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Boo Bash on the Square
Boo Bash on the Square
Square. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
The Grand Band from Eagleland competes at the state competition at Baylor University for the first time in school history. Courtesy Photo
FHS Grand Band competes at state
The Grand Band from Eagleland competed at the State Military Marching Band Contest at Baylor University on Wednesday, Oct. 30, for the first time in school history. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
No. 45 now No. 47
No. 45 now No. 47
Editor’s note: These are unofficial election results from the Freestone County Elections office. In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Nov. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
The Don Watkins Cattle Barn will be rebuilt prior to the 2025 Freestone County Fair. Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
FCFAR to build new cattle barn
During the annual Freestone County Fair and Rodeo Association membership meeting on Monday, Oct. 21, it was announced that the association would be building a new cattle barn at the fairgrounds. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Oct. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
After election remember to stand on the Solid Rock
After election remember to stand on the Solid Rock
Today’ devotional will be short and sweet, mainly because I will let Jesus do most of the talking today. I want to share with you a moment in the Gospels in which Jesus was challenged by the religious authorities to make a choice that would label Jesus into one specific political/religious camp or another. 11/06/2024 07:47 PM
No. 45 now No. 47
No. 45 now No. 47
11/06/2024 08:20 AM
No. 45 now No. 47
No. 45 now No. 47
11/06/2024 08:16 AM
Students at Fairfield Intermediate School participated in The Mighty Eagle Color Run on Friday afternoon, Oct. 25 Photo by Mitchell Pate/Fairfield Recorder
The Mighty Eagle Color Run
un. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
John Kuzmich advances to the state cross country meet.
Going the distance
Freshman John Kuzmich is advancing to the state cross country meet, which will take place Saturday, Nov. 2, at Old Settlers Park in Round Rock. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
FHS alum Alexander joins Thomas College Hall of Fame
FHS alum Alexander joins Thomas College Hall of Fame
With only a change of clothes, a bus ticket and a promise to play basketball, Derrell Alexander headed out on an adventure of a lifetime. This adventure would lead Darrell, a 2004 graduate of Fairfield High School, to Thomas College, in Waterville, Maine, a mere 2,000 miles from his hometown. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
Still time to vote early
Still time to vote early
There’s still time to vote early in the 2024 general election. Early voting ends Friday, Nov. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
Freestone County Auditor Karen Craddock answers questions from county commissioners at their Oct. 21 meeting. Photos by Roxanne Thompson/Fairfield Recorder.com
Public hearing on tax abatement postponed
The Freestone County Commissioners Court, during their Oct. 21 meeting, postponed a public hearing it had planned to hold, regarding participation in a tax abatement plan and adopting new tax abatement guidelines. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
Patti Gauntt, Regent, Jonathan Hardin Chapter, Mexia, welcomes Gretchen Crawford, Regent, Spring Creek Chapter, The Woodlands, who gave a presentation on the USS Texas battleship that rests in Galveston Bay as a museum and memorial. Contributed Photo
DAR chapter discusses plans to honor veterans
Jonathan Hardin Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, met on Oct. 9, at Gibbs Library in Mexia. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
ABOVE, Diane Pullin and Theresa Zachary present bibs to a Teague Nursing Home employee. BELOW, Thressa Ivy, Cindy Neal, Theresa Zachary, Pam Windham, and Dianne Murden present bibs to Fairfield Nursing and Rehab employees.
History Club donates to nursing homes
The Fairfield History Club is a part of General Federation of Women’s Clubs and is a service organization. This year, they delivered adult bibs to the three area nursing homes. All three, Fairfield Nursing and Rehab, Fairview Healthcare Residence and Teague Nursing and Rehab, received 20 bibs. They are colorful, easy to clean and easy to put on, making it beneficial to the workers and cheerful for the residents. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Compiled by Fairfield Police Department Chief David Utsey. Monday, Oct. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM
Community National Bank earns Silver Eagle Award
Community National Bank earns Silver Eagle Award
The Independent Bankers Association of Texas – the largest state community banking association in the nation – recently honored Community National Bank & Trust of Texas in Corsicana with a Best of Community Banking Award. 11/02/2024 08:20 AM