Notice:

Fayette Electric Cooperative's office will be closed Thursday, December 25, Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holidays. 

Youth Tour Deadline Fast Approaching Students: Don’t Miss Your Chance to Apply for an All-Expenses-Paid Trip to Washington, D.C.

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!

Sponsored by Fayette Electric Cooperative and organized by Texas Electric Cooperatives, this all-expenses-paid trip to the nation’s capital will take place June 14–21, 2026.
 

The deadline to apply for Fayette EC’s Youth Tour contest is January 16, 2026. Submit your application by 5:00 p.m. at fayette.coop/youth-tour for your chance to win this incredible opportunity.

What’s Included:
The Youth Tour is an action-packed week with 150 Texas students and chaperones. Highlights include:

•    Arlington National Cemetery
•    Mount Vernon
•    Smithsonian museums and national memorials
•    A performance at the Kennedy Center
•    A Potomac River dinner cruise with dancing
•    Meetings with elected officials
•    Youth Day hosted by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Eligibility Requirements:

•    Be a high school student (grades 10–12).
•    Be a dependent of a Fayette EC member with permanent residence in the co-op’s service area, or attend a school served by Fayette EC.
•    Submit an online application through our website: https://www.fayette.coop/youth-tour.

Important Dates:

•    Application deadline: January 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
•    Trip dates: June 14–21, 2026

 

For more information, visit https://www.youthtour.org or https://www.texasyouthtour.com, or contact Tracy Denton at (979) 968‑3181 or tracya@fayette.coop.