The Sacred HeartAltar Society members met on Monday, Oct. 6, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. The meeting was opened with a prayer followed by the standard reports provided by the treasurer, secretary and assistant treasurer. One card of thanks was read to members in appreciation for remembrances received. Sixteen ladies attended the meeting.

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Fayette County Commissioner Clint Sternadel has officially announced his candidacy to continue serving the residents of Precinct 2. A lifelong Fayette County resident, Sternadel brings both experience and a deep commitment to preserving and improving the community he proudly calls home.

A Honor Roll 3rd Grade Mattison Bronson Quinn Hatfield Caroline Streiff 4th Grade Hazel Gaertner Blake Marquart Austin To Bailey Tousek Nova Wennermark 5th Grade Addison Bennetsen Presley Byler Liam Cowen Hank Gaertner Parker Hatfield Ava Wied 6th Grade Ellery Bradford Hallie Gross Sophie Janda Krislee Kallus Helen Streiff A-B Honor Roll 3rd Grade Macy Hodges Justin Janda 4th Grade Zaylee Gilbreath Colin Hamrick Jax Johnson Maggie Kleiber Sylvia Shimek 5th Grade Cade Harbers Dylan Elliott Bohen Schielack 6th Grade Adalyn Emmel Emmy Neal Marley Vasek.

Fayette County 4-H members competed in the Austin County Livestock Judging Contest on Saturday, Oct. 11.

The county-wide feral hog contest is being held to give landowners, producers, and sportsmen an opportunity to control feral hogs in Fayette Co. The feral hog population causes economic losses to Fayette County Agriculture producers through crop destruction, pasture and livestock losses, and environmental damage. The winter Contest begins on Nov. 1, and ends January 5, 2026. Prize money will be awarded to the individuals who officially enters the most feral hogs during the contest. Fayette Co. Commissioner’s Court, Fayette County Farm Bureau, and an Anonymous Donor are providing premium money in the following amounts: 1st $250, 2nd $200, 3rd $175, 4th $150, 5th $125, 6th $100, 7th $75, 8th $50, 9th $50, and 10th $25. The contest will conclude at noon on Jan. 5, 2026.

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Footprints Of Fayette Fayette County is one of the most historic counties in Texas. In this weekly feature from the County Historical Commission, a rotating group of writers looks back at local history.

Every October, cooperatives across the nation unite to celebrate National Co-op Month, spotlighting the cooperative business model—a trusted, community-driven approach that strengthens and sustains local communities. Cooperatives play a vital role in industries such as agriculture, utilities, and finance, enriching lives and expanding consumer choice while fueling the economic vitality of rural America through infrastructure improvements, educational support, and job creation.