Another arctic front hit Freestone County on Saturday night, Jan. 18. Temperatures reached the mid 20s overnight. The wind chill reached the teens and even the single digits at times during the early part of the week..
All five schools, Fairfield ISD, Teague ISD, Wortham ISD, Dew ISD and Faith Academy of Freestone made the decision on Monday, Jan. 20, which was a scheduled holiday for MLK Day, to close on Tuesday, Jan. 21, as well due to the potential of inclement weather with precipitation in the forecast in addition to freezing temperatures.
A warming center was opened at the Fairfield Senior Center on Monday night, Jan. 20. Citizens were asked to bring a blanket, pillow, food, and any other items they may need to spend the night.
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