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Veteran TPWD wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently named wildlife division director for the state agency. Cain says developing good relationships with private landowners will be a top priority. Courtesy Photo
Cain takes reins of TPWD wildlife division
There’s new brass at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Austin headquarters. Veteran wildlife biologist Alan Cain was recently selected as the new wildlife division director for the state agency. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
A timeline of notable events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
A timeline of notable events in the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamt of breaking down barriers and ending discrimination based on skin color, religion, personal beliefs, and much more. Indeed, Dr. King was a visionary and a leader whose life was tragically cut short before he could see the many fruits of his labor. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
The Best Chili Award
The Best Chili Award
Kathy Jones is shown with the trophy she won for having the “Best Chil” at the Polar Bear Classic cookoff on Saturday, Jan. 11. It was part of the annual two-person, two-club golf tournament. Golfers were able to feast on the cookoff entrants’ offerings. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Texas A&M to provide opioid prevention education
Texas A&M to provide opioid prevention education
The Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council unanimously voted to award Texas A&M University Health Science Center a grant of up to $25 million to provide tailored opioid prevention services and implement a comprehensive educational program for Texas schoolchildren, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently announced. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
Railroad crossing elimination grants going into Texas
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration announced $39.7 million in grants to Texas to continue building out electric vehicle (EV) charging and alternative fueling infrastructure with funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s signature zero-emission refueling infrastructure programs. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Community Calendar
Community Calendar
Saturday, Jan. 18 Noon to 10 p.m. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
FPD Report
FPD Report
Following is the Fairfield Police Department activity report for the week of Monday, Jan. 6, through Sunday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
Don’t squander the opportunity of salvation
In every church around our community, you will most likely hear the same message at some point speaking about the concept of salvation. Whether this be in the booming voice of a Baptist, the confident solemness of a Presbyterian, the charismatic shout of a Pentecostal, the comforting tone of a Methodist, the liturgical song of a Catholic, or the modern vernacular of a Non-Denominationist, you WILL hear a message of salvation. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Ain’t it ‘Grand´
Eleven Freestone County students competed in the 2025 Freestone County Fair Youth Commercial Heifer Contest on Saturday, Jan. 11. When all was said and done Grace Smith of Teague FFA won Grand Champion and Ivy Wren of Fairfield 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Bell completes municipal court certification program
Court Clerk John Bell of the Municipal Court in Teague has completed all the requirements for Level I of the Municipal Court Clerk Certification Program and was awarded certification on Nov. 26, 2024, by the Texas Court Clerks Association in conjunction with the Texas Municipal Courts Education Center, the Texas Municipal Courts Association and Texas State University-San Marcos. 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
CDC: Acute respiratory illnesses on the rise
New virus known as HMPV a threat 01/15/2025 11:00 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Road closure on FM 80
Road closure on FM 80
FM 80 closed on Monday, Jan. 6, at Sanders Creek and South Fork Sanders Creek to allow for the removal of existing bridges and the construction of new bridges at each location. This closure is anticipated to last through December 2025. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
Arctic front hits to begin 2025
An arctic front hit on Sunday, Jan. 5, and lasted throughout the week. After a short downpour on Sunday morning, temperatures began to drop throughout the day. Wind gusts throughout the day hovered around 20 mph with some gusts closer to 30 mph. 01/10/2025 11:00 PM
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun gives back to community
Tejun, The Texas Cajun gives back $20,000 to the community on Friday, Dec. 27. Tejun donated $10,000 to the 10 local volunteer fire departments and $10,000 to the Teague Little League Baseball Association for purchase of a zero-turn lawn mower. Pictured, front row, from left, are Kenneth Haggerty, Tejun; Bryan Teer, Teague VFD; Hollis Daniel, Kirvin VFD; Matthew Marfell, Streetman VFD; Leonard Smith, Wortham VFD; Anthony Roberts, Fairfield VFD; Sunny Newell, Tejun; Monte Ashley, Dew VFD; Van Wagnon, Southern Oaks VFD; and Tracie Walker, Tejun; back row, Erik Smith, Tejun; Dylan Smith, Tejun; Karri Minefee, Tejun; Brandon Smith, Oakwood VFD; Hayden Hardwick, Dew VFD; and Carl Clark, Dew VFD. Not pictured is Chris Isom, Butler VFD. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
2024 - Sports Year in Review: Fairfield Eagles
January 2024 Avery Thaler and Blayke Brackens earned All-State honors on the Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State Team for volleyball. The Fairfield Lady Eagles basketball team went 4-0 in the Aggieland Invitational to bring home the championship trophy once again. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
Dew VFD wins grant for firefighting clothing
The Dew Volunteer Fire Department has received a grant that will strengthen its abilities to fight fires, to which the county will contribute an additional amount and the Department will add even more of its own funding. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
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