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TISD preparing for upcoming school year
TISD preparing for upcoming school year
The Teague ISD school board met on Tuesday, June 25, to continue preparing for the upcoming school year this fall. All board members were present except for Brian Bowers. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. 07/04/2024 04:00 AM
Klara Pinkerton of Godley will compete at the 96th Texas State FFA Convention in Houston. She is the daughter of Lloyd Pinkerton and Angie Smith Pinkerton, a 1998 Fairfield graduate, and the granddaughter of Ed and Alicia Smith of Fairfield. Courtesy Photo
Youth with FF ties to compete at
Klara Pinkerton, a freshman with Godley FFA, is a top finalist and will compete at the 96th Texas State FFA Convention in Houston. She has achieved remarkable success in FFA with her sheep production endeavors. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
FMC starts new telehealth program
FMC starts new telehealth program
More Freestone and Leon County residents can now receive care from medical specialists without having to go to Waco, Tyler, Dallas or Houston. On July 1, Freestone Medical Center launched a new telehealth program designed to provide a number of new clinical services like hospitalist, cardiology and endocrinology. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
White bass (sandbass) are fun to catch and great eating. Here’s Luke with a bigun landed during the early spring spawn. Catching is fast and furious now on many area lakes. Photo by Jeff Rice
Sandbass - The People’s Fish
I was well into my twenties when I first began fishing for white bass (sand bass) as they are called in north Texas. Sand bass flourish in lakes with feeder streams and each spring make spawning runs in the creeks or rivers. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
The Fairfield Athletic Banquet was held on Thursday evening, May 16, in the Johnson Activity Center. Earning honors were Collin Glass - Most Valuable Athlete, Kohl Collins & Conner Colvert - Most Improved Athlete, Rowdy Hand - Fighting Heart Award, Avery Thaler - Most Valuable Athlete,...
Fairfield Athletic Banquet
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Olivia Hays presents Alaina Baker with the Kindness from Case belt buckle at the 2024 Freestone County Fair. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Baker receives Kindness from Case Belt Buckle
Alaina Baker received the Kindness from Case belt buckle at the 2024 Freestone County Fair. This is the fifth year that the buckle has been given out. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Cadence Webster, Brianna Latray, Mikah Kesinger, Marissa Eppes, Kenady Morris, Director - Emily Goodson, Makenaa Eppes, Gabi Trevino, Lexi Goodson, and Evangeline Arabie at the 2024 Miss Texas Teen competition this past week. Courtesy Photo
Nine area girls compete at Miss Texas Teen
Nine area girls competed in the Miss Texas Teen competition this past week, June 23-29, at the Eisemann Performance Center in Richardson and brought back multiple honors. In addition to those nine, there were 16 youngsters who attended as Texas Lone Star Princesses. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
The 2023 Freestone County Muster was hosted by Kay and Jay Stevens at Double Back Ranch, Teague. The guest speaker was Amalie Phillips, who shared her experiences of being an Aggie. Dinner was catered by Big Huck’s BBQ of Fairfield. Courtesy Photo by Kay Stevens
Aggie Muster
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
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Freestone County Calf Scramble
Freestone County Calf Scramble
. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Reinforcements on the Way!
Reinforcements on the Way!
GIVING THEM CHRIST On a hot July 1st, the rolling hillsides and farmland of our country were disrupted by the marching footsteps of an invading army. Citizens peered out of their homes to view the ragged ranks of a foe bent on bringing war to the region’s people, destruction of the U.S. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Classic heel turns
Classic heel turns
CRUNCH TIME Last week, I had flashbacks to July 7, 1996, and April 7-14, 2003. What triggered these flashbacks? Jim Schlossnagle and the University of Texas. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
A youngster competes in the barrel racing competition at the Teague 4th of July Youth Rodeo on Saturday night. There were over 300 contestants throughout the youth rodeo. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still
MITCH’S CORNER The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo is this weekend, July 4-6. The 1st Annual Youth Rodeo was held on Saturday night.. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
The Greatest News of All Times
The Greatest News of All Times
Ever since I can remember as a young boy, the local news of the day came on at 5 p.m. every day. 07/03/2024 02:51 PM
Commissioners hear complaint about drag races near Cotton Gin
Commissioners hear complaint about drag races near Cotton Gin
06/27/2024 04:00 AM
94th Annual 4th of July Rodeo July 4-6
94th Annual 4th of July Rodeo July 4-6
The 94th Annual Teague 4th of July Rodeo will take place Thursday, July 4 through Saturday, July 6, with rodeo performances beginning at 8 p.m. each night. 06/27/2024 04:00 AM
Compassion park view
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