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DAR dedicates insignia grave marker to member
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. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
Area’s state sales tax revenue down
State sales tax revenue totaled $3.68 billion in March based on February sales, 2.7 percent less than in March 2024, according to Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library
Miss Texas reads at Fairfield Library 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
TISD to start school Aug. 13
TISD to start school Aug. 13
The 2025-2026 Teague ISD academic calendar has been released and students will return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 13. Teachers along with other faculty and staff members will return on Tuesday, Aug. 5 and have six days of professional development before the first day of school. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
FISD to start school Aug. 13
FISD to start school Aug. 13
Students will return to school Wednesday, Aug. 13, for the 20252026 Fairfield ISD, according to the recently released academic calendar. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
Courthouse renovation grant pending agreements
The $6.4 million grant from the Texas Historical Commission to renovate the Freestone County Courthouse will require the execution of funding and easement agreements. 04/09/2025 11:00 PM
TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner recognizes Stephanie Thorne as the Teague ISD Teacher of the Month for March at the TISD school board meeting on March 25. Courtesy Photo
Shields resigns as the THS Principal
Teague High School Principal Monte Shields resigned effective the end of June during the Tuesday, March 25, Teague ISD school board meeting. TISD Superintendent Chris Skinner recognized Stephanie Thorne and Brandon Ledgister as the TISD Teachers of the Month for March and Brent Holmes and Clint Dunn as the TISD Employees of the Month for March. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
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Drug bust leads to arrest in Teague
The Freestone County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant on Saturday morning, March 29, in the in the city limits of Teague. This search warrant was the result of a lengthy investigation by the FCSO. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
The Teague High School OpGrad Steak Dinner was held on Saturday night, March 29. Fat Rabbit’s BBQ cooked over 600 streaks for the event. When all was said and done, Jacob Harrison won the $5,000. Courtesy Photo
Teague high school OpGrad Steak Dinner
Teague high school OpGrad Steak Dinner. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
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Teague police hunt for killer goes on
It’s been more than three years since someone shot a much-loved Teague grandmother to death in her car, but the town’s police offi cers remain more determined than ever to solve the mystery, according to Chief of Police DeWayne Philpott. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Solid showing at the LC fair
Solid showing at the LC fair
Solid showing at the LC fair. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Paul Harris pins awarded to Fairfield Rotary members
Paul Harris pins awarded to Fairfield Rotary members
Paul Harris pins awarded to Fairfield Rotary members. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Easton Fothergill (center) set a new Bassmaster Classic weight record at Texas’ Lake Ray Roberts with a three-day total of 76-11 on 15 bass. Fothergill’s weight was anchored by his 29-6 limit in the second round. (Bassmaster Photo)
Angler puts personal best blue cat on wish list, and fishing guide delivers with 74.5 pounder
It’s always a tall order for a fishing guide when a customer shows up with a bold request aimed at topping their personal best. Kevin Williford’s order was way taller than most. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
TPWD Fish Report: Prairies & Lakes
TPWD Fish Report: Prairies & Lakes
Limestone GOOD. Water normal stain; 62 degrees; 1.47 feet below pool. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Livestock Reports
Livestock Reports
GROESBECK AUCTION &LIVESTOCKCOMPANY The Groesbeck Auction & Livestock Company held its weekly livestock auction sale on March 20. The sale is held each Thursday beginning at noon. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Aimee Burks is recognized as the Fairfield Junior High Teacher of the Year by Principal Cari Martin and Superintendent Joe Craig. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Burks named FJH Teacher of the Year
Aimee Burks has been named the 2024-2025 Fairfi eld Junior High School Teacher of the Year. “I am very honored and grateful to be chosen as the FJH Teacher of the Year,” Burks said. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
Martha Holland receives the Fairfield High School Teacher of the Year by Principal Sonya Gibson and Superintendent Joe Craig. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
Holland named FHS Teacher of the Year
Matha Holland has been named the 2024-2025 Fairfi eld High School Teacher of the Year. “I am honored to be named Teacher of the Year for Fairfield High School,” Holland said. 04/03/2025 09:31 PM
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