LA GRANGE – Fayette County Sheriff Keith Korenek and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office are announce the return of the annual Deputy Santa Program, which helps make Christmas brighter for children in need throughout Fayette County.
Registration for this year's program will be open Monday, Nov. 30 through Friday, Dec. 11, with toy distribution scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16.
The Deputy Santa Program provides toys and gifts to eligible children throughout Fayette County and is made possible through the generosity of local businesses, organizations, and community members.
Last year, the program served more than 632 children from 285 families across Fayette County.
Families wishing to receive assistance may register children from birth to 12 years of age during the above dates at any of the following locations: •La Grange – Fayette County Sheriff's Office Schulenburg Justice of the Peace Office •Fayetteville – Justice of the Peace Office •Round Top – Round Top State Bank •Flatonia – Flatonia City Hall Parents or guardians must register in person and provide a current report card or birth certificate for each child being registered.
The program is open to children residing in Fayette County.
Toy distribution will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 16, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at designated pick-up locations.
Families will receive specific pick-up information at the time of registration.
Community members who would like to support the program are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys or make monetary contributions.
Donations will be accepted at the Fayette County Sheriff's Department, located at 1646 N. Jefferson St. in La Grange.
Monetary donations may be mailed to: Deputy Santa Program c/o Fayette County Sheriff's Department 1646 N. Jefferson St. La Grange, TX 78945 "The success of the Deputy Santa Program depends on the generosity of our community," said Korenek. "Each year, local businesses, organizations and individuals come together to ensure Fayette County children experience the joy of Christmas. We are grateful for the continued support that makes this program possible."
For additional information about the 2026 Deputy Santa Program, please contact Lt. David Beyer at 979968-5856.
