Copyright 2012 - 2019
The Flatonia Argus
Fayette County’s Oldest Newspaper still in circulation – Established 1877
Micah 4:5 (NIV)
All the nations may walk in the name of their gods, but we will walk in the name of the LORD our God for ever and ever.
John 3:16 (NIV)
For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
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‣In district court, 1 criminal case disposed; 4 civil cases filed, 1 disposed from Dec. 22-Jan. 4
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‣Flatonia’s sales tax allocation for January 2019 was up 0.94% compared to January 2018
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‣Sheriff Reports: Tow strap was left behind, suspects caught in burglary of West Point store
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‣Sheriff Reports: Spikes successfully deployed by deputies in a vehicle pursuit from Lee Co.
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‣Police Report from Chief Kram and Sheriff’s Report from Korenek highlight Dec. activities
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‣American Legion Auxiliary met on Jan. 10 and heard several reports from president Terrell
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‣Flatonia Elementary/Secondary list honor roll, perfect attendance students for 3rd six weeks
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‣Cedillo was awarded a bachelor of arts degree from Sam Houston State University
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‣Letter to the Editor: Geesaman letter to TxDOT about Texas Rail Plan and Amtrak/Flatonia
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‣Chef Marty’s Culinary Corner: Shrimp in Cardinal Sauce and Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup
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‣Texas Antique Tractor Show & Pull Kickoff will be held Jan. 18-19 near Hallettsville
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‣Turtle Wing Foundation’s 8th annual Toast set Jan. 31 at Sengelmann Hall in Schulenburg
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and more!
P.O. Box 468
212 S. Penn Ave.
Flatonia, TX 78941
Phone 361-865-3510
2018 WINNER
TX Gulf Coast Press Assn. & South TX Press Assn.
Police Chief Kram reports:
Lady Dogs
were 3-0 in
district with
wins over
Louise and
Brazos.
Bulldogs
opened dist.
with a win
over Brazos
and also beat
4A Caldwell.
Shiner man arrested on
felony warrants and other
charges after a traffic stop.
Bulldog 8th, 7th
teams won championships
at Flatonia jr. high tourney.
Council meeting:
Contract being finalized
for code enforcement
officer; plans call for noon
siren to start up in Feb.
Sheriff Reports:
Meth found in a
battery during a
stop on I-10 near
Flatonia (left);
money laundering
arrest made after
a stop on I-10 near
Schulenburg (right).
Australian
Shepherd
from Flatonia chosen as
Farm Bureau
2019 Dog of
the Year.
Flatonia FFA/
4-H Livestock
Show - Thurs.-
Sat., Jan. 17-19
Failure to yield right-of
way resulted in an accident.
Police Chief Kram reports:
Scammers swindled
80-year-old man out of
$5,000 but gave the wrong
address for money order.
Lala was promoted to sgt. at
the Fayette Co. Sheriff’s Office.
CDA donated to food pantry.
