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Fayette County

Latest news from Fayette County in Texas.

Homes catch on fire following controlled burn in Fayette County

Homes catch on fire following controlled burn in Fayette County

A few homes caught on fire following a controlled burn in Fayette County. There were no reported injuries, according to local authorities.

November 1, 2021 4:02pm CDT
Fayette County Sheriff's office responds to two fires this week

Fayette County Sheriff's office responds to two fires this week

Two separate fires were reported near Fayetteville and Muldoon this week, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

October 29, 2021 5:23pm CDT
Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust

Former Smithville police chief arrested in illegal gambling bust

Along with 54-year-old Maugere, 36-year-old Chasity Robinson, and 35-year-old Michael Burgess, we’re arrested in connection to the operation.

October 19, 2021 9:19pm CDT
Driver in La Grange arrested for possession of marijuana, Adderall

Driver in La Grange arrested for possession of marijuana, Adderall

The deputy conducted a search on the vehicle and found a baggie of marijuana, gummie bears, and 7 grams of Adderall. The driver admitted the contraband was hers.

October 18, 2021 4:47pm CDT
La Grange experiences fast flooding due to rain

La Grange experiences fast flooding due to rain

This is the second big rain event this year in La Grange. It's also another warning of how quickly conditions can change.

October 14, 2021 9:54pm CDT
Two arrested in Giddings for burglaries in Fayette, Lee counties

Two arrested in Giddings for burglaries in Fayette, Lee counties

Stolen property from burglaries in Fayette County and Lee County were found in the men's possession, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said.

August 18, 2021 3:09pm CDT
Fayette County Sheriff's Office receives 'Friends of NRA' grant

Fayette County Sheriff's Office receives 'Friends of NRA' grant

FCSO says the money received from the grant will be used to fund the purchase of service ammunition to be used for enhanced firearms training.

July 9, 2021 11:47am CDT
Flood recovery, assessment underway in Fayette County following storms

Flood recovery, assessment underway in Fayette County following storms

The transition from rescue, escape, to recovery took less than 24 hours.

May 19, 2021 7:30pm CDT
Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County

Severe weather causes flooding, damage in Fayette County

There was flooding in La Grange and west of Flatonia a tornado touched down.

May 19, 2021 6:59am CDT
17 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop in Fayette County

17 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop in Fayette County

A man has been arrested and the estimated street value of the cocaine is $1.7 million.

May 13, 2021 10:00am CDT
Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise

Texas death toll from February storm, outages sits at 111, could rise

The Texas Department of State Health Services says these numbers could rise as its investigation continues.

March 25, 2021 9:34pm CDT
Fayette County seizes 15 pounds of fentanyl with street value of $100M

Fayette County seizes 15 pounds of fentanyl with street value of $100M

The driver Briana Tenorio,18, and passenger Jonathan Gonzalez, 20, were arrested for felony drug possession and taken to the Dan R. Beck Justice Center.

March 8, 2021 3:27pm CST
10 pounds of meth seized in Fayette County traffic stop

10 pounds of meth seized in Fayette County traffic stop

The five bags of methamphetamine have a street value of $400,000, says the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.

February 24, 2021 6:45pm CST
$500K worth of cocaine seized by K9 unit in Fayette County

$500K worth of cocaine seized by K9 unit in Fayette County

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Canine unit seized $500,000 dollars worth of cocaine at a traffic stop.

February 11, 2021 1:11pm CST
Candle believed to be cause of fire that destroys Fayette Co. home

Candle believed to be cause of fire that destroys Fayette Co. home

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office says no one was hurt after a fire destroyed a home near Rock Hill. 

January 25, 2021 12:02pm CST
5.65 kilos of cocaine found during traffic stop in Fayette County

5.65 kilos of cocaine found during traffic stop in Fayette County

The narcotics have an estimated street value of $ 565,000 dollars.

December 30, 2020 5:09pm CST
Lobos, retired Fayette County K-9, diagnosed with cancer

Lobos, retired Fayette County K-9, diagnosed with cancer

Lobos has been diagnosed with cancer and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office is asking for donations to help cover the costs of treatment.

December 21, 2020 1:31pm CST
10 kilos of cocaine found during traffic stop in Fayette County

10 kilos of cocaine found during traffic stop in Fayette County

FCSO discovered approximately 10 kilos of cocaine, with an estimated street value of $1,000,000, inside the vehicle's oil pan.

December 17, 2020 11:31am CST
LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants

LCRA, wholesale electric customers award nearly $530K in grants

LCRA says the CDPP grants helped fund 27 projects that range from buying new equipment for first responders to improving museums and libraries to helping community centers build handicapped-accessible restrooms.

December 4, 2020 2:29pm CST
78.5 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

78.5 kilos of cocaine seized during traffic stop near Flatonia

FCSO says the cocaine has an estimated street value of $850,000.

November 13, 2020 4:59pm CST
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