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Fairfield Mayor Kenneth Hughes and his wife, Nicole, light the Christmas Tree at the Freestone County Courthouse on Saturday night, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. The Home for the Holidays Christmas Celebration was postponed due to the weather until Saturday, Dec. 21, and will be held in conjunction wi...
Lighting of the tree
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Travis Canady will make his debut on Wheel of Fortune tonight, Dec. 12, at 6:30 p.m. Courtesy Photo
Canady taking a spin on Wheel of Fortune
Travis Canady, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield High School, will debut on Wheel of Fortune at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Blake Phillips, center,takes seventh place overall in the state job interview contest at Sam Houston State University. He is pictured with State Officer Caden Garner and Fairfield FFA Advisor Daniel Phillips. Courtesy Photo
Phillips takes 7th in state job interview contest
Blake Phillips, a junior at Fairfield High School, brought home seventh-place overall from the state job-interview contest held at Sam Houston State University over the weekend. “The executive director stated that Texas has 183,000 members. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Attorney Blake Beckham explains to Freestone County Commissioners during their Dec. 4 meeting some details of a proposed opioid settlement between drug stores and the County. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Longtime attorney retiring Freestone County commissioners received a hopeful update on progress of the high-speed rail line the county has been fighting for several years. That happened during their Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Here’s a crash course in scoring antlers
Here’s a crash course in scoring antlers
It hardly ever fails. Kill a buck worthy of a trip to the taxidermist these days and sooner or later someone is sure to pop the question — what does it score? Often, Texas hunters look to experts like Micah Poteet to learn the true tale of tape. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
ABOVE TOP: Olivia Allen, Faith Allen, Abigail Allen and Benjamin Allen pose for a photo with Mrs. Claus at Merry Memories at the Moody Bradley House on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 7. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
Merry Memories
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Through Dec. 13 ’Tis the Season to Keep the Cheer Here will take place through Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
County adds members to CPS board
County adds members to CPS board
Freestone County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday, Dec. 2, to address several issues, adding three county employees to the Child Protective Services board of directors, and taking other action before adjourning. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
The Fairfield History Club presents Fairfield Police Department Officers Bailey Mills and Joshua Ashley with children’s gifts for Blue Santa on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the Moody Bradley House. Photo by Daryl Allen/Fairfield Recorder
Blue Santa
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Santa visits Farm Bureau
Santa visits Farm Bureau
. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Fairfield Police Department report compiled by Chief David Utsey for Dec. 2 through Dec. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
A story of three gifts - Part 1
A story of three gifts - Part 1
One Sunday I shared a story with my congregation about my mom’s first car. It had to do with the lesson on expectations. Sometimes we find ourselves expecting the wrong things or putting our expectations towards the things that will ultimately disappoint us. I wanted to tell the sermon story again, but this time with my MOM’s corrections to the tale. I hope you enjoy it. 12/12/2024 08:55 PM
Grinch takes back seat to Santa
Grinch takes back seat to Santa
Santa 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Collins’ House to be featured on tour
Collins’ House to be featured on tour
Referred to as the “Collins’ House” because of Teague residents’ living memories, was built in the 1800s by Dr. Felix Grundy Traynham and his wife, Lillie Coleman, at 814 Magnolia St. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Commissioners get update on high-speed rail opposition
Freestone County commissioners received a hopeful update on progress of the high-speed rail line the county has been fighting for several years. That happened during their Dec. 4 meeting, when the court also heard about another opioid settlement, about a fire truck swap and made other decisions concerning the county’s finances and well-being. 12/11/2024 11:00 PM
And He shall be called ...
And He shall be called ...
DEVOTION 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Senior Center News
Senior Center News
Last Monday morning was incredibly busy. A big “thank you” to Carol for distributing the blessing bags for Route 2; I took care of Route 1. On Tuesday and Wednesday, our dedicated Meals on Wheels drivers delivered non-perishable meals to our homebound clients to cover for the center’s closure on Thursday and Friday. 12/04/2024 11:00 PM
Compassion park view
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