Fayette County Deputies Make Arrest in Fraud Case
Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that on Oct. 11 Deputy AJ Gonzales took a report in reference to fraudulent charges being made on a victim’s bank account. Investigator Marc Bennett, along with Narcotics Investigators, began an investigation into the matter. Subsequent investigation led to a search warrant being obtained for a residence in the West Point area, which was served on Oct. 12. As a result of the search warrant, approximately five pounds of stolen mail containing identify information was located in the residence. Investigators also found methamphetamine, a shotgun, and criminal instruments involved in the criminal activity. Arrested at the residence, was Michelle Phillips, 43, of West Point, for Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Information, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, and Possession of Methamphetamines.
City of La Grange Fall Cleanup Week Oct. 24-28
The City of La Grange has designated Oct. 24-28 as Fall Cleanup Week. The City will pick up one free load of brush during this week. One load of brush is defined as not more than one pickup truck load. If you have logs, please separate them from the branches. Also, please make sure there is no trash mixed in with the brush. The following schedule will be observed:8 Oct. 24 and 25: South Side of the City (Travis St. – Hwy. 71 Bus.) Oct. 26 and 27: North Side of the City Waste Management will be doing the curbside bulky pickup on Oct. 22. The City will also have roll off containers available to our residential utility customers for hard to dispose of items. The containers will be located at the City Service Center inside the yard and customers will have to show their utility bill receipt to be able to discard their items.
Fayette County Republican Women
The Fayette County Republican Women will hold their monthly meeting onThursday, Oct. 20 at the La Grange City Hall, 155 E. Colorado in La Grange. Guest speaker will be Zack Ezer, Fayette County Republican Party Vice Chair and a firearms industry manufacturers’ representative. He will inform those in attendance on “automatic” weapons, accessories, and ammunition specifically, those that the Biden administration is attempting to ban from sales and confiscate from law-abiding citizens. Social time starts at 6 p.m. FCRW’s business meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. For more information on FCRW, visit www.fcrwtx.org.
Bowling Results
Tuesday Night Mixed League Week 5 – Oct. 4, 2022 Strike Force 17 LewardAnders & Sons, Inc. 13 CRS 12 Just Us 11.5 Bougie Bowlers 11 Ron’s Bowl of Nuts 10.5 Halpain Construction #2 10 Re-Racks 10 A-Prime Water Well Service 8 WDGaS 7 Taki’s 7 Halpain Construction #1 3 High Team Game: Scratch – Halpain Construction #2 845; Handicap – Halpain Construction #2 957.
Fayette County 4-H Competes In State Fair Livestock Judging
Fayette County 4-H members competed in the State Fair of Texas Livestock Judging Contest on Monday, Oct. 10 in Dallas. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team 2 placed 9th overall. Team members consisted of Kullen Kutac, Addison Berckenhoff, Alexis Berckenhoff, and Adalyn Carrales. Kullen was 2nd high in Sheep/Goats and Addison Berckenhoff was 9th high in Sheep/Goats. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team 3 placed 10th overall. Team members consisted of Rheagan Karisch, Abraham McBride, Crockett Guenther, and Kaisley Janecka. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team 1 placed 54th overall. Team members consisted of Rilan Karisch, Hayleigh Pizzitola, Kinely Kutac, and Julia Melton. The Fayette County 4-H Senior Team placed 55th overall. Team members consisted of Grant Kubala, Karely Freytag, Kaelan Freytag, and Colbey Schulze. The Livestock Judging Team is coached by JoJo and Kaci Carrales. For more information, please contact the Fayette County Extension Office at (979) 968-5831.
