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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
Fairfield Band Directors Gust Witt, Russell Holland, and Carla Sparks show off the Sweepstakes trophy the Grand Band from Eagle Land won at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Courtesy Photo
Grand Band from Eagle Land wins Sweepstakes
The Grand Band from Eagle Land earned straight ones at the UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest at Groesbeck High School on Wednesday, March 5. “We are extremely excited for the band,” Band Director Russell Holland said. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Oakwood police to patrol nearby county roads
Oakwood police to patrol nearby county roads
Freestone County Commissioners Court approved the patrol of county roads near Oakwood by that city’s police officers at its Wednesday, March 5, meeting. The court approved the continuation of the patrol help over the objection of Sheriff Jeremy Shipley. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Still catching ‘eater size’ catfi sh
Still catching ‘eater size’ catfish
X On those days that we can get on the lake, we’re still fishing for and catching lots of “eater size” blue and channel catfish! Our fishing has been limited due to regular cool fronts bringing rain and wind to the lake area. Yesterday was one of those cool early mornings with light winds until about 11 a.m. I took the opportunity to fish with a foursome of senior citizens who had been wanting to get a trip in for a couple of weeks. The guys all live in the Fairfield area and have fished with us before. We had a GREAT morning, enjoyed numerous fish tales, and filled the Ice Chest with Catfish! (See Pic) We continue to fish for catfish as the white bass and hybrid striper bite is very slow. It’s my bet that the white bass will be back to the main lake area in the next week or so as they are now “Up the Creeks” conducting their annual spawning ritual! No surprise as to where we are catching our catfish as the timber on the Richland Creek arm of the lake is our “Go To Spot” all winter and early spring. We’re fishing with Mr. Whiskers Cheese Punch Bait on a # 4 Treble Hook fished on or near the bottom in 30 feet of water. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Eagles take second in own track meet
Eagles take second in own track meet
The Fairfield Eagles took second place overall in the Fairfield track meet last Thursday, March 6. Fairfield had 143 points behind Kerens who won with 145 points. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Jonathan Hardin Chapter members include, from left, Cindy Avery, Julia Morton, Patti Gauntt, Nancy McSwane, Marsha Black and Cynthia Allen. IS THERE A PHOTO CREDIT?
Jonathan Hardin DAR Chapter donates patriotic books to Faith Academy of Freestone
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, recently gifted about 50 patriotic books to the Faith Academy of Freestone in Fairfield in celebration of the United States’ upcoming 250th birthday (semi-sesquicentennial) on July 4, 2026. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Legislation to address classroom discipline, student removal filed in Texas Senate
Legislation to address classroom discipline, student removal filed in Texas Senate
Following up on the passage of the “Texas Teacher Bill of Rights” — which garnered unanimous approval in the Texas Senate this week — Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Creighton) has filed Senate Bill (SB) 27, a bill focusing on classroom discipline and procedural protections. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Schwertner files immigration bill
Schwertner files immigration bill
Texas Sen, Charles Schwertner of District 5 filed SB 8 to provide local law enforcement officials with the tools they need to better assist the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in detaining and deporting illegal aliens March 5. 03/14/2025 03:38 PM
Compassion park view
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