In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, Arts for Rural Texas presents America the Beautiful, a national art competition and gallery exhibition. The competition invites artists to reflect on the people, places, history, and ideals that have shaped our nation, and seeks work that celebrates the diversity, complexity, and evolving story of the American experience—from its founding to the present day.

ArtWalk returns to Fayetteville’s town square this May with more artists than ever before. This year, the festival welcomes 67 artists of all media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, mixed media, sculpture, and more. Some of the artists participating in ArtWalk include Gerald Tobola, Jeremy Serna, and Alton Janelle.

The Gardenia E. Janssen Animal shelter is open 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday for all normal operations. The shelter is closed to the public with staff onsite for animal care from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Mondays. The shelter allows reclaims on Monday after 10 a.m. by appointment. If you believe your lost pet may be in care, call (979) 9660021 to confirm and learn requirements for reclaim.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the National Roper Supply (NRS) Livestock Judging Contest on Thursday, April 2. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Team was the Champion Junior Team.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Rodeo Austin Livestock Judging Contest on Tuesday, March 24. The Fayette County 4-H Junior Maroon Team was the Champion Junior Team.

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For week ending April 14 Week’s high April 13 ....................................................87 Degrees Week’s low April 8 .................................................... 56 Degrees Year’s low Jan.