Driver Gets DWI After Nearly Crashing into House on July 4

A Plantersville man took a trip to jail after wrecking his car and nearly crashing into a house in Schulenburg Saturday night, July 4. According to a report from Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek, 25-year-old Dalton Slatter of Plantersville was driving south on FM 2672 in a 2019 Acura MDX.
A suspected drunk driver narrowly avoided hitting a house on the west side of Schulenburg on July 4. Photo courtesy of Schulenburg Police

If These Walls Could Talk

Stories I’ve Been Told A Monthly Feature by ELAINE THOMAS No reputable chronicle of Texas dancehalls would dare overlook Swiss Alp. Through the hard work of the Egon and Marian Tietjen family, the old wooden structure between Schulenburg and La Grange has earned its rightful place in state history.
If These Walls Could Talk

Youth Mental Health First Aid Program Offered In August

Youth Mental Health First Aid USA is an eight hour public education program which introduces participants to the unique risk factors and warning signs of mental health problems in adolescents, builds understanding of the importance of early intervention and teaches individuals how to help an adolescent in crisis or one who is experiencing a mental health challenge.

Back With Blinn Pushed Back Until August

In June, Blinn announced its Back With Blinn plan, which outlines the College’s strategies for the return of employees and students to our campuses. Before returning to campus, employees and students must self-certify that they are not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, have not tested positive and have not come into contact with anyone with symptoms. Additionally, all employees must continue to self-certify weekly before returning to campus.

Hurricanes Can Destroy Homes and End Droughts

Hurricanes: those state size directions just the same as a storms that just seem to change street. They bringing enough squirrel does going across the rain to cover a quarter of the state in a foot of water and cars and toss them around like strong enough winds to pick up a child with a temper tantrum.
Hurricanes Can Destroy Homes and End Droughts

Fayette County Now Has 100 COVID Cases

The Fayette County Office of Emergency Management reported over the weekend the county’s 100th confirmed case of coronavirus. A fourth person in the county died from the disease over the weekend as well.

Chris Joplin Kills 60 Hogs in June

Local hog hunter, Chris Joplin, reported harvesting a total of 60 hogs for the month of June. Chris has been working hard to bring down the numbers of hogs in the area since he moved out to Muldoon. There have also been some hogs removed from the population by vehicles. Black hogs on the road are hard to see and cause lots of damage. Be careful when out and about.
Chris Joplin Kills 60 Hogs in June
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