I, Kyle Hartmann, am excited to announce my candidacy for re-election as your Justice of the Peace for Precinct 1. Serving this community is a true honor. I remain committed to providing a fair, nonpartisan service while ensuring all litigants are treated with respect and have an opportunity to be heard.

Schulenburg Police Report Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Oct. 26-31.

Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek reports that the Deputy of the Quarter award for this quarter is being presented to Investigator Sergeant Lala, Investigator Castleberry, the Narcotics Investigation Unit, and Deputies Arrison and Roggenkamp.

Colorado Valley Communications is lighting up the season—literally—with the launch of the first-ever Light Up Fayette County Holiday Lighting Contest. Homes and businesses across Fayette, Colorado, and Lavaca counties are invited to show off their brightest, boldest, and most magical holiday displays for a chance to win cash prizes and major holiday bragging rights.

The Colorado River looks quite green lately. Weather and river conditions have been just right lately for a massive bloom of algae and other aquatic vegetation.

An H-E-B 18-wheeler caught fire on Interstate 10 in Schulenburg on Saturday, Nov. 29.

You do know the 7th Annual Fayetteville Christmas Tree Display and Contest is all set up in the old fire station, right? It’s open to the public every evening from 5:308:30 p.m. through Christmas. Remember that festivities include a Sip and Stroll on Friday, Dec. 12, the very last day to vote for your favorite trees and wreaths. Rumor has it the Hot Chocolate Chicks will be serving up steaming hot chocolate with a festive kick. To keep up with all the goings on, check out https://www. facebook.com/christmastreedisplay. Deputy Santa