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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING TO DISCUSS LA GRANGE ISD’S 2022 SCHOOL FIRST FINANCIAL RATING La Grange ISD will hold a public meeting at 6:30 p.m., December 12, 2022 in the La Grange Administration Building Boardroom, 560 North Monroe, La Grange, Texas.

FLATONIA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that, on December 12, 2022, the Board of Trustees of the Flatonia Independent School District will conduct a public hearing at 6:00 p.m. in the Flatonia ISD Secondary Library, located at 400 East 4th Street, Flatonia, Texas 78941, to consider and act upon a resolution designating certain areas as a Reinvestment Zone under Texas Tax Code § 312.0025, in portions of Fayette County, Texas, to be known as “Wild Peach Solar Reinvestment Zone #1”, establishing the boundaries thereof, and providing for an effective date. In determining whether to designate the Reinvestment Zone, the Board of Trustees will consider whether “Wild Peach Solar Reinvestment Zone #1” (i) meets the criteria set forth in Texas Tax Code § 312.0025 for the creation of a reinvestment zone as set forth in the Property Redevelopment and Tax Abatement Act, as amended; and (ii) is reasonably likely to contribute to the expansion of primary employment in the reinvestment zone, or attract major investment in the reinvestment zone that will be a benefit to property in the reinvestment zone and to the school district, and contribute to the economic development of the region of this State in which the school district is located. All interested persons may appear and present testimony and evidence for or against the foregoing. (10-1c)

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Nov. 20-26: Gas Leak/Odor - 2 Medical - 8 Vehicle Fire - 1 Grass Fires - 4 Accidents - 2 Structure Fire - 1.

Fayette County crews set up Christmas decorations on the Courthouse Square this week and folks might notice something different this year – no Christmas tree. For just about as far back as anyone can remember, the County has set up a cedar Christmas tree on the Courthouse lawn.

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will assign a sergeant and three additional Highway Patrol troopers in Fayette County, according to DPS Press Secretary Ericka Miller. The new sergeant, Joshua Banta, will begin duties here on Dec.

The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office has received a number of calls regarding scam phone calls from persons claiming to be with Medicare, the IRS, or other agencies. Many of these groups operate outside of the country where little can be done to put a stop to them or take action against them.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 20-26.

La Grange Police Chief David Gilbreath reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 13-20.

The Alliance for College and Career Student Success (ACCSS) in South-Central Texas partners the Blinn College District with the Columbus, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar Independent School Districts. It is the mission of ACCSS to collaborate as a partnership with rural publicschool districts and institutions of higher education to provide academic and career resources, guidance and support necessary for students to complete a postsecondary or workforce career credential. These partners work collaboratively to help create a cultural change where all students— with the focus on rural, low-income students—are prepared to take (and complete) dual credit classes, as well as stackable certifications and credentials that align to high demand careers.