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Oil smooths out many things
Oil smooths out many things
There is an old saying thWhat do Russia, Iran and Venezuela have in common besides not having the best interests of their citizens in mind? The answer is a lot of oil revenue. Back when large royalty gas checks were flowing through Freestone County, my father-in-law referred to it as mailbox money, and that money, a lot of times, got treated differently than money you earned by dragging yourself out of the bed early in the morning and going somewhere to grind out a living. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Proper attire is important
Proper attire is important
A well-dressed person can go a long way in life. A naked person can’t go nearly as far…especially in snow. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
This earth is not our home
This earth is not our home
My 36th birthday on Friday, Aug. 16, wa good. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Texas’ heat-related deaths are likely undercounted
Texas’ heat-related deaths are likely undercounted
As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
TPWD says anglers can benefit future of fishing with scale samples for genetics testing
TPWD says anglers can benefit future of fishing with scale samples for genetics testing
Compelling news from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s A.E. Wood State Fish Hatchery in San Marcos … Recent genetics testing performed on a scale sample from an 8.15-pound largemouth bass caught and released earlier this year from Bois d’ Arc Lake confirms the fish was a test tube baby with a developing weight problem. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Aug. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Back to School Bash to include games, ‘watermelon dinner’
Back to School Bash to include games, ‘watermelon dinner’
The Back to School Bash, full of games, fun, snacks and a “watermelon dinner” has been planned to kickoff the new school year for area students. Faith Fellowship in Fairfield will host the event from 6 to 8 p.m. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Shipley attends 150th anniversary of first meeting
Shipley attends 150th anniversary of first meeting
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Our Heavenly Father has a firm grasp and won’t let us go
Our Heavenly Father has a firm grasp and won’t let us go
I know that all of us, from time to time, lose something of value, something of importance. Perhaps it’s some keys, or some money, or even directions on how to get somewhere. And many times it’s simply because we have “misplaced” the object of importance, and so we rejoice when we can find that certain object, which is usually “right where we left it”. Now, in the case of age, as our mind and body gets a lot older, we find ourselves in one room, remembering that we need to get something else out of another room, but as soon as we walk out of the first room, we immediately forget what we are looking for! Can I get an “Amen” here? What I usually do in such times is to return to my room of origin, and once there, gather my memory again of what I need to go after, and then I move to the other room to retrieve it. You “youngsters” will one day understand what I am talking about. What has been “lost”, has been “found”, and then, with effort, “saved”. 08/22/2024 07:59 AM
Shipley attends 150th anniversary of first meeting of Sheriff’s Assoc
Shipley attends 150th anniversary of first meeting of Sheriff’s Assoc
Shipley attends 150th anniversary of first meeting of Sheriff’s Assoc 08/21/2024 11:00 PM
Aldermen OK variance for small house
Aldermen OK variance for small house
The Teague Board of Alderman approved a variance during the regular meeting Monday night, Aug. 19, allowing a resident to build a small house on her propearty. 08/21/2024 11:00 PM
Court ready to vote on budget, tax rate
Court ready to vote on budget, tax rate
Freestone County Commissioners Court continued working on the upcoming budget during the Aug. 14 meeting, examining details of every department, and so far plan to keep the tax rate the same as the current rate. A final vote was to be taken at the Wednesday, Aug. 21, meeting. 08/21/2024 11:00 PM
First Day of School
First Day of School
School 08/21/2024 11:00 PM
Cothran retires after almost 3 decades at Teague ISD
Cothran retires after almost 3 decades at Teague ISD
After 28 years with Teague ISD, Accounts Payable Specialist Pat Cothran has retired. A retirement party was held for Cothran on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 7. 08/14/2024 11:00 PM
A new look for TISD athletics
A new look for TISD athletics
The Teague Lion Pride Booster Club, along with the help of Teague ISD and Coach Zachary Linscomb have completed a makeover for the Teague ISD Athletic facilities. The football, baseball, and softball fields have been completed. A new look for the gym will be coming soon. 08/14/2024 11:00 PM
Meet the teacher
Meet the teacher
Teacher ABOVE: Carter Hibbard is all smiles at his TES Meet the Teacher appointment as he meets his teacher, Misty Morrow. ABOVE, LEFT: First-grader Elanor Lee is ready to start school with her teacher, Leslie Sims. LEFT: Adalee Bailon is ready for the school year along with her first grade teacher, Shalandria Gullette. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Teague Chronicle 08/14/2024 11:00 PM
Wortham residents attending a special City Council meeting Monday, Aug. 12, where the recent, sudden retirement of longtime Chief of Police Kelly Butler was discussed, chat with each other during a closed session of the council. Photo by David Webb/The Mexia News
Concerned crowd packs Wortham meeting
Wortham City Council scrambled to reorganize the city’s police force in the wake of longtime Chief of Police Kelly Butler’s sudden retirement and departure Aug. 7. 08/14/2024 08:57 PM
Compassion park view
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