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Representation of women, people of color in clinical trials is crucial
Representation of women, people of color in clinical trials is crucial
(StatePoint) Cardiovascular diseases and stroke remain leading causes of death worldwide. As researchers work to find new treatments that have the potential to benefit patients, they say that more diversity is needed among participants in clinical trials to advance understanding of these conditions. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Sept. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
You can do more than prayer ... after you’ve prayed
You can do more than prayer ... after you’ve prayed
The old spiritual song cries out, “It’s me, It’s me, It’s me, O’ Lord, standing in the need of prayer.” Many times in the scriptures we are called to pray for those we love, and even for those whom we don’t love. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Paul tells us to “pray without ceasing,” or even, to “pray constantly.” In 1Timothy 2:8, Paul writes, “I desire then, that in every place, men should pray, lifting up holy hands without anger or quarreling.” James tells us in James 5:16, to “pray for one another”. Jesus said of His church, in Matthew 21:13, “It is written, My house shall be called a house of prayer.” And in Colossians 4:2, Paul encourages and even commands us to “devote yourselves to prayer”. Over and over we are called to be a people of prayer. 09/20/2024 02:27 PM
Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Day 09/18/2024 11:00 PM
Constitution Week proclaimed
Constitution Week proclaimed
American colonists fought, sacrificed and died to establish and preserve the freedoms now guaranteed to us by the Constitution of the United States. 09/18/2024 11:00 PM
Lions drop Ferris to get back on winning track
Lions drop Ferris to get back on winning track
The Teague Lions’ swarming defense proved to be too much for the Class 4A Ferris Yellowjackets on Friday night, Sept. 13, dominating the Ferris offense from the opening kick off until the final whistle. 09/18/2024 11:00 PM
The 2024 Fairfield High School Homecoming Queen nominees are seniors Angelena Cobb, Emma Hill, Rylie Longer, and Addison Posey. Photo by Mitchell Pate/ Fairfield Recorder
FHS Homecoming Queen to be crowned
The 2024 Fairfield High School Homecoming Queen will be crowned prior to the football game against the Brownsboro Bears on Friday night, Sept. 13. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
“Augustine: Echoes of Freedom” is Travis Canady’s second published book. The author will be at Fairfield Public Library from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, for a book-signing. Contributed photo
FHS alum returns for book-signing
Travis Canady, a 2008 graduate of Fairfield High School will have a book-signing from noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Commissioners hold public hearings; OK court reporter salary increases
Commissioners hold public hearings; OK court reporter salary increases
Freestone County commissioners held public hearings for Freestone’s County and District Clerks during the Wednesday, Sept. 4, Commissioners Court meeting. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Delilah Phillips is boosted into the air by some high school cheerleaders. She was one of the many youngsters cheering on the Eagles against Mexia on Friday night. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Future cheerleaders
. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Painting with Picasso Five-year-old Connor Carroll shows off his painting with his parents Keith and Autumn Carroll.
Painting with Picasso
. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Daryl Allen is all smiles as his daughters Abigail, Olivia, Faith, and Rachel paint at the Painting with Picasso event held Friday evening at the Freestone County Courthouse. Daryl is the new general manager of the Fairfield Recorder and Teague Chronicle.
Daryl Allen
. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Classic Wheels
Classic Wheels
Mike Seale, a native from Teague, shows off his art gallery “Classic Wheels” on Friday evening, Sept. 6, at the Trinity Star Art Gallery in Fairfield during the 26th Annual Show of Wheels. Seale, who now resides in Sugar Land, began drawing Disney characters in the second grade and still has passion for art in his 70’s. His work will remain on display until Friday, Sept. 20, at the Trinity Star Art Gallery. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Dale and Wanda Adams of Fairfield with their 1929 Mercedes Benz Gazelle SSK at the 26th Annual Show of Wheels.
Show of Wheels draws large crowd to downtown Fairfield
There were a total of 174 entries at the 26th Annual Show of Wheels hosted by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Freestone County Courthouse. Many local citizens and those from out of town enjoyed strolling through the courthouse square area looking at all of the vehicles on display. 09/13/2024 02:32 PM
Struggling to make rent? Here’s what to know
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
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
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