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Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

Landowner education series slated for April 14-May 12 in Waco

A four-part educational series for new and small landowners will be on Mondays from April 14-May 12 in Waco. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in McLennan County and McLennan Community College will host the course. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Fairfield PD Report

Fairfield PD Report

Following is the Fairfield Police Department call report for the week of March 24-30, as compiled by Chief David Utsey Monday, March 31 7:20 AM-Cpl. Ashley on reported assault. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

On March 29, Jaret Barrett of Waxahachie was turkey hunting on his 1,000-acre lease in Eastland County when he bagged a pair of Rio Grande gobblers at 40 yards. One of the gobblers had snow-white plumage that is considered exceptionally rare in the wild. Photo courtesy of Jaret Barrett

Spring turkey season is in full swing across most of Texas. The only exception is the state’s East Zone, where a month-long gobbler only season gets underway April 22 in 12 counties. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation

Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation

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Martinez is all smiles with Kindergarten teachers Kristin Bryd and Vanessa Miller at Kindergarten Registration at Teague Elementary on Thursday evening, April 3. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Recorder-Chronicle

Teague Elementary School Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration

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Lydia Morgan is recognized as the Fairfield High School Student of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Joe Craig. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder

Morgan named FHS Student of the Year

Lydia Morgan, a senior at Fairfield High School, has been named the 20242025 Fairfield High School Student of the Year. “I am very excited, honored, and humbled to be named the FHS Student of the Year,” Morgan said.” After graduating in May, Morgan plans on going to the University of Texas unless she is admitted to one of the other schools that she applied to. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings

Appeals court: TEA can release A-F school ratings A judge with the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled last week that the Texas Education Agency can release its 2023 A-F school accountability ratings, the Houston Chronicle reported. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Keep your eyes on Jesus

Keep your eyes on Jesus

I’m so thankful for my wife Katy. Life is so busy, but no matter what, she still supports me. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Don’t rest on laurels

Don’t rest on laurels

From the time of the birth of Jesus until 1776 economists estimate that the world’s economy doubled in size. In 1776 a Scottish philosopher economist named Adam Smith published a book titled “The Wealth of Nations” that described the basic principles of a new philosophy called Capitalism. It was a brutal system of competitive individualism that transformed the world. These days the world’s economy doubles about every 40 years, which is why we live modern lifestyles instead of sitting around campfires at night trying to stay warm and hoping to have enough food to eat. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans

Keeping My Promise: More Tax Relief for Texans

When I ran for office, I made a promise to keep more money in your pocket. Last session, I delivered on that promise, passing the largest property tax cut in Texas history—over $18 billion in relief—but I know we can do even better. As I listen to constituents across our community, my heart breaks to see families still struggling to make ends meet due to high property tax bills, mom-and-pop shops closing their doors from unnecessary taxation, and rural Texans being robbed of the opportunity to pass down land and wealth to the next generation. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Members of the Jonathan Hardin Chapter dedicate a DAR insignia marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County March 30.

DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member

Jonathan Hardin Chapter members gathered at Driver Cemetery in Freestone County Sunday, March 30, to dedicate a DAR Insignia Marker at the gravesite of member Nancy Pickett Rula. Rula passed away Sept. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Aggies gather for Aggie Muster on April 21 every year. Courtesy Photo

Freestone County Aggie Muster is Monday, April 21

Howdy! Calling All Aggies, their families and Future Aggies...... The Freestone County A&M Club invites you and your family to join us for Aggie Muster, Monday, April 21, 2025, at 5:00pm. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Friday, April 11 Deadline for Digital Poster Contest for Freestone County Fair and Rodeo Theme Friday, April 11 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Senior Center News

Senior Center News

April has certainly started with a splash, with showers that remind us of the old saying: “April showers bring May flowers.” Just as we were relishing the warmth of temperatures in the 70s and 80s, the cold winter rain hit us over the weekend, bringing lower temperatures. However, there’s no room for complaints, especially when we consider the devastating news of tornadoes, flooding, and the tragic loss of lives. On a lighter note, Carl came through again last week with a dozen blueberry donuts, showcasing his generosity and dedication to spoiling our morning crowd. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

You must be born again

You must be born again

In just a few Sundays, April 20, the Christian world will celebrate Easter Sunday, the Sunday that we set aside to remember the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. No other religion celebrates this Sunday because no other religion believes that Jesus was indeed the very Son of God, sent to earth to die for our sins, and not just ours, but for the sins of the whole world. Paul wrote in 1 Timothy 2:4, “Our Savior wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.” Peter, the Lord’s righthand disciple while He was still on earth, wrote in 1 Peter 3:18, “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but made alive by the Spirit.” And in Romans 5:8, we read, “But God demonstrated His own love towards us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” And twice do we read, once by the Lord Himself, and once again by Paul, that “whosoever believes and whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord, will be saved”. Not, “might be”, not, “may be”, but “will be saved.” 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

May we hear God’s voice this Holy Week

May we hear God’s voice this Holy Week

April 13th is Palm Sunday. Christians worldwide will celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem the week before his crucifixion. 04/10/2025 05:45 AM

Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation

Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation

Freestone County Child Protective Proclamation 04/09/2025 11:00 PM