Fayette County Sheriff’s Office Launches 2025 Deputy Santa Program for Local Kids

Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the return of the annual Deputy Santa Program, running from Dec. 1-16. This cherished initiative brings holiday joy to children across Fayette County, with toy distribution scheduled for Dec. 17 at three designated locations in La Grange, Schulenburg, and Flatonia.

How to Contribute

Community members are invited to donate new toys by dropping them off at the Fayette County Sheriff’s Department. Please notify a staff member upon delivery so your generosity can be properly acknowledged.

Monetary donations are also welcome and will be used to purchase additional toys for children enrolled in the program.

Sponsorship letters were sent to local businesses and residents on October 6. Monetary contributions can be mailed to: Deputy Santa c/o Fayette County Sheriff’s Department 1646 North Jefferson La Grange, TX 78945 

Program Eligibility & Registration

Children must be 12 years old or younger and reside in Fayette County to qualify. Parents or guardians must register their children in person. Phone registrations will not be accepted. A birth certificate or school report card is required at the time of registration.

Registration Locations: 

• La Grange: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office

• Schulenburg: City Hall

• Fayetteville: Justice of the Peace Office

• Round Top: Round Top State Bank

• Flatonia: City Hall Registration is open from Dec. 1-16. Pickup details— including location, date, and time—will be listed at the bottom of each sign-up sheet.

Contact Information

For more details about the 2025 Deputy Santa Program, please get in touch with Lt. David Beyer at (979) 968-5856.