Several New State Laws Take Effect in 2024

Our property tax code is undergoing a ton of changes as we head into the new year, thanks to several bills passed by the Texas Legislature last session that officially take effect next week. A total of 31 new laws will hit the books starting Monday, Jan.

Sages and Saints NewYears Party

New Life Methodist Church Fellowship Hall located at 1215 N. Von Minden will host a New Years Party on Dec. 31 from 7-9 p.m. Bring your party hats and your favorite dessert, hors d’oeuvres and punch will be furnished.

A Matter of Balance Series Starts Feb. 6

The “A Matter of Balance” (AMoB) series; which is being copartnered by the Schulenburg Public Library, Fayette County Committee on Aging, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service of Fayette County, will be conducted starting Tuesday, Feb. 6.

The AMoB is a series of 8 twohour sessions which will be conducted each Tuesday and Thursday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. through Feb. 29 in the Schulenburg Public Library meeting room, 310 Simpson Street.

Fayette County Fire Calls Report

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Dec. 10-16: Fire Alarms - 4 Structure Fires - 2 Smoke Reports - 4 Vehicle Fire - 1 Medical - 3 Accidents - 3 Tank Battery Fire - 1 Electrical Fire - 1

Tiny Towns’ Sales Add Up In Big Way

For the first time ever, Round Top has nudged Flatonia out of the third place spot among Fayette County towns for sales tax collections. The final monthly payment for 2023 pushed Round Top to a total of $482,118 for the year.

Animal Shelter Took in 28 Animals Last Week

As of Dec. 15, total intake for the Gardenia E. JanssenAnimal Shelter is 1559: 730 dogs and 829 cats in need.As of Dec. 15, the shelter has 88 animals in care: 33 dogs/55 cats. This number includes animals in the facility, in foster care for medical, waiting on available space, or awaiting transport to rescue partner. The shelter offers a discount voucher program to the citizens of Fayette Co. for the spay/neuter of family pets. Call (979) 966-0021 for more info.

Dec. 9-15 Stats: Intake: 28 Adoptions: 14 to Rescue: 9 Return to Owner: 1

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