Pietsch Running for District Clerk
I, Jessica Pietsch, am excited to announce my candidacy for Fayette County District Clerk. I have been employed by Fayette County for fifteen years; ten of those years have been with the District Clerk’s Office where I am currently the Chief Deputy District Clerk. The experience I have gained while working alongside our current District Clerk, Linda Svrcek, has given me the capabilities and confidence to succeed in this position.
Craig Moreau Running for County Judge
Public service has shaped my entire adult life. I retired as a Senior Captain with the Houston Fire Department. In difficult moments, I witnessed humanity on its hardest days. As the Fayette County Chief of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, I learned what leadership looks like under pressure. These lessons carried our county through the Ice Storm, Covid-19, and the Hostyn Church explosion. As a non-profit CEO, I learned how to manage resources wisely, ensure accountability, and moving forward without waste.
For the Record
First Baptist Church of La Grange will host their first job training classes through their Equip Ministry: Relevant, Accessible Adult Education, beginning Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, from 5:45-6:45 p.m. This four-week session will offer introductory Google training, including Gmail and Google Docs. Participants do not need to bring their own devices, equipment will be provided. Class size is limited to 15 participants. For more information or to register, visit fbclagrange. net/equip or call the church office at (979) 242-5000.
Kreische Brewery-Monument Hill Celebrates 30 Years of Trail of Lights
Abeloved community holiday tradition, Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Trail of Lights this December. The Sites’ annual holiday lights spectacle will open on Friday, Dec. 12 and run through Tuesday, Dec. 23. For nine nights, guests can explore the lighted trails from 5:30-8:00 p.m. Five weekend Festival Nights will also include family activities, holiday treats, live music, Victorian Christmas traditions at the Kreische house, and more.
