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JJ Bates and Rylie Swinson show off their Teague Lions and Fairfield Eagles sweatshirt from The Jaded Spade. They both have on a white button up underneath paired with Flying Monkey Jeans. Swinson is also wearing maroon and gold shoes from The Jaded Spade. See more photos, Page 3. Photos b...
Runway walk against cancer
The Freestone Cancer Support Group hosted its annual fall style show and dinner at the Fairfield Civic Center on Tuesday evening, Oct. 8. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Court ties up loose ends on grant funds
Court ties up loose ends on grant funds
The Freestone County commissioners held a meeting with ARPA representatives to finish the county’s report on the extreme weather event in May-June of this year. ARPA is the American Rescue Plan Act, which provides funds to counties and cities to assist in financial recovery from the pandemic. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Fall-like weather finally arrives
Fall-like weather finally arrives
An end to the unseasonably warm weather seen in Central Texas is expected this week, according to the National Weather Service office in Fort Worth. The weather service noted there would be a “mid-October chill” in the central United States this week as a cold front sinks to the south and into northern Mexi-co. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Fairfield wins district cross country meet
Fairfield wins district cross country meet
Both the Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles won the district cross country meet last Wednesday, Oct. 9, held in Fairfield to advance to Regionals in Huntsville on Tuesday, Oct. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Time is flying; turn to the Lord
Time is flying; turn to the Lord
October is nearly over which means Thanksgiving and Christmas are nearly here. I love that we have cooler weather in the forecast. There are only fivea more weeks of school left before Thanksgiving break. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Tariffs
Tariffs
I remember the first time I ever heard the term tariff was in my first economics course in college. A tariff is a tax applied to imported goods and collected by the federal government. It was used to protect infant industries at the founding of the United States as we struggled to build a diverse economy after the Revolution. It later became one of the major reasons contributing to the Civil War as it raised the price on manufactured goods used in the agriculture slave economy of the South but produced in the industrialized North. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
More stylin’ for cancer support
More stylin’ for cancer support
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Do you sound unprofessional?
Do you sound unprofessional?
My handy-dandy “column topic radar” lit up when I encountered an internet article called “12 Phrases You’re Using That Make You Sound Unprofessional.” (This is not to be confused with the equally intriguing online article titled “12 Phrases That Would’ve Been 13 Phrases If That %$#* Black Cat Hadn’t Revved Up My Superstitious Streak.”) The author helpfully pointed out a number of utterances that can make you appear immature, unfocused, unhelpful, inflexible, whiney, too casual or too something to all the delightfully judgmental Stepford Co-workers who impact your career trajectory. Yes, failure to put adequate thought into how you are perceived by colleagues can render you unqualified for that coveted Employee of the Month plaque. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Early voting begins next week for gen. election
Early voting begins next week for gen. election
Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
DK’s better than stink bait
DK’s better than stink bait
It doesn’t get much better than the days we’ve enjoyed on the lake the past couple of weeks! The fall temperature cool-down is great for fishing and any outdoor activity. Don’t let the great opportunity to see, feel and enjoy Mother Nature at her best pass you by during October and November! 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
‘Extra ... Extra ... Read all about it: Scarecrows take over downtown’
‘Extra ... Extra ... Read all about it: Scarecrows take over downtown’
Scarecrows can be found all around downtown Fairfield. Be sure to check out the Freestone County Courthouse area for all the different scarecrows throughout the month. Pictured are the scarecrows by The Fairfield Recorder and The Teague Chronicle. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
FHS Class of 1994
FHS Class of 1994
The Fairfield High School Class of 1994 held their 30th Class Reunion at Twisted Vines Event Center on Saturday evening, Oct. 12.. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Groundwater district meets Oct. 22
Groundwater district meets Oct. 22
The Mid-East Texas Groundwater Conservation District will be conduct-ing a Board Meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Veteran’s appreciation luncheon set for Nov. 13
Veteran’s appreciation luncheon set for Nov. 13
The Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Inc. is hosting a Veteran’s Apprecia-tion Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov.13. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Rethinking church: Money doesn’t save
Rethinking church: Money doesn’t save
This is the final article in a series I have been doing called “Re-Thinking Church.” Throughout these articles, we have been exploring various qualities or focuses that the church oftentimes utilizes that are truly misguiding our divine efforts as the Body of Christ. We have looked at the church’s overzealous obsession with attendance and membership while neglecting to celebrate the growth of discipleship and spiritual disciplines. We talked about how obsession with buildings and programs has turned the church into brick and mortar as opposed to flesh and blood. If this is your first time reading this final article, I would encourage you to go back and read the other two. But for those of you who have remained steadfast in your readings, let’s dive into the final section of these pastoral observations. Hope you’re ready, cause we are going to be talking about money. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Oct. 10/17/2024 08:37 AM
More stylin’ for cancer support
More stylin’ for cancer support
More stylin’ for cancer support 10/16/2024 11:00 PM
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