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Search warrant leads to drug bust
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested two on drugs, weapons and other charges during the execution of a search warrant south of Dew on Highway 75 on the evening of Jan. 19. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
(Brodey Davis, 17.08 pounder) Brodey Davis’ 17.06 pounder caught from Lake O.H. Ivie in 2022 is one of two 17 pounders caught from the West Texas lake over the last three years. It ranks No. 7 on Texas Top 50 list, one spot ahead of the 17.03 pounder Jason Conn caught there in 2023. Both a...
TPWD biologist: Time ripe for new state record bass
It never fails. Sometime around the turn of the new year, Texas bass crowds always start pondering thoughts about the next state record largemouth. It’s only natural for chatter to surface about where the special fish might be caught. And when. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Dr. Ronnie. E. Erwin stands in the Freestone County Historical Museum after donating a copy of his book, “Stars Over Texas.” Contribute photo
‘Stars Over Texas’ covers state sheriffs
“Stars Over Texas,” a three-volume hardbound boxed book set of the histories of Texas’ 254 county elected sheriffs was recently gifted to The Freestone County Historical Museum by Dr. Ronnie E. Erwin. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Kids often have a big say when it comes to family travel. Thankfully, there are a growing number of getaways geared for kids and kids-at-heart, and more opportunities for the youngest members of the family to be part of the vacation planning process! 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Freestone County Retired Teachers Assoc. met on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church. State Board of Education District 10 Member Tom Maynard came to educate the group on the importance of the State Board of Education. Members and guest enjoyed wonderful foo...
Maynard speaks to retired teachers
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Elizabeth Pillans, a senior at Fairfield HIgh School, grabs sixth place in her class with her Brangus heifer at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Saturday morning, Jan. 25. Courtesy Photo
Placing at Fort Worth Stock Show
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Friday, Jan. 31 5:30 p.m. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
KNES Texas 99.1 hosted its annual Dwarfanators Wrestling event on Sunday night, Jan. 19, at the Leon County Expo Center. The four foot mini, head cracking, body slamming dwarfanators gave the audience action for two hours. Although the weather was cold, approximately 700 fans packed the st...
Dwarfanators Wrestling
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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A miracle among the sawdust on a Saturday
The trucks began arriving in the early morning of a crisp and cold Saturday. They came from all over town and pulled into the Brookshires Grocery Store parking lot, stepping out into the cold and shaking hands while huddled around an open tailgate. To the casual passerby, this appeared to be a strange fraternity of pickup truck owners gathered for their monthly meeting. But this group was gathered with a specific mission in mind. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
TVCC and TDCJ celebrate partnership
TVCC and TDCJ celebrate partnership
Trinity Valley Community College and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrated their longstanding partnership an. 23 with a building dedication of the new TDCJ Training Facility. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
The following is the Fairfield Police Department call report as compiled by FPD Chief David Utsey for the week of Jan. 20 – Jan. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
TISD trustees honored for School Board Appreciation Month
TISD trustees honored for School Board Appreciation Month
The Teague ISD school board was honored on Tuesday evening, Jan. 21, as part of School Board Appreciation Month. Signs, decorated and signed by students, hung around the boardroom, thanking the board for their dedication. 01/29/2025 11:00 PM
Freestone County ‘exCellenCe’
Freestone County ‘Excellence’
Hoover Treated Wood Products earns the Workforce award 01/29/2025 11:00 PM
City to add street signs for safety
City to add street signs for safety
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen met on Tuesday, Jan. 21, for their monthly meeting. Throughout the meeting, the board approved placing several street signs in town due to safety concerns. All board members were present except for Bridget Gauntt. 01/29/2025 11:00 PM
Kenneth Hughes receives a plaque for his time serving as the Fairfield Mayor from new Fairfield Mayor Bobby Nichols on Tuesday evening, Jan. 14. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Nichols sworn-in as Fairfield mayor
Place 3 City Council member Bobby Nichols was sworn-in as the new Fairfield mayor on Tuesday evening, Jan. 14, by retiring Mayor Kenneth Hughes. Nichols will hold the title of mayor until at least May 2026, the next mayoral election. 01/27/2025 08:48 AM
Freestone County Sheriff Jeremy Shipley pins a badge on Deputy Emilee Allen at her graduation ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 18. Courtesy Photo
Allen graduates; promoted to deputy at FCSO
Emilee Allen has successfully completed and passed all state requirements to become a Texas peace officer. She graduated from the Navarro College Police Academy on Saturday, Jan. 01/27/2025 08:48 AM
FISD Board of Trustees calls May bond election
FISD Board of Trustees calls May bond election
During a called meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, Fairfield ISD’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a $105,395,000 bond election for the May 3 ballot. 01/27/2025 08:48 AM
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