The Greater Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce Country Christmas is happening on Saturday, Dec 9. Expect all the merry holiday happenings as in past years.

Kailey Kuntschik, daughter of Alan and Nicole Hall Kuntschik of Seguin and Colby Hall, son of Bert and Christie Hall of League City, received their American FFA Degree on Nov. 4 at the 96th National FFA Convention held in Indianapolis, Ind. The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a select group of students in recognition of their years of academic and professional excellence. Less than 1% of the 945,988 FFA student members receive this degree. This year 4,423 American Degrees were awarded. Texas had 254 members awarded.

Pure West designer Cheryl Long has brought back her iconic, limited edition of five original designs for her Cowboy Christmas series of soft cotton T-shirts to celebrate her 34th year in business. These classics have not been available for more than twenty years. “People love seeing the scenes of working cowboys from some of America’s historic ranches,” says Long, who owns Pure Art on the Square in historic downtown Fayetteville.