The annual Country Christmas celebration is finally here. The event, held by the Greater Fayetteville Chamber this Saturday, includes a visit from Santa in the old fire station in his room next to the annual Christmas Tree Display. He’s stopping by with goodie bags for all from 4 to 8:30 p.m. and taking a brief break to pop into the parade at 6 p.m. Kids from ARTS and the community choir will sing throughout the square beginning at 5 p.m. Don’t forget to join in the Lighted Parade with your boat, bike, four-wheeler, antique car or just yourself. Line up at 5:30 p.m. at the Grand Fayette Hotel.

The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of Nov. 27 through Dec. 3: Medical - 5 Smoke Reports - 2 Accidents - 5 Electrical Fire - 1 Fire Alarm - 1 Gas Leak/Odor - 2 Grass Fire - 1 Smoke Report - 1 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1

Turtle Wing Foundation has been busy at work partnering with new businesses and organizations to create opportunities for Turtle Wing kids throughout Fayette, Lavaca, and Colorado counties. Here is a list of new opportunities and how to register for the Spring.

Schulenburg Police Chief Troy Brenek reports on the following incidents his department responded to during the week of Nov. 27 through Dec.

Faith Lutheran High School will present a Christmas concert, “Faith at Christmas” on Tuesday Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. at FLHS. The program will include a collection of choir pieces, handbell pieces, hymns, scripture readings and more. Refreshments will be served following the program. Everyone is invited to attend. The event will also be live streamed on Facebook for those who prefer to enjoy the sounds of Christmas from home.

St. John Lutheran of Rutersville will have its Christmas Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 11 following the 10 a.m. worship. A fried chicken meal will be served. Members are asked to provide deserts. WELCA of Rutersville has donated a quilt for the silent auction.

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative members recently reported an increase in attempted phone scams by people claiming to represent Bluebonnet. The fraudulent callers have told co-op members that their power will be disconnected within 30 minutes unless they make an immediate payment over the phone.

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The Weimar Knights of Columbus and the Weimar Catholic Daughters donated $6,000 to the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn. The proceeds, which came from a drive-thru dinner, were deposited into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank for the benefit of the Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn rebuilding fund.

Workers with Texas Built Roofing of Waco performed repairs on the roof and steeple of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill this week.