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Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced $39.7 million in grants to Texas to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s signature zero-emission refueling infrastructure programs. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 18 Noon to 10 p.m. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Jan. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
In every church around our community, you will most likely hear the same message at some point speaking about the concept of salvation. Whether this be in the booming voice of a Baptist, the confident solemness of a Presbyterian, the charismatic shout of a Pentecostal, the comforting tone of a Methodist, the liturgical song of a Catholic, or the modern vernacular of a Non-Denominationist, you WILL hear a message of salvation. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Court Clerk John Bell of the Municipal Court in Teague has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program and was awarded certification on Nov. 26, 2024, by the Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the Texas Municipal Courts Association and Texas State University-San Marcos. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
New virus known as HMPV a threat 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Road closure on FM 80
Road closure on FM 80
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun, The Texas Cajun gives back $20,000 to the community on Friday, Dec. 27. Tejun donated $10,000 to the 10 local volunteer fire departments and $10,000 to the Teague Little League Baseball Association for purchase of a zero-turn lawn mower. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kenneth Haggerty, Tejun; Bryan Teer, Teague VFD; Hollis Daniel, Kirvin VFD; Matthew Marfell, Streetman VFD; Leonard Smith, Wortham VFD; Anthony Roberts, Fairfield VFD; Sunny Newell, Tejun; Monte Ashley, Dew VFD; Van Wagnon, Southern Oaks VFD; and Tracie Walker, Tejun; back row, Erik Smith, Tejun; Dylan Smith, Tejun; Karri Minefee, Tejun; Brandon Smith, Oakwood VFD; Hayden Hardwick, Dew VFD; and Carl Clark, Dew VFD. Not pictured is Chris Isom, Butler VFD. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
January 2024 Avery Thaler and Blayke Brackens earned All-State honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Team for volleyball. The Fairfield Lady Eagles basketball team went 4-0 in the Aggieland Invitational to bring home the championship trophy once again. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Janette G., Janette Gibson Davis, is a nationally recognized saxophonist. Trinity Star Arts Council will present her “The Art of Sound: an interactive art exhibit” from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11. Contributed photo
FHS alum presenting interactive art exhibit
‘The Art of Sound: an interactive art exhibit” will be presented by Trinity Star Arts Council at its first event of 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
2025 swearing-in at Freestone County offices
. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Dec. 30, through Sunday, Jan. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
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