Fayette County, Texas, is prime cattle country. Yet, every rancher knows there are easier ways to make a living. But Clay Rightmer wouldn't have it any other way.
"Everyone lends a hand taking care of the herd," says Rightmer, nodding his head in appreciation toward his wife, Jennifer, and children Lane, 16, and Reed, 13.
Even Rightmer's parents, Harold and Billie, jump in to help. "Our children are raised with a good work ethic and that will help them excel throughout life," he adds.
This is not the first time Fayette County has made our Top 10 list. It's a land of scenic beauty where winding country roads pass over gently rolling hills with century-old live oak and elm trees.
The county's school districts offer academic excellence. Schulenburg Secondary was awarded a bronze medal in the 2008 ranking of high schools by U.S. News and World Report. The district's emphasis in education shouldn't come as a surprise since Schulenburg in German means "school town."
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Jennifer Rightmer's desire is for the people who live in Fayette County to fully appreciate all it has to offer. "A lot of people who moved away after college for that big job in the city are coming back," she explains. "They've rediscovered this is an area that provides a rich family life."
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