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Keep your eyes on Jesus
Keep your eyes on Jesus
I’m so thankful for my wife Katy. Life is so busy, but no matter what, she still supports me. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Don’t rest on laurels
Don’t rest on laurels
From the time of the birth of Jesus until 1776 economists estimate that the world’s economy doubled in size. In 1776 a Scottish philosopher economist named Adam Smith published a book titled “The Wealth of Nations” that described the basic principles of a new philosophy called Capitalism. It was a brutal system of competitive individualism that transformed the world. These days the world’s economy doubles about every 40 years, which is why we live modern lifestyles instead of sitting around campfires at night trying to stay warm and hoping to have enough food to eat. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans
Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans
When I ran for office, I made a promise to keep more money in your pocket. Last session, I delivered on that promise, passing the largest property tax cut in Texas history—over $18 billion in relief—but I know we can do even better. As I listen to constituents across our community, my heart breaks to see families still struggling to make ends meet due to high property tax bills, mom-and-pop shops closing their doors from unnecessary taxation, and rural Texans being robbed of the opportunity to pass down land and wealth to the next generation. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Members of the Jonathan Hardin Chapter dedicate a DAR insignia marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County March 30.
DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
Jonathan Hardin Chapter members gathered at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County Sunday, March 30, to dedicate a DAR Insignia Marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula. Rula passed away Sept. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Aggies gather for Aggie Muster on April 21 every year. Courtesy Photo
Freestone County Aggie Muster is Monday, April 21
Howdy! Calling All Aggies, their families and Future Aggies...... The Freestone County A&M Club invites you and your family to join us for Aggie Muster, Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:00pm. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Friday, April 11 Deadline for Digital Poster Contest for Freestone County Fair and Rodeo Theme Friday, April 11 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Senior Center News
Senior Center News
April has certainly started with a splash, with showers that remind us of the old saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” Just as we were relishing the warmth of temperatures in the 70s and 80s, the cold winter rain hit us over the weekend, bringing lower temperatures. However, there’s no room for complaints, especially when we consider the devastating news of tornadoes, flooding, and the tragic loss of lives. On a lighter note, Carl came through again last week with a dozen blueberry donuts, showcasing his generosity and dedication to spoiling our morning crowd. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
You must be born again
You must be born again
In just a few Sundays, April 20, the Christian world will celebrate Easter Sunday, the Sunday that we set aside to remember the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. No other religion celebrates this Sunday because no other religion believes that Jesus was indeed the very Son of God, sent to earth to die for our sins, and not just ours, but for the sins of the whole world. Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 2:4, “Our Savior wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Peter, the Lord’s righthand disciple while He was still on earth, wrote in 1 Peter 3:18, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive by the Spirit.” And in Romans 5:8, we read, “But God demonstrated His own love towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” And twice do we read, once by the Lord Himself, and once again by Paul, that “whosoever believes and whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord, will be saved”. Not, “might be”, not, “may be”, but “will be saved.” 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
May we hear God’s voice this Holy Week
May we hear God’s voice this Holy Week
April 13th is Palm Sunday. Christians worldwide will celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before his crucifixion. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation
Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
Jonathan Hardin Chapter members gathered at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County Sunday, March 30, to dedicate a DAR Insignia Marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March based on February sales, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
TISD to start school Aug. 13
TISD to start school Aug. 13
The 2025-2026 Teague ISD academic calendar has been released and students will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Teachers along with other faculty and staff members will return on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and have six days of professional development before the first day of school. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
FISD to start school Aug. 13
FISD to start school Aug. 13
Students will return to school Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the 20252026 Fairfield ISD, according to the recently released academic calendar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
The $6.4 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission to renovate the Freestone County Courthouse will require the execution of funding and easement agreements. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner recognizes Stephanie Thorne as the Teague ISD Teacher of the Month for March at the TISD school board meeting on March 25. Courtesy Photo
Shields resigns as the THS Principal
Teague High School Principal Monte Shields resigned effective the end of June during the Tuesday, March 25, Teague ISD school board meeting. TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner recognized Stephanie Thorne and Brandon Ledgister as the TISD Teachers of the Month for March and Brent Holmes and Clint Dunn as the TISD Employees of the Month for March. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
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