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In the December issue of Forbes magazine there is a story about Fayette County’s most famous resident, Rick Perry that says in part “The AI craze has made former energy secretary and Texas governor Rick Perry (of Round Top) rich and his son Griffin a billion aire—thanks to a data center in north Texas that hasn’t even been built yet.”

Texas State University is pleased to announce that Ottis Dominey of Willow Springs (and a Fayetteville High School graduate) has been named to its President’s List for the Fall of 2025. Dominey is majoring in History.

The Wendish Society will have their annual scholarship fundraiser drive-thru meal on Sunday, Jan. 25. The menu is grilled pork steaks, noodles, corn, green beans, pickles, and a bowl of Wendish Bird Wedding Soup. The cost is $15 per plate, pre-sale only by Jan. 21. Reserve tickets at museum@texaswendish.org or by calling the museum at (979) 3662441. Drive thru/to go only from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Serbin Picnic Grounds. Proceeds benefit the TWHS scholarship program. In 2025 there were 25 Texas Wendish Heritage Scholarship recipients totaling $23,000 awarded. They greatly appreciate your support for the Wendish students.

Schedule a time to donate blood at the semi-annual Fayetteville Community Blood Drive in front of the old fire station on the square this Saturday, Jan. 17 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. To schedule, you can go to giveblood.org and plug in the zip for Fayetteville or contact Jonathan Noska at (979) 966-9569.

The Fayette County Republican Party will host the first of four candidate forums this Sunday, Jan 18, at Ellinger Hall in Ellinger. This forum will feature the Republican candidates for Fayette County Judge and Pct.

Fayette County Pct. 4 Commissioner Drew Brossmann would like to inform the public that starting Monday Jan., 26, the bridge on Foster Creek Rd. at Fosters Creek will be closed for replacement. This is a TxDOT bridge grant project and the projected construction estimated timeline is approximately 5-6 months.

Sheriff Keith Korenek reports activities of Fayette County Sheriff Deputies for the month of December 2025. Deputy Wesly Arrison took a report for missing property after a homeowner came home and his packages were missing.