Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports on Wednesday afternoon around 12:29 p.m. Drug Interdiction Investigator David Smith conducted a traffic stop on a 2018 GMC Acadia on I-10 westbound at the 661 mile marker for traffic violations.

During contact with the driver many criminal indicators were observed. Consent to search the vehicle was refused, and Smith requested a canine for assistance.

The Schulenburg Sesquicentennial Celebration took place on Saturday, Dec. 2. Activities included speeches by political leaders, a chicken noodle soup and chili cookout, art contests, live music, a lighted Christmas parade and a visit by Santa Claus.

The New Region 13 Education Service Center in La Grange (in the old Bealls building) is on the brink of opening.

‘‘We are waiting on a couple of items, one is a supply chain issue and the other with technology,” said Region 13 Chief Executive Director Rich Elsasser. “As soon as we get both of these items completed we will be able to do a “soft opening” and start hosting workshops at the facility. We do plan on setting up a “Grand Opening” with an open house soon after the equipment is installed as well.”