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Struggling to make rent? Here’s what to know

(StatePoint) Upfront and ongoing renting costs can put financial stress on any monthly budget. But whether you are experiencing financial hardship or just need a little extra help to make ends meet, you may have options by working with your property manager. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM

God invites us to cast all our cares upon Him

When I was in the seventh grade, as a part of our course in world geography, we, as students, had to learn all about the various European explorers who discovered lands and sea routes to different parts of the world. This kind of learning, unfortunately, is no longer taught in our schools today. Of course, if I were to ask you who Christopher Columbus was, most of you could tell me that he discovered North America. You probably even remember the little ditty, “In 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” But did you also know that he discovered the Caribbean Islands and Central and South America? Do you also remember that though he came from Italy, he sailed and made these discoveries for Spain? Let me throw a couple of other explorers at you. Does the name Samuel de Champlain ring a bell? He was the French explorer, navigator, and cartographer, meaning he was a map maker, among other things, who between 1603 and 1609 made twenty nine trips across the Atlantic Ocean, charting and designing maps of the lands and sites that he discovered. He is the guy who is given credit for discovering the Great Lakes between Canada and North America and he established the first French settlement in what is now called Quebec City. How about Eric the Red, the Viking Norseman who discovered and led the first European settlement on the island of Greenland, the largest island in the world! And folks, this was around the tenth century, in the year of our Lord, 982 AD. And if I may but post one more, Vasgo de Gama, who was the Portuguese explorer who was the first European to reach and establish a sea and trade route to the nation of India. This happened sometime between 1497 and 1499. With the exception of Columbus, I’m sure that none of these names mean anything to you but we had to learn not only who they were, but what they discovered and when they discovered them! I remember sitting at my desk in my bedroom and looking up and making the statement that was the title of a famous musical play, “Stop the world! I want to get off!” Could you blame me? 09/13/2024 02:32 PM

Community Calendar

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Chief’s Report

Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Sept. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM

Scenes from the season-opener

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Cheers to lots of years!

Ree Martin celebrated her 45th work anniversary at Brookshire Brothers last month. Martin began her journey at Brookshire Brothers in August 1979 and has since excelled in various roles. She currently serves as the Pricing coordinator. “Her dedication fosters a strong sense of family among her team, and she’s always ready to lend a helping hand,” Brookshire Brothers wrote in a post online. Pictured are CEO John Aston, Ree Martin, Fairfield Store Manager Jason Walthall, and District Director Kent Pursley. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

‘Show of Wheels’ has something for everyone

This weekend’s 26th annual Show of Wheels will include a Ladies Poker Stroll, a citywide garage sale, a paint party, an art show – oh, and lots and lots of cars, trucks, motorcycles, tractors and more. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Game management assoc. will hold annual banquet

The Freestone County Game Management Association will be hosting its annual banquet on Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Twisted Vines Event Center. The business meeting will start at 5 p.m. and the doors for the banquet will open at 6:30 p.m. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

The Lord is my strength

Katy and I enjoyed our three day weekend so much. It was much needed and we got to rest a lot. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Letters to the Editor

A Chameleon Act That Won’t Fly 9-1-24 Leopards do not change their spots. Sociopaths do not become compassionate humanitarians. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Comptroller: Hundreds of new homes needed to cut costs

A 26-page report from the Texas Comptroller concludes that the state needs 306,000 additional homes, a shortage that has sent housing costs soaring, The Texas Tribune reported. Homebuilding hasn’t kept up with the booming economy as millions of new residents have moved here over the past decade, leaving more than half of the state’s homeowners and renters struggling to find and keep affordable housing. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Fairfield Communitywide Garage Sale

1. 554 E Us Hwy 84-Passed Emmanuel Baptist Church Right Side 2. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Don’t get caught in another man’s game

TherewasanoldTVwestern series back in the 1950s and m’60s called “Maverick” about two semi serious brothers who made their living gambling and they were always quoting what their Ol’ Pappy told them. One of the most memorable was, “Don’t get caught in another man’s game.” 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Faith Fellowship church plans men’s breakfast

The monthly men’s breakfast is planned this coming Saturday morning, Sept. 7, at Faith Fellowship Baptist Church in Fairfield. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Swimming lesson

I am a certified Baby Boomer, so when I grew up in the 1960s there were nearly three zillion kids in my neighborhood. Nearby was a public pool that offered free swimming lessons each summer. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

Chief’s Report

Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Aug. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM

When you align with Christ you know you will get safely home

Just in case you were wondering, as of today, September 1, 2024, it is 61 days until Halloween, 89 days until Thanksgiving, 116 Days until Christmas, and 122 days until New Year’s Eve, just in case you were wondering. In between those days are birthdays and anniversaries, umpteen doctor and dentist appointments, which my wife and I like to call, “date days”, and then there are those days that we wonder “How in the world did we ever make it through”, days, but somehow, we did. 09/13/2024 12:06 PM