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Chief’s Report

Chief’s Report

Monday, May 20 6A- Officer Mills working traffic enforcement 12:39P- Officer Mills on a report of Fraud 3P- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of loud music Tuesday, May 21 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on business checks 2:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 3:30A- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist 7:45A- Officer Mills on a report of a stranded motorist 4:15P- SGT Markham on a report of a motor vehicle accident 8:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, May 22 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 11:30A- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a out on a request for a welfare check 2:30P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 5P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 5:55P- Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a disturbance 6:04P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a disturbance 7:50P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an alarm 8:17P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a tree in the road 10:11P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a criminal trespass Thursday, May 23 3:15P- CPL Warren, Officer Tinsley, and CPL Scarrow out on a report of a motor vehicle crash 7:22P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of a stranded motorist 8:33P- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an obstruction in the roadway Friday, May 24 12:39A- Officer Ashley and Officer Silas out on a report of an assault 10:50A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 12:30P- Officer Mills out on a report of suspicious activity 2:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 3:15P- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 8:07P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 9P- Officer Beaver out on a request for a welfare check 9:30P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a motor vehicle accident 9:45P- Officer Beaver out on an agency assist Saturday, May 25 Midnight- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 5:15A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an assault 9:10A- Officer Mills out on traffic enforcement 1:45P- Officer Mills out on a request for public assistance 3P- Officer Mills out on a report of a welfare concern 7:04P- Officer Beaver out on a report of a stranded motorist 10:35P- Officer Beaver out on a report of suspicious activity Sunday, May 26 1:45A- Officer Beaver out on a report of an intoxicated person 2A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a suspicious person 4:25A- Officer Beaver out on a report of a disturbance 8:45A- Officer Mills out on a report of Dogs at large 9A- Officer Mills out on a report of an alarm 11A- Officer mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance 11:30A- SGT Markham out on a report of theft Noon- Officer Mills out on a request for a welfare check 3:45P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of an alarm 4:05P- Officer Mills and SGT Markham out on a report of a disturbance. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM

Emergency Management Coordinator Leonard Smith speaks to County Commissioners at their May 20 meeting about how they plan to distribute the 23 hand-held radios the court voted to purchase. Photo by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder

Commissioners approve tree cutting and removal bid

Freestone County Commissioners accepted a bid on tree cutting and removal from four bids received. The commissioners took this step at their May 8 meeting, when they also authorized the county treasurer to request capital credits. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM

Early and Later Rains

Early and Later Rains

“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day, little Johnny wants to play.” Do you remember your grandparents or your parents teaching you that little nursery rhyme when you were growing up? Maybe for you, instead of “little Johnny” it was “little Mary who wants to play.” But you were taught that rhyme on the days it was raining outside and you were bored playing inside and wanted to go outside to play, however your parents wouldn’t let you venture out in the rain, especially if it was stormy. And speaking of rain, it seems like we’ve been getting more than our fair-share here lately in this part of Texas, doesn’t it? And I don’t mean for just a few days or just a few weeks, but we’ve had quite a lot of rain for the past two months! I can’t remember getting this much rain, weekly, like we’ve been getting it. 05/29/2024 12:09 PM

FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs

FM 80 in Teague closed due to needed railroad repairs

FM 80 at the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corporation (BNSF) Crossing (DOT# 597189L) is currently closed for the railroad to complete needed repairs of a railroad culvert. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM

Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder

Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder

A Fairfield man has been charged in connection with the murder of Denise Lissette Ramos, 22. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM

Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager

Pranger named City Secretary/Office Manager

After nearly two hours in executive session covering five different matters, Gay Pranger was named the City of Teague City Secretary/Office Manager on Monday night, May 20, at the monthly City of Teague Board of Aldermen meeting. 05/23/2024 04:00 AM

FPD to receive new shields, body cams

FPD to receive new shields, body cams

Albert Gallegos Jr. and the Fairfield Police Department will receive more than what they asked for. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

City hires Silas to FPD

City hires Silas to FPD

Fresh out of graduation from the Navarro College Police Academy, Joseph Silas is the newest member of the Fairfield Police Department. Silas, an eight-year veteran of law enforcement, was hired unanimously by Fairfield City Council during the monthly meeting on May 14. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Thaler, Beaver named FHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian; FHS Graduation Friday night

Thaler, Beaver named FHS Valedictorian, Salutatorian; FHS Graduation Friday night

Avery Thaler and Lily Beaver have earned the top honors as the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Fairfield High School Class of 2024. The Commencement Ceremony for the FHS Class of 2024 will be held on Friday, May 24, at Eagle Stadium at 8 p.m. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder

Suspect charged in connection with Ramos murder

A Fairfield man has been charged in connection with the murder of Denise Lissette Ramos, 22. Julian Jefferson, 20, has been charged with capital murder. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Fairfield HS athletes honored at annual sports banquet

Fairfield HS athletes honored at annual sports banquet

The Fairfield High School athletes were honored for all of their achievements this school year at the annual sports banquet hosted by the Booster Club on Thursday evening, May 16. This year, the Fairfield Eagles and Lady Eagles had seven district championships, eight playoff wins, 20 area qualifiers, 52 regional qualifiers, 20 state qualifiers, and 75 academic all-district selections. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Wortham woman dies in train-car collision

Wortham woman dies in train-car collision

A Wortham woman died in a car-train collision about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, just north of Wortham. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Once upon a time, baseball was the American national pastime. Not now. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Chief’s Report

Chief’s Report

Monday, May 13 9:30A- CPL Scarrow and Officer Tinsley and CPL Warren assisting Animal Control. 3:30P- CPL Warren on a report of suspicious activity. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Eight Crazy Nights

Eight Crazy Nights

Disclaimer: The title of this column has nothing to do with Adam Sandler’s animated movie by the same name. In fact, this piece has very little to do with the aforementioned actor/director. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

The Lord has a plan for us

The Lord has a plan for us

MITCH’S CORNER The school year is officially over. The past several weeks, I have attended multiple banquets and the students in Freestone County have earned some amazing honors this year. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM

Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday

Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday

Ain’t nothin’ says TEXAS like good BBQ! That’s the cornerstone of the Winkler Masonic Lodge’s annual fundraiser, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 25. The fundraiser makes possible the presentation of four $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairfield High School. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM