Fayetteville Students Get Christmas Break Earlier As Illnesses Spike

On Tuesday, Fayetteville Superintendent Dr. Jeff Harvey announced a change in dates for the Christmas break. As a result of an overwhelming number of their staff and students out sick over the last few weeks, their Christmas break will begin earlier than originally planned. The last day for students will be Friday, Dec. 16. Students will still return from the break on Monday, Jan. 9. Dr. Harvey expressed the hope that the extra few days away from school will help ensure everyone is well for family gatherings.

The announcement included a reminder for student(s) to wash their hands with soap or use alcohol- based hand sanitizer when they are in contact with others or possibly infected surfaces.

More FISD

Sixth grade FISD artists painted a Van Gogh inspired winter scene. Former student Kolton Vasut recently stopped by to share the experiences of his first six months in the U.S. Army.

Homes Tour

Lots of enthusiastic visitors toured homes during the Country Christmas celebration.

Christmas Eve Mass

All young singers in grades 2-12 are invited to sing at the St. John Christmas Eve Mass which will be at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24. Sunday practice is scheduled for this Sunday after 10 a.m. mass. There will be one more practice during the week before Christmas. Please call or text Rachel Schley at (979) 2497501 for more information.

Altar Society

St. Mary’s Altar Society is holding their annual Christmas Candy and Bake Sale fundraiser this Saturday at St. Mary’s Hall beginning at 8 a.m. Homemade candies, baked goods, and other gift items will be available for purchase. Hotdogs and sandwich will be sold beginning at 10:30 a.m. Tickets for the raffle of a handmade quilt and 28 other prizes are $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be at 11:30 a.m. Raffle tickets are available from Altar Society members or the church office.

Fire Department

Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS Call Report for November: Nov. 19-Assist Medic 2, first responder call on S. Hwy. 159 at Columbus Hall Ln. And brush piles burning on Ross Prairie Church Rd. at City limits.

Nov. 28-Residential fire alarm on Minarcik Rd. at Prihoda Rd.

Chief Noviske has advised that the burn ban has been lifted. Please call in control burns to the sheriff’s office at (979) 9685856. Food Pantry The Central Texas Mobile Food Pantry will be at the Waldeck Lutheran Church from 10 a.m. till 11 a.m. this Saturday. This will not be a drive-thru distribution. Volunteers will distribute the food from tables as the clients walk-thru the line making their selections. Everyone needs to bring their own sturdy reusable bags and boxes. A few wagons will be furnished by the food pantry, but clients should bring their own if possible.

Celebrations

Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Rusty Aparicio-16, Ed Sklar-17, Karson Corn-19, Pat Geistmann and Annie Muel-ler 20, Jason Urban-21, Geraldine Orsak, Cortney Geistmann Roubion-22.

Have news?

The deadline for sending news for this weekly column is every Sunday morning. Feel free to share what’s going on or coming up in our small town. Lots of special events, family gatherings and celebrations, home projects, community, school, business and organization activities happen around here. If it’s special to you or someone you know in our community, feel free to text (713-\\) 261-0786 or email newsinfayetteville@ gmail.com.