Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) invites all members to attend its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 15, at the KC Community Center, located at 190 South Brown Street in La Grange. Registration will start at 5:30 p.m., and the business meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing six exceptional students from across the cooperative’s service area for their academic achievement, dedication, and future aspirations.

Fayette Electric Cooperative Safety Compliance Director Larry Sulak (left), Journeyman Lineman Justin Whited (center), and Lineman Apprentice Clayton Brossmann (right), demonstrate electrical safety to fifth-grade students during Progressive Ag Safety Day at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange. The hands-on presentation highlighted the dangers of electricity and ways students can stay safe around power lines and at home.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is pleased to share that Laney Bludau, a junior from Hallettsville High School, along with Gretchen Sacks, a senior at Round Top‑Carmine High School, have been chosen as the cooperative’s representatives for the 2026 Government‑in‑Action Youth Tour to Washington, D.C.

Fayette Electric Cooperative 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.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is reminding members to remain vigilant after a recent report of suspicious individuals performing tree trimming near power lines without proper identification.

Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC) is sharing an update following a series of weather-related outages that affected members across the service territory from Friday morning through Monday at midnight.

A rate increase was approved by the Board of Directors on December 10, effective for service on or after January 26, 2026, and will be reflected on your March bill.

What began as a simple Facebook conversation has blossomed into a county-wide effort to ensure every child in Fayette County stays warm this season. Former classmates John Sturrock and Tracy Denton joined forces to make a difference—and their idea quickly gained momentum.

Are you a Texas high school student looking for an unforgettable experience? Imagine traveling to Washington, D.C., exploring historic landmarks, meeting new friends, and even visiting with influential leaders like your U.S. representatives. If that sounds exciting, the Government-in-Action Youth Tour is for you!

Fayette Electric Cooperative has introduced a new, convenient way for members to report power outages by simply texting “out” to 1-844-971-1048. This service streamlines outage reporting and keeps members informed with real-time text alerts through SmartHub. To use it, members must have their mobile number linked to their FEC account or meter. Those already receiving texts from FEC are set up and ready to go. For multiple accounts or setup help, members can call (979) 968-3181. FEC continues to lead with member-focused technology, with more innovations coming soon.

In celebration of National Co-op Month, Fayette Electric Cooperative and Colorado Valley Communications teamed up for their 8th Annual Document Shred Day on October 3. The event provided members a secure way to dispose of documents while supporting the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, raising $1,500 in donations. The collaboration highlights how cooperatives strengthen communities through shared values of service, cooperation, and community impact.

The Fayette Electric Cooperative Charitable Donor Advised Fund is proud to announce the receipt of a generous grant from Second Chance Emporium in La Grange. This funding will bolster the fund’s ongoing commitment to enriching the lives of children in the community through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is proud to announce its continued participation in the Government-in-Action Youth Tour, a prestigious program that sends high school students on an unforgettable, all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. This year, two students from Fayette EC’s service area will be selected to join the 2026 Youth Tour, taking place June 14–21.

Fayette Electric Cooperative’s 2025 member satisfaction survey results were submitted to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI®). The co-op earned a score of 91 out of 100—ranking well above industry averages, including 17 points higher than the average investor-owned utility score of 74, as well as 16 points higher than the municipal utilities score of 75, per the industry ratings.

Fayette Electric Cooperative and Colorado Valley Communications are once again putting cooperative principles into action by partnering to host their annual Community Shred Day. Join us on Friday, October 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the KC Community Center, 190 South Brown Street, La Grange.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is inviting members to apply for a vacancy on its Board of Directors for District 4, following the July 16 retirement of longtime director Leo C. Henke.

Fayette Electric Cooperative (FEC), in partnership with CoBank, proudly awarded $30,000 in grants to four area nonprofit organizations on August 8.

Hundreds of members filled the KC Community Center, eager to enjoy the activities organized by Fayette Electric Cooperative employees for the annual meeting, then settled in to visit with friends and wait for the business session to begin.

Fayette Electric Cooperative’s pole inspection contractor, Exo, will begin a quality assurance audit in the Weimar area starting Monday, July 21, 2025.

Fayette Electric Cooperative invites all members to attend its Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, July 16, at the KC Community Center, located at 190 South Brown Street in La Grange.

Fayette Electric Cooperative continues its longstanding tradition of supporting local students through its scholarship program, which began in 1999.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is proud to announce that Avery Nelius, a junior at Round Top-Carmine High School, and Sophia Nance, a senior at Round Top-Carmine High School, were selected to represent the cooperative on an unforgettable journey to Washington, D.C., this June.

This week, March 2-8, is National Consumer Protection Week, and Fayette Electric Cooperative is proud to join Utilities United Against Scams in raising awareness about utility impostor scams.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is adjusting its retail base rates to ensure financial stability and continue providing reliable, affordable power.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. has partnered with EXO to inspect steel and concrete electrical poles within its service territory.

Are you a high school student with a passion for travel, history, and meeting new people?

Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. has partnered with EXO to conduct an inspection and treatment project on wooden electrical poles within its service territory.

Fayette Electric Cooperative recently reached a significant milestone by delivering books to more than 500 children through its collaboration with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

Every October, cooperatives across the nation come together to celebrate National Co-op Month, raising awareness of the cooperative business model—a trusted, community-driven approach that builds strong, resilient communities.

Fayette Electric Cooperative invites all members and the community to an open house event at their brand-new headquarters in La Grange!

Imagine this: You and over 150 teens from rural Texas gather in Austin before flying to Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable week filled with adventure and inspiration.

This October, over 30,000 cooperatives across the United States are coming together to celebrate National Co-op Month.

Fayette Electric Cooperative will be performing equipment maintenance at the Willow Springs Substation during the hours of 8:30am and 10:30am on Wednesday, August 7, weather permitting.

On July 25 the Fayette Electric Cooperative Charitable Fund received a $10,000 grant from Second Chance Emporium in La Grange.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, in partnership with CoBank, awarded grants to four area not-for-profit organizations at their annual meeting on July 17.

Mark your calendars for Fayette Electric Cooperative’s Annual Meeting of members on Wednesday, July 17.

Fayette Electric Cooperative will be closed on June 17 and 18 as our team transitions to our new headquarters facility.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, a trusted provider of electricity in south central Texas, is pleased to announce the appointment of Doug Lambert as its new General Manager, facilitated by NRECA Executive Search.

We will upgrade our phone system on Monday, June 3. Our answering service will answer all calls from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We appreciate your patience during this time.

After four decades of dedicated service, Gary Don Nietsche, esteemed general manager of Fayette Electric Cooperative, prepares to embark on his well-deserved retirement on July 1.

Since 1999, Fayette Electric Cooperative has granted scholarships to commendable high school graduates.

Exo’s Utility Services Division will start steel pole inspections for Fayette Electric Cooperative beginning Monday, April 22, 2024.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is excited to announce that Reagan Moreau, a sophomore from Fayetteville High School, and Rylynn Thumann, a sophomore from Weimar High School, will represent the cooperative in June on an unforgettable trip to Washington, D.C.

Fayette Electric Cooperative is joining Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) in supporting the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) annual National Consumer Protection Week, along with more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies; consumer groups; and national advocacy organizations.

State Representative Stan Kitzman (R) recently spoke at a Rural Friends/ACRE breakfast meeting hosted by Fayette Electric Cooperative.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. General Manager Gary Don Nietsche reports that they have contracted with EXO to inspect and treat the cooperative’s electrical poles beginning February 5, 2024.