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Wortham woman dies in train-car collision
Wortham woman dies in train-car collision
A Wortham woman died in a car-train collision about 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, just north of Wortham. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
Once upon a time, baseball was the American national pastime. Not now. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Chief’s Report
Chief’s Report
Monday, May 13 9:30A- CPL Scarrow and Officer Tinsley and CPL Warren assisting Animal Control. 3:30P- CPL Warren on a report of suspicious activity. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Eight Crazy Nights
Eight Crazy Nights
Disclaimer: The title of this column has nothing to do with Adam Sandler’s animated movie by the same name. In fact, this piece has very little to do with the aforementioned actor/director. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Lord has a plan for us
The Lord has a plan for us
MITCH’S CORNER The school year is officially over. The past several weeks, I have attended multiple banquets and the students in Freestone County have earned some amazing honors this year. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Winkler Masonic Lodge to Host BBQ Event Saturday
Ain’t nothin’ says TEXAS like good BBQ! That’s the cornerstone of the Winkler Masonic Lodge’s annual fundraiser, scheduled this year for Saturday, May 25. The fundraiser makes possible the presentation of four $1,000 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at Fairfield High School. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
My Father’s Bible
My Father’s Bible
As a retired but active Baptist minister, I have several Bibles in my possession. That’s not just because I like to have a lot of Bibles, but because each Bible is in a different translation. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
House Dems call for special session for education
House Dems call for special session for education
Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
The Greatest Gift for a Generation
GIVING THEM CHRIST This week will see the celebratory moment of graduation across our state and our country. Students from all across our region will be receiving their High School diplomas, tossing their hats in the air, and then pondering, pining, or preparing for their next stage in life. 05/22/2024 11:59 AM
Wortham woman killed in train-auto crash
Wortham woman killed in train-auto crash
05/16/2024 04:14 PM
FCSO makes narcotics arrests
FCSO makes narcotics arrests
During the last two weeks, the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office has been taking narcotics offenders off the streets. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Two suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed that two children were exposed to narcotics at their residence. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Commish to go out for bids
Commish to go out for bids
Freestone County Commissioners saw bids opened for tree cutting and removal, and agreed to go out for bids on a new mini-excavator and also for computer software. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
TISD Students of the Year recognized
TISD Students of the Year recognized
Four Teague ISD students were honored at the Teague ISD Students of the Year for 2023-2024 on Thursday evening, May 9, in a small banquet hosted by the Teague Chamber of Commerce at the Teague Hotel. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Mayor, aldermen sworn-in at council meeting
Mayor, aldermen sworn-in at council meeting
The City of Teague Board of Aldermen met in a special called meeting on Thursday, May 9, to declare the results of the canvass for the election returns of the general election of May 4,. 05/16/2024 04:00 AM
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Sheriff’s Office arrests pair for child abuse, drug charges
Two suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed that two children were exposed to narcotics at their residence. The suspects were arrested on charges of injury to a child, endangering a child, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with a witness, and giving false information to a peace officer. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
Fairfield HS competing in state academic contest
Fairfield HS competing in state academic contest
Six students have advanced to the UIL State Academic meet in Austin on May 13-15. UIL students competed in 13 events on April 27, earning third place as a school out of 64 schools in the Region. 05/15/2024 10:51 AM
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