The residents of Fayette County are no longer under an outdoor burn ban. The county had been under a burn ban for several months due to the extremely dry conditions. The ban expired March 8 and the Fayette County Commissioners Court met Friday to discuss the possibility of reinstating the burn ban. During Friday’s meeting, the Court voted not to issue a burn ban, but agreed to revisit the subject at the March 26 regular meeting.

The Fayetteville basketball team’s amazing season came to an end one win short of a state title as the Lions lost to Turkey Valley 66-48 Thursday in the Alamodome. It was the first state title game appearance for any Fayette County boys basketball team in 84 years. Here the team’s starting five hold the state runner-up trophy with their state silver medals around their necks. Left to right above are Kasen Kocian, Mason Fenhaus, Kole Schmitt, Jack Schley and Enoch Loafman. More on the title game on Page B1 today.

Local Teen’s Win Continues a Family Tradition of Poultry Excellence Judges selected the champion broilers on Friday at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Junior Market Poultry Show in NRG Arena. Bree Dooley, a 15-year-old from Fayette County 4-H, claimed the Grand Champion title in the Junior Market Broiler Show.

Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) appreciates the community’s passion for our local trees and understands that vegetation management and right-of-way (ROW) work can feel disruptive for residents who value their trees and landscapes. We recognize these concerns and value the opportunity to share why this work is an important part of serving our members.

Elections administrator Donna Macik said one of the three candidates in that race, Abe Pace, requested the recount. It was conducted on Friday morning, March.

The dispute over the Round Top Precinct Courthouse might end up in district court. Deborah Koenig, a member of the Round Top Do Your Duty Club (DYD), petitioned the Fayette County Commissioners Court two weeks ago to sign a property owner authorization form.

News The annual Spring Fling hosted by WACA will be held on Saturday, April 4 beginning at 9 a.m. Mark your calendars and plan to attend the pancake breakfast, the Easter Egg hunts and welcome the Easter Bunny.

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The Texas Ramp Project (TRP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free wheelchair ramps to lowincome older adults and people with disabilities identified by local health care providers and social workers. Ramps are built exclusively with volunteer labor, keeping costs to a minimum. Ramps are built without regard to race, religion, ethnicity, age, or gender.

The Rottary Club of Flatonia welcomed two guest speakers at its weekly meeting hosted by Rotarian Judy Pate. Speaker Carolyn Caflisch of the Smith McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the Amerrican Revolution, spoke about America250, the nationwide celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States on Independence Day, July 4, 2026. She highlighted the discovery of John Sorrell, a soldier of the American Revolutionary War, who is buried in Fayette County.