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New technology coming to Freestone County offices
New technology coming to Freestone County offices
Freestone County Commissioners Court wrestled with plans for implementation of new technology at two successive meetings March 13 and 19. E-Force and LGS systems are set to go live in county departments in May, and they will be running in connection with new service from Windstream. 03/27/2025 08:43 PM
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FPD arrests Washington for shooting
Clyde Washsington Jr., 23, of Fairfield, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, in connection with a shooting on South Bateman and Ike Street in Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon, March 18. The Fairfield Police Department made the arrest the following day with assistance of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. 03/27/2025 08:43 PM
FPD arrests Washington for shooting
FPD arrests Washington for shooting
Clyde Washsington Jr., 23, of Fairfield, was arrested on Wednesday, March 19, in connection with a shooting on South Bateman and Ike Street in Fairfield on Tuesday afternoon, March 18. The Fairfield Police Department made the arrest the following day with assistance of the Anderson County Sheriff’s Department. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
OPENING DAY
OPENING DAY
DAY 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage
THS baseball team gets new turtle cage 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office honors Darby and Shelton
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office honors Darby and Shelton
Sgt. Mike Darby was named the Freestone County Sheriff Office Deputy of the Year and Officer Billy Shelton was named Freestone County Sheriff Office Employee of the Year recently at the FCSO end-of-the --year meeting for 2024. 03/26/2025 11:00 PM
Jesus gives us the power of redirection
Jesus gives us the power of redirection
Sometimes in this life we need redirection. Oftentimes this is nuanced with concepts of utter life changing, habit altering, intense psychological changes. But that is usually in extreme cases. What I want to talk about today is the subtle ways we can redirect ourselves towards Christ and by the same token redirect others through our daily interactions with people. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
US 84 Northbound exit ramp closes
US 84 Northbound exit ramp closes
TxDOT has started Milestone 3 for the I-45 Fairfield Project. During this time, the US 84 northbound exit ramp (Exit 197) will be closed for the demolition and removal of the old exit ramp. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Thursday, March 20 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. – The Fairfield Public Library will have its annual public meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of March 10-16, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, March 10 10:05 AM-Officer West to PD to meet a complainant over criminal trespass notice. 1:20 PM-Officer West on welfare concern. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Good news, bad news on the lake
Good news, bad news on the lake
This week’s report has one of those “Good News & Bad News” scenarios with the Good News being that the White Bass and Hybrid Stripers are now showing up on the Main Lake and we will soon be loading the ice chest with lots of both! The Bad News is that Mother Nature has decided we don’t need to be on the Lake as often as we want too as the WINDS and some rain has made the forecast tough for the beginning of Spring Break Week! As much as we hate to call off a fishing trip, over the past 25 years we have learned to respect the weather and always err on the side of safety when it comes to battling the elements on Lake Richland Chambers. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
FAQ about taxes as the filing deadline nears
FAQ about taxes as the filing deadline nears
Some people look forward to filing their tax returns, while others recoil at the thought of paying what they owe. Regardless of which camp taxpayers are in, come April most people have a question or two related to their returns. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Enjoyable ways for seniors to savor spring
Enjoyable ways for seniors to savor spring
After a cold winter, thereÕs often nothing better than the arrival of spring. From the moment those first crocuses and tulips peek their heads out of the soil to the days of cherry blossoms in full bloom, spring is a time of sunshine, warmth and a renewed sense of vitality. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Freestone County cities showing fiscal growth
Streetman continues to have a great year, financially, having received $8,457 in sales tax back from the state comptroller in March. That’s a 57.6% increase over the same period last year. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
The Fairfield Public Library is displaying the Trinity Star Arts Council marionettes and the vignettes painted by Mike Seal through the month of March. Courtesy photo
MARIONETTES ON DISPLAY
The library will have its annual public meeting from 5:15 to 6:15 p.m. Thursday, March 20, at the library. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
Riley Stone won first place, Callie Morgan fifth place, and Bry Willis seventh place at the State Powerlifting meet in Edinburg on Thursday, March 13. Courtesy Photo
Stone brings home state powerlifting title
Fairfield High School sophomore Riley Stone brought home the state powerlifting title for the 105 class from the 3A Division 1 State Championship on Thursday, March 13, in Edinburg. Stone won first place with a squat of 270 pounds, bench press of 185 pounds, and deadlift of 290 pounds for a total of 745 pounds. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
City of Fairfield Code Enforcement Officer Opal Oliver is working hard to help maintain the City of Fairfield. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
City working on code enforcements
Code enforcements were the highlight of the Fairfi eld City Council meeting on Tuesday, March 11. All council members were present for the meeting. 03/21/2025 09:10 AM
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