Houses Going Up in Westview

City Items Just a reminder: If you pay for city water, you can pay your water bill online. Go to the city website (https://www.fayetteville. texas.gov). Click on City Services and then click on Water/ Sewer Service & Billing.

Another option: You can have your payment automatically drafted viaACH. Complete a form at the city offices. Your payment will be debited every month. If you have any questions, call the city secretary, Beth Rushing at (979) 378-2559.

The next City Council meeting is Monday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m.

A few housing starts are happening at the Westview subdivision. The plan for shades to be placed on street lighting in the subdivision is still in the works.

Emergency Calls Fayetteville Volunteer Fire Department Fire and EMS Call

Report for July: July 11: Assist Medic 2 First responder call State Hwy. 159 at Columbus Hall Ln. July 11: Mutual aid Columbus VFD large grass fire State Hwy. 71at County Rd. 103 July 12: Assist Ellinger VFD and Medic 2 at a two-vehicle accident FM 955 at Wecheta Rd.

July 17: Assist Medic 2 First responder on Church St. at E. Franklin St. July 26: Assist Medic 2 First responder auto – train accident S. Rusk St. at S. Mechanic St.

July 27: Grass fire from lightning strike on Ross Prairie Church Rd. just past S. Mechanic St.

The chief has advised the burn ban is still in effect due to the extremely dry conditions.

FISD School to Start Fayetteville ISD students start back to school this coming Monday. Remember to watch your speed again and watch out for kids walking to school in places we don’t have sidewalks. FISD is excited to announce three new members to the teaching staff: Amanda Hunger will be teaching Math and Science for grades four and five. Kelsey Craft will be the new Ag teacher and Jo Ann Morgensen is the new high school science teacher. And everyone is welcome to the Open House to be held this Thursday, Aug. 11 from 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Picking Park A group of bluegrass enthusiasts are pickin’ again this Saturday in the square. All levels of pickers are welcome to continue the tradition of live, acoustic bluegrass jamming. Play begins between 2-3 p.m. For more information on Fayetteville Picking Park, go to https://www.facebook.com/ groups/100734977031117 .

Celebrations Happy Birthday wishes are extended to: Kolton Vasut and Kyler Vasut-12; Misty Dominey and Anita Pietsch-15; Shane Dominey and Brian Kubala-16.

Happy Anniversary wishes are extended to to: Marcus and Kim Sodek-18.

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