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James Riley Morgan – Early Freestone County pro athlete
James Riley Morgan was born Sept. 5, 1940, in the Freestone County community of Rocky Branch (Creek), which is located between Kirvin and Wortham. He was the youngest son of nine children – three sons and six daughters – born to farmers James and Tennie Morgan. He attended a small country school in that community then went on to attend and graduate in 1959 from the segregated F. W. Wheeler High School in Wortham. He was a well-rounded student and gifted athlete who played a variety high school sports but it was basketball where he excelled. 02/06/2025 10:04 AM
NCT Council of G’ments OKs $1 million for litigation over high-speed rail route
NCT Council of G’ments OKs $1 million for litigation over high-speed rail route
$1 million in funding for potential litigation costs associated with the proposed Dallas-Fort Worth high speed rail route. The funding will comprise four $250,000 tranches, with each being approved by the RTC before it is disbursed. 02/06/2025 10:04 AM
James Riley Morgan – Early Freestone County pro athlete
James Riley Morgan – Early Freestone County pro athlete
James Riley Morgan was born Sept. 5, 1940, in the Freestone County community of Rocky Branch (Creek), which is located between Kirvin and Wortham. He was the youngest son of nine children – three sons and six daughters – born to farmers James and Tennie Morgan. He attended a small country school in that community then went on to attend and graduate in 1959 from the segregated F. W. Wheeler High School in Wortham. He was a well-rounded student and gifted athlete who played a variety high school sports but it was basketball where he excelled. 02/05/2025 11:00 PM
Cothran Ag Services wins 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt
Cothran Ag Services wins 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt
A record breaking 29 teams entered the 12th Annual Teague FFA Varmint Hunt Jan. 31 - Feb. 1. When all was said and done, Cothran Ag Services won the event with 1,165 points. Making up the team were Chance Sullivan, Cameron Cothran, Trevor Cooper, and James Curry. They also killed the heaviest coyote coming in at 41 pounds. 02/05/2025 11:00 PM
Fairfield PD Report
Fairfield PD Report
The following is the Fairfield Police Department call report as compiled by FPD Chief David Utsey for the week of Jan. 20 – Jan. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
TVCC and TDCJ celebrate partnership
TVCC and TDCJ celebrate partnership
Trinity Valley Community College and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice celebrated their longstanding partnership an. 23 with a building dedication of the new TDCJ Training Facility. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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A miracle among the sawdust on a Saturday
The trucks began arriving in the early morning of a crisp and cold Saturday. They came from all over town and pulled into the Brookshires Grocery Store parking lot, stepping out into the cold and shaking hands while huddled around an open tailgate. To the casual passerby, this appeared to be a strange fraternity of pickup truck owners gathered for their monthly meeting. But this group was gathered with a specific mission in mind. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
KNES Texas 99.1 hosted its annual Dwarfanators Wrestling event on Sunday night, Jan. 19, at the Leon County Expo Center. The four foot mini, head cracking, body slamming dwarfanators gave the audience action for two hours. Although the weather was cold, approximately 700 fans packed the st...
Dwarfanators Wrestling
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Friday, Jan. 31 5:30 p.m. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Elizabeth Pillans, a senior at Fairfield HIgh School, grabs sixth place in her class with her Brangus heifer at the Fort Worth Stock Show on Saturday morning, Jan. 25. Courtesy Photo
Placing at Fort Worth Stock Show
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Freestone County Retired Teachers Assoc. met on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024, at the Fairfield Harmony Presbyterian Church. State Board of Education District 10 Member Tom Maynard came to educate the group on the importance of the State Board of Education. Members and guest enjoyed wonderful foo...
Maynard speaks to retired teachers
. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Looking for quality family time? Consider a ‘playcation’!
Kids often have a big say when it comes to family travel. Thankfully, there are a growing number of getaways geared for kids and kids-at-heart, and more opportunities for the youngest members of the family to be part of the vacation planning process! 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
(Brodey Davis, 17.08 pounder) Brodey Davis’ 17.06 pounder caught from Lake O.H. Ivie in 2022 is one of two 17 pounders caught from the West Texas lake over the last three years. It ranks No. 7 on Texas Top 50 list, one spot ahead of the 17.03 pounder Jason Conn caught there in 2023. Both a...
TPWD biologist: Time ripe for new state record bass
It never fails. Sometime around the turn of the new year, Texas bass crowds always start pondering thoughts about the next state record largemouth. It’s only natural for chatter to surface about where the special fish might be caught. And when. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Hoover Treated Wood Products staff accept an award as Employer of Excellence during the Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas on Thursday, Jan. 16. Contributed photo
Hoover Treated Wood Products named Employer of Excellence
Workforce Solutions for the Heart of Texas honored Hoover Treated Wood Products of Fairfield, as the Employer of Excellence for Freestone County. The company received the award during the annual Awards of Excellence banquet on Jan. 16, at the Baylor Club in Waco. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Dr. Ronnie. E. Erwin stands in the Freestone County Historical Museum after donating a copy of his book, “Stars Over Texas.” Contribute photo
‘Stars Over Texas’ covers state sheriffs
“Stars Over Texas,” a three-volume hardbound boxed book set of the histories of Texas’ 254 county elected sheriffs was recently gifted to The Freestone County Historical Museum by Dr. Ronnie E. Erwin. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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Search warrant leads to drug bust
Freestone County Sheriff’s Office arrested two on drugs, weapons and other charges during the execution of a search warrant south of Dew on Highway 75 on the evening of Jan. 19. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Tony Brackens Sr. receives the Legacy Award from Mary Small. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
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Citizens honored at annual chamber banquet Citizens and businesses were honored at the annual Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Banquet held on Thursday evening, Jan. 23, at the Twisted Vines Event Center. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
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