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The Texas Comptroller of Pub - lic Accounts is warning citizens that criminals are sending emails impersonating the agency's Open Record Division, claiming citi - zens have committed a code vi - olation. The Texas Comptroller's office advises not to click on any links in these communications. 02/21/2024 23:00

Sheriff Korenek given patriot award

Sheriff Korenek given patriot award

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek was presented the Patriot Award by Deputy Hardy Hay and a representative from the Department of Defense, in the office of Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) on Feb. 14. 02/21/2024 23:00

Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled

Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance bedazzled

LA GRANGE –They pulled out all the stops for the girls of La Grange Elementary School on Jan 9, with a PTO-sponsored Daughters and Dates Sweetheart Dance. The girls were dressed in beautiful dresses and some with tiaras and pearls, but all with laughter and smiles on their dates’ armsmostly daddies. 02/21/2024 23:00

Casino Royale Night winner with a full house

Casino Royale Night winner with a full house

SEALY – As the betting chips were flying and the cards were being dealt, the crowd at the American Legion Hall in Sealy was in for some serious gambling at the 3rd Annual Casino Royal Night. Win, lose, or draw; it was for a worthy cause to benefit so many. The Sealy American Legion Post 442, Friends of Sealy American Legion, and Charitable Heroes Achieving Memorable Performances (C.H.A.M.P) charitable donations raise the stakes to $600,000. 02/21/2024 23:00

Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup

Small brewery wins big at 2024 Texas Craft Brewers Cup

Hound Song Brewing Co recognized at the annual statewide professional beer competition in Texas 02/21/2024 23:00

Weimar officer presented lifesaving award

Weimar officer presented lifesaving award

WEIMAR - Officer Robin Allen responded to a residence to assist with a medical call of a male not breathing on Dec. 19, 2023. 02/21/2024 23:00

Express Vote ballots available

Express Vote ballots available

Colorado County prides itself on assisting voters with getting their ballots cast and making sure the voices of Colorado County voters are heard by providing accurate voting results. Our mission statement is to uphold a high level of professional election standards in order to earn and preserve public confidence in the electoral process. We recognize that many changes have been made to elections in the last couple of years, both on the local level, and in overall state legislation. Colorado County takes the accuracy and security of the voting process seriously. Elections is an ever-evolving beast and in the spotlight on both a national and local level. 02/21/2024 23:00

Over 60K of dirty money recovered

Over 60K of dirty money recovered

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reported on Feb. 14, around noon, Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith con- ducted a traffic stop on I-10 west bound at the 661 mmile marker on a 2015 white Ford truck for traffic violations. 02/21/2024 23:00

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set

Bluebonnet Master Gardener Annual Plant Sales set

SEALY – The Bluebonnet Master Gardener Association hosts its annual plant sale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. or until sold out. This year’s plant sale will be held at the Levine Park Pavilion at 406 Main St. in Sealy. 02/21/2024 23:00

McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker

McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker

McCullough EL Noon Lions guest speaker 02/21/2024 23:00

Felon found with stolen handgun

Felon found with stolen handgun

CARMINE– Fayette County Deputy Seth Nagel conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in Car - 02/21/2024 23:00

Flatonia PD and FC EMS team up for training session

Flatonia PD and FC EMS team up for training session

Recently, the Fayette County Emergency Medical Services, in conjunction with the Flatonia Police Department, sponsored a Tactical Emergency Casualty Care-Law Enforcement Offi - cer (TECC-LEO) Course. This course focuses on responders working to treat the injured during an active major event while the event is still ongoing. There are courses specifical - ly designed for EMS and re - sponders with medical training, but this course is designed for law enforcement to provide the knowledge and skills they need to provide immediate lifesaving care during an active threat event. It provides training in bleeding (hemorrhage) control and airway maintenance and focuses on im - mediate steps that can be taken to aid seriously injured victims and responders, as well as how to per - 02/21/2024 23:00

Small Farms & Vegetable Conference scheduled

Small Farms & Vegetable Conference scheduled

SEALY – The Horticulture Committee of Austin County, in partnership with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Austin County, will be hosting a Small Farms & Vegetable Conference with 5 TDA CEUs on Friday, Feb. 23, at the American Legion Post #442 located at 1630 Meyer St. in Sealy. 02/14/2024 23:00

Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication

Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication

Tony Tsounakas recognized for service dedication 02/14/2024 23:00

Fayette County EMS leads charge on Trauma-Informed Care

Fayette County EMS leads charge on Trauma-Informed Care

LA GRANGE – Fayette County EMS is at the forefront of redefining how first responders implement trauma-informed care for their personnel in Fayette County. 02/14/2024 23:00

Changes to election law require new disclosures in judicial races Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse encourages parties, candidates to make new disclosures available to voters online

Changes to election law require new disclosures in judicial races Texans Against Lawsuit Abuse encourages parties, candidates to make new disclosures available to voters online

02/14/2024 23:00

UIL makes moves for this year’s realignment

UIL makes moves for this year’s realignment

This was the year for the UIL Realignment, where they decide which schools should be in each district and region. 02/14/2024 23:00

Rice boy’s basketball still rolling

Rice boy’s basketball still rolling

The Rice High School boy’s basketball team has kept their great season going with tons of athletes and great coaching. Head coach John Hunter knows basketball and knows how to get the most out of his players. It also helps that the majority of his team is made up of skilled players with top-notch athleticism. 02/14/2024 23:00

Bellville Lions Club sets fundraiser

Bellville Lions Club sets fundraiser

BELLVILLE – The Bellville Lions Club will be hosting a fundraiser with the theme of Six Flags over Texas. With this event comes a worthy outcome as it benefits its local charitable giving. The Bellville Lions Club gives to charities in a big way. 02/14/2024 23:00

Fayette Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Fayette Community Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

LA GRANGE – The Fayette Community Foundation (FCF) is now accepting applications for their 2024-2025 scholarship awards. 02/14/2024 23:00

Prosperity Bank-Mortgages With Lindsey to cut ribbon

Prosperity Bank-Mortgages With Lindsey to cut ribbon

COLUMBUS – The Columbus Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to a ribbon cutting for Prosperity Bank – Mortgages with Lindsey in front of the Stafford Opera House at 425 Spring St. in Columbus. 02/14/2024 23:00