Three months into 2022, Schulenburg is setting the pace for economic growth in Fayette County, as reflected by city sales tax revenue. So far this year, the county’s second city has collected over a quarter million dollars from local retail sales, up nearly 30% from last year’s level.

In September, 1888 George Whitley brazenly attempted another train robbery in Harwood, in Gonzales County. But this time, law enforcement officers were ready for him. According to historian David Johnson, it is likely that Eli Harrell, one of his criminal associates, betrayed Whitley to the authorities. The train targeted by Whitley was carrying U.S. Marshal John Rankin, nine deputies, and a Southern Pacific detective. As Whitley and his men attempted to rob the train, shots were exchanged between the gang and the lawmen, and a few of the men were injured. Once Whitley knew that the robbery was going to fail, he called it off and escaped with his men. The lawmen had prevented another train robbery, but they had to continue their manhunt.

A branch from this massive oak tree in West Point cracked earlier this month and was lying on the roof of a home there. CTL Tree Service was called out to safely remove the limb, which they had to secure with numerous ropes. Jimmy Dwigans of CTL estimates the tree may be 450 years old.

Blinn Board of Trustees sets tuition and fee rates for 2022- 2023 academic year. Board also approves items related to three upcoming renovation projects The Blinn College District Board of Trustees set new tuition and fee rates for the 2022- 2023 academic year and authorized three renovation projects during its regular board meeting Thursday.

Fayette County Commissioner Luke Sternadel reports that the Cummins Creek truss bridge on Willow Springs road is back open at a limited capacity. The bridge was closed last week due to damage to the structure discovered by TxDOT inspectors.