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Strategic bitcoin reserve bill heads to senate floor
Strategic bitcoin reserve bill heads to senate floor
Senate Bill 21 authored by Sen. Charles Schwertner of Distsrict 5 unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on Thursday, Feb. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Bill aims to ban sale of puppy-mill pets in Texas
Bill aims to ban sale of puppy-mill pets in Texas
Texas Senate Bill 1652, sponsored by Sen. Judith Zaffirini of Laredo, would ban the sale of dogs and cats from out-of-state puppy mills in Texas. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
100 Years Ago This Month:
100 Years Ago This Month:
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1925. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, March 8 5 p.m. - Musician’s Appreciation at Lone Star Baptist Church, Oakwood. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of Feb. 10-16, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, Feb. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Notable Lenten traditions
Notable Lenten traditions
Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent. 03/05/2025 08:07 PM
Newton Hartley, Blake Phillips, Landon Salanias, Na’Kayla Conner, and Blayke Brackens show off their State Championship rings on Friday morning, Feb. 21. Courtesy Photo
SHOWING OFF THEIR BLING!
! It was a special morning for five Fairfield High School students on Friday morning, Feb. 21, as they were presented with their 2024 State Champion Ring during a special presentation. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Brackens and a recent quilt
Brackens shows a lifetime of the art of quilting
“Laverne Brackens: The Numerous Awards and Recognitions For Her Artistry and Legacy in African-American Quilt Making” Laverne Henry Brackens was born April 12, 1927,in Fairfield, to parents Willie and Gladys Durham Henry. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Freestone County cities showing revenue growth
Freestone County cities showing revenue growth
Cities in Freestone County are seeing a significant increase in sales tax collections so far this year. Fairfield, Teague and Wortham are all showing increases over last year in sales tax revenue rebates, but Streetman has just about doubled its year-to-date collections. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Lady Eagles head to state for fifth time in six years
Lady Eagles head to state for fifth time in six years
For the fifth time in six years, the Lady Eagles are heading to the state in basketball this week. When asked about making it to state for the fifth time in six years, Whitaker said, “It means a lot. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Art League to show kids’ art
Art League to show kids’ art
02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Forget ‘shut up;’ it’s time to ‘put up!’ As a citizen who did NOT vote for Donald J. Trump to be president, there is one aspect of his new presidency that I greatly look forward to. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
House unveils its voucher version
House unveils its voucher version
Texas House members filed a bevy of education bills last week, including a proposed $8 billion investment in public education and a voucher bill that ties the amount of money spent for private schooling to the dollar amount provided to public schools. The Austin American-Statesman reported the bill, filed by Rep. Brad Buckley, R-Salado, would increase the base level of per-student funding by $220 — from $6,160 to $6,380. Additional funds would be provided for special education, bilingual education, transportation and to rural school districts. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
I can do all things through Christ…
I can do all things through Christ…
February has been an extremely busy month, but a very fun month as we got to follow the Fairfield Lady Eagles throughout the playoffs. They defeated Little River Academy on Friday night in the Regional Championship 61-43 to advance to the State Tournament for the fifth time in six years. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Texas Game Warden Field Notes
Texas Game Warden Field Notes
On Nov. 2, Henderson County Game Wardens filed charges against a man for hunting without landowner consent. The wardens had been investigating the suspect since last deer season, when they found an unusual hunting blind made out of a converted port-a-potty. Unable to catch the suspect last year, wardens set up a game camera along the property line in hopes the hunter would return to hunt the same unusual blind. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Rep. Orr will work with Health/Human Services
Rep. Orr will work with Health/Human Services
The chairman of the Texas House Appropriations Committee has announced the subcommittee assignments for the 89th Legislative session. These appointments enable a more detailed examination of specific articles or sections of the state budget under the Appropriations Committee’s authority. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Tickets On Sale Soon
Tickets On Sale Soon
A Texas favorite, Jake Hooker & The Outsiders, will be performing in Freestone County, presented by Trinity Star Arts Council on Friday, April 4, at The Venue at G Bar Ranch. Hooker was born listening to the sounds of traditional country music through his father’s West Texas country band. 02/27/2025 09:26 AM
Compassion park view
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