The Fayette County Firefighter’s Association reports the following calls for the week of May 22-28: Grass Fires - 8 Fire Alarm - 1 Accidents - 2 Fuel/Diesel Spill - 1 Tree Fire - 1 Electrical Fires - 2 Vehicle Fires - 2 Gas Leak/Odor - 1 Hay Bale Fire - 1 Medical - 2.

The Blinn College District and the Columbus, Fayetteville, Flatonia, Schulenburg, and Weimar ISD’s recently launched a new partnership designed to increase high school dual credit completion and establish seamless pathways toward postsecondary awards and industry credentials.

On Tuesday, May 31, at approximately 12:38 a.m. Deputy Austin Moore initiated a traffic stop on a 2022 black Toyota Camry on IH-10 eastbound near mile marker 661. After further investigation, the driver identified as Isaac Marcantel, 20 of Seguin, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, and unlawful carrying of a weapon and possession of marijuana.

The annual Good Old Summertime Classic bike ride, hosted by Fayetteville Cycling, is almost here. On Sunday, June 5th, the ride begins from the historic town square in Fayetteville, Texas. All proceeds from the ride benefit the Fayetteville Independent School District.

Betty Yoakum of Fayetteville is desperately trying to find her parrot “Tookie.” He is a Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot that Yoakum has had for 35 years, and he has an extensive vocabulary. Tookie lives in a large cage in a side building next to Yoakum’s house in Fayetteville.