Courthouse Report

Compiled By Sticker Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Fayette County Court Adult Misdemeanor CasesFiled July 6-17Russell, Shannon Melton-Criminal trespass (5-31-26) Daigle, Armand Elphege Jr.

Prairie View A&M’s 150th anniversary recognized

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Prairie View A&M’s 150th anniversary recognized The Fayette County Commissioners Court signed a proclamation recognizing Prairie View A&M University on its 150th anniversary at its regular meeting on July 23. Prairie View A&M University was established on Aug.

Police Report

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports that during the week of July 19-25, officers responded to 60 calls for service and four reportable incidents were investigated as follows: •July 19 – Officer Powe responded to the 200th block of West I-10 Frontage Road in reference to an intoxicated...

Sophie Vinklarek (right), graduate of Smithville High School, was selected to receive Fayette Electric Cooperative’s “luck of the draw” scholarship. Vinklarek was congratulated by FEC general manager and CEO Doug Lambert (left).

Over 500 attend Fayette Electric Cooperative's annual membership meeting

News Staff

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

More than 500 people attended Fayette Electric Cooperative’s annual membership meeting on July 15 at the KC Community Center in La Grange, demonstrating the strong connection between the cooperative and the communities it serves.

HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gary Borders ~ Gborders@texaspress.com

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

Flooding batters Hill Country once again A massive amount of rain once again engulfed the Hill Country, causing widespread flooding in several counties, including Uvalde, Kerr, Kendall and Gillespie. At least two fatalities were reported near Comfort and Uvalde.More than 270 people were rescued.

Area Unemployment Rates

County’s unemployment increases to 4.6% in June, state’s rate ticks up slightly

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Texas Workforce Commission released labor market statistics for June last week and they showed that the statewide seasonally-adjusted unemployment rose 0.1 of a percent to 4.4 percent.Fayette and eight surrounding counties saw more significant increases in their rates (not seasonally adjusted).

FCRTA members take part in Live Smart Expo

News Staff

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

The Fayette County Retired Teachers Association (FCRTA) participated in the Live Smart Expo hosted by the Fayette Memorial Funeral Home and New Life Methodist Church Friends and Fellowship recently.

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