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City of Fairfield Code Enforcement Officer Opal Oliver is working hard to help maintain the City of Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder

City working on code enforcements

Code enforcements were the highlight of the Fairfi eld City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11. All council members were present for the meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

The Fairfield Public Library is displaying the Trinity Star Arts Council marionettes and the vignettes painted by Mike Seal through the month of March. Courtesy photo

MARIONETTES ON DISPLAY

The library will have its annual public meeting from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the library. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Riley Stone won first place, Callie Morgan fifth place, and Bry Willis seventh place at the State Powerlifting meet in Edinburg on Thursday, March 13. Courtesy Photo

Stone brings home state powerlifting title

Fairfield High School sophomore Riley Stone brought home the state powerlifting title for the 105 class from the 3A Division 1 State Championship on Thursday, March 13, in Edinburg. Stone won first place with a squat of 270 pounds, bench press of 185 pounds, and deadlift of 290 pounds for a total of 745 pounds. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth

Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth

Streetman continues to have a great year, financially, having received $8,457 in sales tax back from the state comptroller in March. That’s a 57.6% increase over the same period last year. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Enjoyable ways for seniors to savor spring

Enjoyable ways for seniors to savor spring

After a cold winter, thereÕs often nothing better than the arrival of spring. From the moment those first crocuses and tulips peek their heads out of the soil to the days of cherry blossoms in full bloom, spring is a time of sunshine, warmth and a renewed sense of vitality. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

FAQ about taxes as the filing deadline nears

FAQ about taxes as the filing deadline nears

Some people look forward to filing their tax returns, while others recoil at the thought of paying what they owe. Regardless of which camp taxpayers are in, come April most people have a question or two related to their returns. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Good news, bad news on the lake

Good news, bad news on the lake

This week’s report has one of those “Good News & Bad News” scenarios with the Good News being that the White Bass and Hybrid Stripers are now showing up on the Main Lake and we will soon be loading the ice chest with lots of both! The Bad News is that Mother Nature has decided we don’t need to be on the Lake as often as we want too as the WINDS and some rain has made the forecast tough for the beginning of Spring Break Week! As much as we hate to call off a fishing trip, over the past 25 years we have learned to respect the weather and always err on the side of safety when it comes to battling the elements on Lake Richland Chambers. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Fairfield PD Report

Fairfield PD Report

Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of March 10-16, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, March 10 10:05 AM-Officer West to PD to meet a complainant over criminal trespass notice. 1:20 PM-Officer West on welfare concern. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Thursday, March 20 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. – The Fairfield Public Library will have its annual public meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

US 84 Northbound exit ramp closes

US 84 Northbound exit ramp closes

TxDOT has started Milestone 3 for the I-45 Fairfield Project. During this time, the US 84 northbound exit ramp (Exit 197) will be closed for the demolition and removal of the old exit ramp. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

Jesus gives us the power of redirection

Jesus gives us the power of redirection

Sometimes in this life we need redirection. Oftentimes this is nuanced with concepts of utter life changing, habit altering, intense psychological changes. But that is usually in extreme cases. What I want to talk about today is the subtle ways we can redirect ourselves towards Christ and by the same token redirect others through our daily interactions with people. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM

TEXAS SNAKES AT TEAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY

TEXAS SNAKES AT TEAGUE PUBLIC LIBRARY

03/19/2025 11:00 PM

Board of Aldermen approve HOME program and discuss repairing or replacing Engine 92

Board of Aldermen approve HOME program and discuss repairing or replacing Engine 92

The City of Teague Board of Aldermen approved a Home program, discussed repairing or replacing the Teague Volunteer Fire Department’s Engine 92 as well as their deficit budget from last year along with other items at its monthly meeting on Monday night, March 17. All Board of Aldermen members were present for the meeting. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM

Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth

Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth

Streetman continues to have a great year, financially, having received $8,457 in sales tax back from the state comptroller in March. 03/19/2025 11:00 PM

Shooting on Bateman

Shooting on South Bateman Street Leads to Secure Status at Fairfield ISD

A shooting on South Bateman Street in Fairfield earlier today, March 18, has prompted local authorities to initiate a significant law enforcement response. Life-flight was called to the scene to transport victims to medical facilities, but the exact number of those injured or their condition has not been disclosed. 03/18/2025 07:50 PM

The 2025-2026 Fairfield High School varsity cheerleaders, front row, from left, are Co-Captain Jaylin Flowers and Co-Captain MacKenzie Allen_ middle row, Taylor Solis, Riley Stone, Cadence Webster, Mycah Smith, Lyndsey Long and Hadlie Morrison_ back row, Ryleigh Lane, Samayah Wiley, Addiso...

SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT

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One Act Play includes senior Skylar Bonner, senior Newton Hartley, freshman Jordan McDaniel, and freshman Dania Azuara. Courtesy photo

One Act Play public performance set for March 22

After several set-backs this year, including the cancellation of the fall production, One Act Play cast and crew will perform “Louder, I Can’t Hear You” in the FHS Auditorium on March 21 for the student body and on March 22 at 6 p.m. for the community. Tickets will be $3 for students and $5 for adults at the door. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM